Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Steering

Steering Damper Installation

In this manual: Steering
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Install the following parts as shown in the figure.

Collar [A] Washer (t = 3.5 mm, 0.14 in.) [B] Steering Damper [C] (
ZX1000JC/KC) Electronic Steering Damper [D] (ZX1000JD/KD) Washer (t = 1.2 mm, 0.05 in.) [E]
  • Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the steering damper mounting bolts (TORX bolts) [F].
  • Tighten: Torque - Steering Damper Mounting Bolts: 11 NВ·m (1.1 kgfВ·m, 97 inВ·lb)
    • Steering Damper Installation

    • After tightening the steering damper mounting bolts, confirm that there is play [A] in the steering damper [B].
    Left Side View [C]
    Steering Damper Installation

    ZX1000JD/KD

    • Be sure to run the main harness under the steering damper bracket [A].

    In this photo, the fuel tank covers have been removed for clarity.

    • Hold the main harness with the clamp [B].

    Fit the projection of the clamp to the hole in front of the electronic steering damper.

    • Connect the connector [C].
    Steering Damper Installation

    Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection

    • Refer to the Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

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