2
3
4

Fastener
Front Axle Clamp Bolts
Front Axle Nut
Air Valve Nuts
Rear Axle Nut

G: Apply grease.
HG: Apply high-temperature grease.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement Parts
S: Follow the specified tightening sequence.
WL: Apply soap and water solution or rubber lubricant.

N·m
20
130
4.5
130

Torque
kgf·m
2.0
13.3
0.46
13.3

ft·lb
15
95.9
40 in·lb
95.9

Remarks
S
L

10-6 WHEELS/TIRES
Specifications
Item
Wheels (Rims)
Rim Runout:
Axial
Radial
Axle Runout/100 mm (3.94 in.)
Wheel Balance
Balance Weights:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z
Rim Size:
Front
Rear
Tires
Air Pressure (when Cold):
Front
Rear
Tread Depth:
Front:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z
Rear

Standard Tires:
Front:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z
Rear:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z

Standard

Service Limit

TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less
TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less
TIR 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) or less
10 g (0.35 oz.) or less

TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
TIR 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
– – –

10 g (0.35 oz.), 20 g (0.71 oz.),
30 g (1.06 oz.)
10 g (0.35 oz.)

– – –

J17M/C × MT3.50
J17M/C × MT6.00

– – –
– – –

Up to 180 kg (397 lb) load:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Up to 180 kg (397 lb) load:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)

– – –

3.6 mm (0.14 in.)
3.5 mm (0.14 in.)
5.0 mm (0.20 in.)

Make, Type

– – –

– – –

1 mm (0.04 in.)
(AT, CH, DE) 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Up to 130 km/h (80 mph):
2 mm (0.08 in.)
Over 130 km/h (80 mph):
3 mm (0.12 in.)
Size

BRIDGESTONE, BATTLAX
RACING STREET RS10F L
PIRELLI, DIABLO
SUPERCORSA SP

120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

BRIDGESTONE, BATTLAX
RACING STREET RS10R L
PIRELLI, DIABLO
SUPERCORSA SP

190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)

120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)

WARNING
Some replacement tires may adversely affect handling and cause an accident resulting in
serious injury or death. To ensure proper handling and stability, use only the recommended
standard tires for replacement, inflated to the standard pressure.

WHEELS/TIRES 10-7
Special Tools
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129

Bearing Remover Head,
57001-1346

Bearing Remover Shaft,
57001-1377

25 ×

28:

13:

10-8 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Front Wheel Removal

the front caliper mounting bolts [A] on both sides.
• Remove
• Take the front caliper [B] off the fork leg on both sides.

• Loosen:
Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A]

• Loosen:
Front Axle Nut [A]
the front wheel off the ground with a suitable stand.
• Raise
Remove:
• Front Axle
Front Axle Nut
Front Wheel

NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel down on one of the discs. This
can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the
ground.

Front Wheel Installation

high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
• Apply
the collars [A] on both sides of the hub.
•○Fit
The collars are identical.

WHEELS/TIRES 10-9
Wheels (Rims)
a thin coat of grease [A] to the front axle [B].
• Apply
About 10 mm (0.4 in.) [C]
About 30 mm (1.2 in.) [D]

NOTE

○Do not apply grease to the threads of the axle.

the wheel rotation mark on the front wheel and
• Check
install it.

NOTE

○The wheel rotation direction [A] is shown by an arrow
[B] on the wheel spoke.
the front axle from the right side.
• Insert
Tighten:
•
Torque - Front Axle Nut: 130 N·m (13.3 kgf·m, 95.9 ft·lb)

• Check that the wheel rotates smoothly.
the brake calipers temporarily.
• Install
Before
the front axle clamp bolts [A] on the front
• fork legs,tightening
pump the front fork up and down 4 or 5 times to
allow the front fork legs to seat on the front axle.

NOTE

○Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.

• Tighten:
Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

○Tighten the inside clamp bolts first.
○After tightening the outside clamp bolts, tighten the inside
clamp bolts again.

○There will be a gap at the slit of the front fork legs after

•

tightening.
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

NOTE

○Install the front calipers following the specified procedures (see Front Caliper Installation in the Brakes chapter).
the front brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation
• Check
Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING
After servicing, it takes several applications of the
brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc,
which could result in increased stopping distance
and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm
brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until
the pads are against the disc.

10-10 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Rear Wheel Removal

the rear wheel off the ground with a suitable stand
• Raise
[A].

• Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B]
Washer [C]
Rear Axle [D] (from Left Side)

the drive chain [A] from the rear sprocket.
• Remove
Move
the
rear wheel back and remove it.
•

NOTICE
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does
not touch the ground.

Rear Wheel Installation

high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
• Apply
Fit
the
collars on the both sides of the hub.
• Left Side
Collar [A]
Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange)

a thin coat of grease [A] to the rear axle [B] for rust
• Apply
prevention.
About 10 mm (0.4 in.) [C]
About 70 mm (2.8 in.) [D]

NOTE

○Do not apply grease to the threads of the axle.

WHEELS/TIRES 10-11
Wheels (Rims)
the drive chain with the rear sprocket.
• Engage
Install
the
• swingarm. caliper bracket [A] onto the stopper [B] of the

the rear axle from the left side of the wheel.
• Insert
Install
washer and rear axle nut.
• Adjust the
chain slack before tightening the rear
• axle nutthe(seedrive
Drive Chain Slack Inspection in the Periodic

•

Maintenance chapter).
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 130 N·m (13.3 kgf·m, 95.9 ft·lb)

• Wipe off any excess grease.
• Insert a new cotter pin [A].
NOTE

○When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the nut do
not align with the cotter pin hole in the axle, tighten the
nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
○It should be within 30 degrees.
○Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past
the nearest hole.

• Bend the cotter pin [A] along the nut [B].
WARNING
A loose axle nut can lead to an accident resulting in
serious injury or death. Tighten the axle nut to the
proper torque and install a new cotter pin.

the rear brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation
• Check
Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING
After servicing, it takes several applications of the
brake pedal before the brake pads contact the disc,
which could result in increased stopping distance
and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm
brake pedal is obtained by pumping the pedal until
the pads are against the disc.

10-12 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Wheel Inspection

the front/rear wheel off the ground with a suitable
• Raise
stand.
the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding.
• Spin
If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings

•
•
•

(see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation).
Inspect the wheel for small cracks, dents, bending, or
warp.
If there is any damage to the wheel, replace the wheel.
Remove the wheel, and support it with the tire by the axle.
Measure the rim runout, axial [A] and radial [B], with a dial
gauge.
If the rim runout exceeds the service limit, check the hub
bearings (see Hub Bearing Inspection).
If the problem is not due to the bearings, replace the
wheel.
Rim Runout (with tire installed)
Standard:
Axial

TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less

Radial

TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less

Service Limit:
Axial

TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

Radial

TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

WARNING
Damaged wheel parts may fail and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Never attempt to repair a damaged wheel part. If the wheel
part is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.

Axle Inspection

the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel
• Remove
Removal).
inspect the front and rear axle for damages.
• Visually
If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it.
the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A]
• Place
apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point
halfway between the blocks. Turn [C] the axle to measure the runout. The difference between the highest and
lowest dial readings is the amount of runout.
If axle runout exceeds the service limit, replace the axle.
Axle Runout/100 mm (3.94 in.)
Standard:
TIR 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) or less
Service Limit: TIR 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)

WHEELS/TIRES 10-13
Wheels (Rims)
Balance Inspection

the front and rear wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel
• Remove
Removal).
the wheel so that it can be spun freely.
• Support
Spin
the
lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top
• when thewheel
wheel stops.

○Repeat this procedure several times.

If the wheel stops
of its own accord in various positions, it is well balanced.
If the wheel always stops in one position, adjust the wheel
balance (see Balance Adjustment).

Balance Adjustment

the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally
• Ifattach
a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using

•

•
•
•

adhesive tape.
Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the
wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance
weight is being used.
If the wheel rotates and the weight goes up, replace the
weight with the next heavier size. If the wheel rotates and
the weight goes down, replace the weight with the next
lighter size. Repeat these steps until the wheel remains
at rest after being rotated 1/4 turn.
Rotate the wheel another 1/4 turn and then another 1/4
turn to see if the wheel is correctly balanced.
Repeat the entire procedure as many times as necessary
to achieve correct wheel balance.
Permanently install the balance weight.

Balance Weight Removal (ZX1000R/S)

a flat tip screwdrivers [A] [B] between the rib [C] and
• Insert
weight [D] as shown.
the balance weight with two flat tip screwdrivers and
• Pry
remove the balance weight.
• Discard the used balance weight.

NOTICE
Do not tap the screwdrivers. The rim could be damaged.

Balance Weight Installation (ZX1000R/S)

if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A]
• Check
and clip [B].
If it does, discard it.

WARNING
Unbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding
condition. If the balance weight has any play on
the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been
stretched. Replace the loose balance weight. Do
not reuse used balance weight.

10-14 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Balance Weight
Part Number

Weight

41075-0007

10 g (0.35 oz.)

41075-0008

20 g (0.71 oz.)

41075-0009

30 g (1.06 oz.)

NOTE

○Balance weights are available from Kawasaki dealers
in 10, 20 and 30 grams (0.35, 0.71 and 1.06 oz.) sizes.
An imbalance of less than 10 grams (0.35 oz.) will not
usually affect running stability.
○Do not use four or more balance weight (more than 90
gram, 3.2 oz.). If the wheel requires an excess balance
weight, disassemble the wheel to find the cause.
the balance weight [A] onto the rib [B] by pushing or
• Slip
lightly hammering [C] the clip [D].
Left Side [E]
Right Side [F]

sure to install the balance weight.
•○Be
Check that the blade [A] and clip [B] are fully seated on
the rim [C] and that the clip is hooked over the rib [D].
Left Side [E]
Right Side [F]

WHEELS/TIRES 10-15
Wheels (Rims)
Balance Weight Removal/Installation (ZX1000Z)

the balance weight(s) [A].
• Remove
the used balance weight.
• Discard
Using
a
flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt
• that mayhigh
be balance weight installing area.
• Install the balance weight(s).

WARNING
Unbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding
condition. If the balance weight has any play on the
rib of the rim, it means it is not installed securely
on the rim and it could fly off during riding. Replace
the loose balance weight. Do not reuse the used
balance weight.
Balance Weight
Part Number

Weight

41075-0022

10 g (0.35 oz.)

NOTE

○Balance weight is available from Kawasaki dealers in
10 grams (0.35 oz.) size. An imbalance of less than 10
grams (0.35 oz.) will not usually affect running stability.
○For the front wheel, do not use seven or more balance
weight. If the wheel requires an excess balance weight,
disassemble the wheel to find the cause.
○For the rear wheel, do not use nine or more balance
weight. If the wheel requires an excess balance weight,
disassemble the wheel to find the cause. If the wheel
requires seven or more balance weights, perform the
balance adjustment again.

10-16 WHEELS/TIRES
Tires