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13-2 SUSPENSION
Exploded View

SUSPENSION 13-3
Exploded View
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Fastener
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper)
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower)
Front Fork Top Plugs
Piston Rod Nuts
Front Axle Clamp Bolts

N·m
20
23
35
27
20

Torque
kgf·m
2.0
2.3
3.6
2.8
2.0

ft·lb
15
17
26
20
15

AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.
G: Apply grease.
G*: Apply teflon containing grease.
R: Replacement Parts
S: Follow the specified tightening sequence.

Remarks

AL

S

13-4 SUSPENSION
Exploded View

SUSPENSION 13-5
Exploded View
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Fastener
Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Upper)
Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Nut
Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut
Tie-Rod Nuts
Swingarm Pivot Collar Nut
Swingarm Pivot Shaft
Swingarm Pivot Adjusting Collar Locknut
Rocker Arm Nut
Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Lower)
Chain Cover Mounting Bolt
Chain Guide Mounting Bolt

N·m
35
60
110
35
50
20
100
35
35
3.0
1.8

Torque
kgf·m
3.6
6.1
11.2
3.6
5.1
2.0
10.2
3.6
3.6
0.31
0.18

ft·lb
26
44
81.1
26
37
15
73.8
26
26
27 in·lb
16 in·lb

Remarks
R
R
R

R
R
L
L

12. ZX1000RG/SG: The collars have the installation direction. Install the collar so that its punch
mark positioned forward, and align the cut-outs on the collar with the pins on the frame (see
Swingarm Installation).
13. The collars have not the punch mark. Align the cut-out on the collar with the pin on the frame
to install the collars (see Swingarm Installation).
14. ZX1000RH/SH/ZH
G: Apply grease.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement Parts

13-6 SUSPENSION
Specifications
Item
Front Fork (Per One Unit)
Fork Inner Tube Diameter
Air Pressure
Rebound Damper Setting:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z
Comression Damper Setting:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z
Spring Preload Setting
Suspension Oil
Amount

Fork Oil Level
Fork Spring Free Length
Rear Shock Absorber
Rebound Damper Setting
Compression Damper Setting
Spring Preload Setting (Spring
Length)
Gas Pressure

Standard
43 mm (1.7 in.)
Partially pressurized (non-adjustable)
2 1/2 turns out from the fully clockwise position
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 4 1/2 turns out)
2 1/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 4 1/2 turns out)
3 1/2 turns out from the fully clockwise position
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 4 turns out)
3 3/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 4 turns out)
6 turns in from the fully counterclockwise position
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 15 turns in)
Kawasaki SS-47 or equivalent
345 ±2.5 mL (11.7 ±0.085 US oz.) (after disassembly and
completely dry)
Approx. 295 mL (10.0 US oz.) (when changing oil)
160 ±2 mm (6.3 ±0.08 in.) (fully compressed, without spring
and collar, below from the top of outer tube)
254.6 mm (10.02 in.)
(Service Limit: 250 mm (9.84 in.))
2 1/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position.
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 4 turns out)
1 turn out from the fully clockwise position
(Usable Range: 0 ←→ 4 1/2 turns out)
163.7 mm (6.445 in.)
(Usable Range: 157.0  167.0 mm (6.181  6.575 in.))
980  1 280 kPa (10.00  13.06 kgf/cm², 142.1  185.6 psi,
non-adjustable)

SUSPENSION 13-7
Special Tools
Inside Circlip Pliers:
57001-143

Fork Oil Seal Driver,
57001-1530

43:

Oil Seal & Bearing Remover:
57001-1058

Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37:
57001-1539

Head Pipe Outer Race Remover ID > 37 mm:
57001-1107

Fork Spring Compressor:
57001-1540

Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129

Hook Wrench R=35:
57001-1580

Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290

Fork Spring Compressor:
57001-1587

13-8 SUSPENSION
Special Tools
Swingarm Pivot Nut Wrench:
57001-1597

Top Plug Wrench (45 mm):
57001-1741

Needle Bearing Driver,
57001-1609

17/ 18:

Fork Spring Compressor:
57001-1771

Needle Bearing Driver,
57001-1610

28:

Fork Oil Seal Driver Weight,
57001-1795

Spacer 28:
57001-1663

Needle Bearing Driver,
57001-1678

26 

Fork Oil Seal Driver Attachment,
57001-1798

20 & Spacer,

28:

46:

36 

46:

SUSPENSION 13-9
Front Fork
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound
• To
damping adjuster [A].

○(ZX1000R/S) The standard adjuster setting is the 2 1/2
turns out from the fully clockwise position.

WARNING
If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

○(ZX1000Z)

The standard adjuster setting is the 2 1/4
turns out from the fully clockwise position.

WARNING
If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

○The damping force can be left soft for average riding. But
it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding
with a passenger. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff,
adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
Adjuster Damping
Position
Force

Setting

Load

Road

Speed

4 1/2
turns out

Weak

Soft

Light

Good

Low

↑

↑

↑

↑

↑

↑

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

0

Strong

Hard

Heavy

Bad

High

NOTICE
Do not force the rebound damping adjuster beyond
the fully seated position, or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.

13-10 SUSPENSION
Front Fork
Compression Damping Force Adjustment

adjust the compression damping force, turn the com• To
pression damping adjuster [A].

○(ZX1000R/S) The standard adjuster setting is the 3 1/2
turns out from the fully clockwise position.

WARNING
If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

○(ZX1000Z)

The standard adjuster setting is the 3 3/4
turns out from the fully clockwise position.

WARNING
If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

○The damping force can be left soft for average riding. But
it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding
with a passenger. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff,
adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Compression Damping Force Adjustment
Adjuster
Position

Damping
Force

Setting

Load

Road

Speed

4 turns out

Weak

Soft

Light

Good

Low

↑

↑

↑

↑

↑

↑

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

0

Strong

Hard

Heavy

Bad

High

NOTICE
Do not force the compression damping adjuster
beyond the fully seated position, or the adjusting
mechanism may be damaged.

SUSPENSION 13-11
Front Fork
Spring Preload Adjustment

adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload ad• To
juster [A].

○The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.

WARNING
If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

○The spring preload can be left soft for average riding. But
it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding
with a passenger. If the spring action feels too soft or too
stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Spring Action
Adjuster
Position

Damping
Force

Setting

Load

Road

Speed

0

Weak

Soft

Light

Good

Low

↑

↑

↑

↑

↑

↑

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

↓

15 turns in

Strong

Hard

Heavy

Bad

High

NOTICE
Do not force the spring preload adjuster beyond the