Torque
kgf·m
0.92
2.9
1.8

ft·lb
80 in·lb
21
13

20
23
35
27
20
35
60
110
35
50
20
100
35
35
3.0
1.8

2.0
2.3
3.6
2.8
2.0
3.6
6.1
11.2
3.6
5.1
2.0
10.2
3.6
3.6
0.31
0.18

15
17
26
20
15
26
44
81.1
26
37
15
73.8
26
26
27 in·lb
16 in·lb

3.5
20
80
25
3.5
10
11
25
20
23
8.0

0.36
2.0
8.2
2.5
0.36
1.0
1.1
2.5
2.0
2.3
0.82

31 in·lb
15
59
18
31 in·lb
89 in·lb
97 in·lb
18
15
17
71 in·lb

4.0
3.4
25
45
50
9.0
25
25
3.0
45

0.41
0.35
2.5
4.6
5.1
0.92
2.5
2.5
0.31
4.6

35 in·lb
30 in·lb
18
33
37
80 in·lb
18
18
27 in·lb
33

Remarks

L, S

AL

S
R
R
R

R
R
L
L
S

L
L
L
AL
S
L

L
L
L
L
L
L

2-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Torque and Locking Agent
Fastener
Rear Frame Rear Bolts
Flap Mounting Bolts
Tail Reflector Nut
Chain Cover Mounting Bolt
Rear Side Reflector Nuts
Rear Frame Front Plugs (ZX1000Z)
Windshield Mounting Bolts
Bracket Mounting Screw
Electrical System
Meter Unit Mounting Screws
License Plate Light Mounting Screws
Rear Turn Signal Light Lens Screws
Rear Turn Signal Light Mounting Screws
Starter Motor Through Bolts
Brush Holder Screw
Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
Starter Motor Terminal Locknut
Starter Motor Cable Terminal Nut
Crankshaft Sensor Cover Bolts
Crankshaft Sensor Bolts
Timing Rotor Bolt
Regulator/Rectifier Mounting Nuts
Bracket Mounting Screws
Alternator Rotor Bolt
Stator Coil Bolts
Alternator Lead Holding Plate Bolt
Alternator Cover Bolts
Engine Ground Terminal Bolt
Spark Plugs
Switch Housing Screws
Fuel Pump Bolts
Frame Ground Terminal Bolt
Gear Position Sensor Bolt
Gear Position Sensor Holder Bolt
Side Stand Switch Bolt
Oil Pressure Switch
Water Temperature Sensor
Oxygen Sensor

N·m
25
10
3.4
3.0
3.4
25
0.40
2.5

Torque
kgf·m
2.5
1.0
0.35
0.31
0.35
2.5
0.04
0.25

ft·lb
18
89 in·lb
30 in·lb
27 in·lb
30 in·lb
18
3.5 in·lb
22 in·lb

1.2
1.2
1.0
1.2
5.0
3.8
10
11
6.0
10
6.0
39
7.0
2.5
155
12
10
10
10
13
3.5
10
7.0
10
5.0
9.0
15
12
25

0.12
0.12
0.10
0.12
0.51
0.39
1.0
1.1
0.61
1.0
0.61
4.0
0.71
0.25
15.8
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.3
0.36
1.0
0.71
1.0
0.51
0.92
1.5
1.2
2.5

11 in·lb
11 in·lb
8.9 in·lb
11 in·lb
44 in·lb
34 in·lb
89 in·lb
97 in·lb
53 in·lb
89 in·lb
53 in·lb
29
62 in·lb
22 in·lb
114
106 in·lb
89 in·lb
89 in·lb
89 in·lb
115 in·lb
31 in·lb
89 in·lb
62 in·lb
89 in·lb
44 in·lb
80 in·lb
11
106 in·lb
18

Remarks
L
L
L

L

L
L
L
S
L, S
L
L
L
LG

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-11
Torque and Locking Agent
The tables below, relating tightening torque to thread diameter, lists the basic torque for the bolts,
nuts and screws. Use these tables for the bolts, nuts and screws which are not specified the tightening torque particularly on the previous pages. All of the values are for use with dry solvent-cleaned
threads.
Basic Torque for General Fasteners

For Bolts and Nuts
Threads Diameter
(mm)
5
6
8
10
12

N·m
4.5
8.0
20
35
60

Torque
kgf·m
0.46
0.82
2.0
3.6
6.1

ft·lb
40 in·lb
71 in·lb
15
26
44

For Screws, Plastic Part Tightening Portions and Plastic Washer Tightening
Portions
Threads Diameter
(mm)
4
5
6

N·m
1.2
3.0
4.0

Torque
kgf·m
0.12
0.31
0.41

ft·lb
11 in·lb
27 in·lb
35 in·lb

N·m
1.2

Torque
kgf·m
0.12

ft·lb
11 in·lb

N·m
0.2
0.5
1.0

Torque
kgf·m
0.02
0.05
0.10

ft·lb
1.8 in·lb
4.4 in·lb
8.9 in·lb

For Self-Tapping Screws
Threads Diameter
(mm)
All

for Wellnuts
Threads Diameter
(mm)
4
5
6

2-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Specifications
Item
Fuel System (DFI)
Throttle Grip Free Play
Idle Speed
Throttle Body Vacuum
Air Cleaner Element
Cooling System
Coolant:
Type (Recommended)
Color
Mixed Ratio
Freezing Point
Total Amount
Engine Top End
Valve Clearance:
Exhaust
Intake
Clutch
Clutch Lever Free Play
Engine Lubrication System
Engine Oil:
Type
Viscosity
Capacity

Level
Wheels/Tires
Tread Depth:
Front:
ZX1000R/S
ZX1000Z
Rear

Air Pressure (when Cold):
Front
Rear

Standard

Service Limit

2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.)
1 100 ±50 r/min (rpm)
29.3 ±1.3 kPa (220 ±10 mmHg) at idle speed
Viscous paper element

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

Permanent type of antifreeze
Green
Soft water 50%, coolant 50%
–35°C (–31°F)
2.6 L (2.7 US qt)

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–

0.17  0.22 mm (0.0067  0.0087 in.)
0.15  0.22 mm (0.0059  0.0087 in.)

– – –
– – –

2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.)

– – –

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA,
MA1 or MA2
SAE 10W-40
2.9 L (3.1 US qt) (When filter is not removed)
3.3 L (3.5 US qt) (When filter is removed)
3.7 L (3.9 US qt) (When engine is completely
dry)
Between upper and lower level lines (Wait
several minutes after idling or running)

– – –

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

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)

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

– – –

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.)
– – –
– – –

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13
Specifications
Item
Final Drive
Drive Chain Slack
Drive Chain Wear (20-link
Length)
Standard Chain: