| WARNING Downshifting to a lower gear at high speed causes engine rpm to increase excessively, potentially damaging the engine and it may also cause the rear wheel to skid and cause an accident. |
Vehicle speed when shifting

NOTE
The transmission is equipped with a positive neutral finder. When the motorcycle is standing still, the transmission cannot be shifted past neutral from 1st gear. To use the positive neutral finder, shift down to 1st gear, then lift up on the shift pedal while standing still. The transmission will shift only into neutral.
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BrakingHeadlight Bulb Replacement
Turn the cover [A] counterclockwise, and remove it.
Disconnect the headlight connector [A].
Open the clamp [B], and remove the bulb.
NOTICE
When handling the quartz-halogen bulb, never
touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always
use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hand ...
Front Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
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Damping Force Adjustment (
ZX1000JC/KC)
To adjust the damping force, turn the damping adjuster
[A] until you feel a click.
The standard adjuster setting is the 18th click from the
1st of the fully clockwise position. If the damping feels too
soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following
table.
Damping Force Adj ...