Kawasaki 2014 Z1000 ABS

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SUSPENSION 13-15
Front Fork
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Install the top plug [B] to the piston rod.
Holdingthetopplugwithawrench[C],tightenthepiston
rod nut against the top plug.
Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm): 57001-1741
Pour the fork oil of the remainder until the upper [A] of the
piston rod guide case [B].
Move the piston rod assy up and down more than 10 times
in order to expel all the air from the fork oil.
Move the outer tube up and down more than 10 times in
order to expel all the air from the fork oil.
Measure the oil level as follows.
Hold the inner tube vertically in a vise.
Wait until the oil level settles.
With the fork fully compressed, insert a tape measure or
rod into the piston rod guide case [A], and measure the
distance [B] from the top [C] of the outer tube [D] to the
oil.
Oil Level (fully compressed)
Standard: 77 ±2 mm (3.03 ±0.08 in.)
NOTE
Fork oil level may also be measured using the fork oil
level gauge [E].
Special Tool - Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290
Pull the handle slowly to pump out the excess oil until the
oil no longer comes out.
If no oil is pumped out, there is insufficient oil in the inner
tube. Pour in enough oil, then pump out the excess oil as
shown above.
Lift the outer tube.
Using the wrench, tighten the top plug temporary.
Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm): 57001-1741
Install the front fork (see Front Fork Installation (Each Fork
Leg)).
NOTE
After installing the front fork, adjust the damping force
correctly.
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