Kawasaki ZX1000K 2011 General Owners Manual

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Motorcycle

Owner's Manual

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A Table of Contents is included after

the Foreword.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE

SAFE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE

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Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in-

jury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac-

tices not related to personal in-

jury.

NOTE

○

This note symbol indicates points of

particular interest for more efficient

and convenient opera tion.

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FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle's controls, its fea-

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this ve-

hicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for pur-

chase from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual

contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do

their own work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the sp e-

cial tools described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motor cycle at all times so that you can re-

fer to it whenever you need information.

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and

should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.

or written permission.

This General Owner's Manual offers only the standard descriptions from various

model's so some descriptions shown may not apply to your particular model. For

detailed infor mation of your motorcycle (motorcycle handling, maint enance, service

and technical data) refer to the model specific English Owner's Manual. If not avail-

able, consult an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra-

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Motorcycle & Engine Company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 14

LOCATION OF PARTS ........................ 18

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES IN-

FORMATION ..................................... 28

GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 31

Meter Instruments .............................. 32

Meter Instruments .............................. 33

Meter Instruments (ZG1400C,

ZX1400D Models) .......................... 34

Meter Instruments (ZX1000J/K Mod-

els) .................................................. 35

Speedometer ................................. 37

Tachometer (only on models

equipped with a Tachometer) ..... 37

Only on models equipped with a

Digital Tachometer ..................... 38

Fuel Gauge (only on models

equipped with a Digital Fuel

Gauge) ....................................... 42

Coolant Temperature Gauge (only

on models equipped with a Cool-

ant Temperature Gauge) ............ 42

Odometer ....................................... 44

Trip Meter ....................................... 45

Digital Clock (only on models

equipped with Digital Clock) ....... 46

Digital Meter (only on models

equipped with a Digital Meter) .... 47

Instrument Display Brightness Con-

trol (ZX1000J/K Models) ............ 54

Multifunction Meter (ZX1400D,

ZG1400C Models) ...................... 55

Multifunction Meter (ZX100J/K

Models) ....................................... 98

Warning/Indicator Lights ................ 118

Warning Message and Warning

Light: ........................................... 136

Meter Instruments (VN1700B/K Mod-

els) ..................................................163

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Speedometer and Tachometer ...... 164

Meter Unit Switch ........................... 165

Multifunction Meter ........................ 166

Setting Menu .................................. 172

Warning/Indicator Lights ................ 175

Service Code ................................. 178

KIPASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent Prox-

imity Activation Start System) Sys-

tem (ZG1400C Model) ...................179

Spare FOB .........................................193

Key .....................................................196

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ............199

Ignition Switch (ZG1400C Model) ......201

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

(VN1700 Models) ...........................208

Audio System (VN1700B/K Models) .210

Important Notice ............................ 210

Operating Precautions ................... 210

Getting Started ............................... 214

Radio Power On/Off ....................... 215

Radio (FM/MW/LW BAND) ............ 215

Right Handlebar Switches .................235

Engine Stop Switch ....................... 236

Starter Button ................................. 236

Headlight Switch (only on model

equipped with Headlight Switch) 237

START/STOP Switch (Stop Watch)

(only on model equipped with

START/STOP Switch (Stop

Watch)) ....................................... 237

Hazard Switch (only on model

equipped with Hazard Switch) ... 237

Meter Unit Switch (only on model

equipped with Meter Unit Switch)

238

Electronic Cruise Control ON/OFF

Button (only on model equipped

with Electronic Cruise Control

ON/OFF Button) ......................... 238

Electronic Cruise Control Switch

(SET/- and RES/+) (only on mod-

el equipped with Electronic

Cruise Control Switch (SET/- and

RES/+)) ...................................... 238

Electronic Cruise Control System

(VN1700 Models) ...........................239

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Electronic Cruise Control Indicator

Light ............................................ 240

Electronic Cruise Control Set Indi-

cator Light ................................... 240

Electronic Cruise Control Switch

(SET/- and RES/+) ..................... 241

To Set the Electronic Cruise Con-

trol ............................................... 241

To Increase the set speed .............. 242

To Decrease the set speed ............ 243

To Cancel the Electronic Cruise

Control ........................................ 244

Left Handlebar Switches ....................246

Dimmer Switch ............................... 247

Turn Signal Switch ......................... 247

Horn Button .................................... 247

Passing Button (only on model

equipped with Passing Button) .. 248

Hazard Switch (only on model

equipped with Hazard Switch) ... 248

LAP Button (only on model

equipped with LAP Button) ........ 248

Audio Control Switches (only on

model equipped with Audio Con-

trol Switches) .............................. 248

LAP/Passing Button (only on model

equipped with LAP/Passing But-

ton) ............................................. 249

Power/S-KTRC Button (only on

model equipped with Power/S-

KTRC Button) ............................. 249

Meter Mode Button (only on model

equipped with Meter Mode But-

ton) ............................................. 249

K-ACT ABS Button (only on model

equipped with K-ACT ABS But-

ton) ............................................. 249

KTRC Button (only on model

equipped with KTRC Button) ..... 249

Electric Windshield Adjusting But-

ton (only on model equipped with

Electric Windshield Adjusting

Button) ........................................ 250

Grip Warmer (ZG1400C Model) ........251

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Headlight Aiming Adjuster Knob

(ZG1400C Model) ..........................253

Brake/Clutch Lever Adjusters ............254

Brake Lever and Clutch Lever Adjust-

ers (VN1700 Models) .....................255

Fog Light Switch (VN1700B Model) ..256

Fuel Tank Cap ....................................256

Fuel ....................................................257

Fuel Requirements: ....................... 257

Filling the Tank: .............................. 259

Stands ................................................260

Seats ..................................................262

Tying Hooks .......................................264

Helmet-Holding Cables (only on mod-

el equipped with Helmet-Holding

Cables) ...........................................264

Helmet Hooks ....................................266

Tool Kit Compartment ........................268

Windshield (KLE650C/D Models) ......268

Windshield (ZX1000G/H Models) ......271

Air Cleaner Intake ..............................272

Meter Unit Mounting Angle

(ZR1000D/E Models) .....................273

Front Footpeg Position (ZX1000J/K

Models) ........................................... 275

Rear View Mirror ................................276

Accessory Socket/Connectors

(ZG1400C Model) ..........................279

Accessory Socket/Connectors

(VN1700B/K Models) .....................281

Special Warning on the Use of Stor-

age Case and Saddlebags (only on

model equipped with Saddlebags) .286

Saddlebags (only on model equipped

with Saddlebags) ............................288

Storage Case (only on model

equipped with Storage Case) .........293

Rear Carrier (only on model equipped

with Rear Carrier) ...........................295

Leg Louvers (only on model equipped

with Leg Louvers) ...........................296

Special Warning on the Use of Fair-

ing Pockets, Saddlebags, and

Travel Trunk (only on model

equipped with Fairing Pockets,

Saddlebags, and Travel Trunk) ......297

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Fairing Pockets (only on model

equipped with Fairing Pockets) ......298

Saddlebags (only on model equipped

with Saddlebags) ............................299

Travel Trunk (only on model

equipped with Travel Trunk) ...........304

BREAK-IN ............................................ 306

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE ..308

Starting the Engine ............................308

Jump Starting .....................................311

Moving Off ..........................................314

Shifting Gears ....................................315

Braking ...............................................316

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for

models equipped with ABS ............318

ABS Indicator Light ........................ 320

Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-brak-

ing Technology (K-ACT) - Anti-lock

Brake System (ABS) for models

equipped with K-ACT ABS .............321

K-ACT ABS Indicator Light ............ 323

Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake

System (KIBS) for models

equipped with KIBS ........................325

Stopping the Engine ..........................328

Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emer-

gency ..............................................329

Parking ...............................................330

Catalytic Converter (only on Catalytic

Converter models) ..........................332

Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) Sys-

tem (VN1700 Models) ....................333

Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC)

(ZG1400C Model) ..........................334

KTRC Indicator Light ..................... 336

KTRC Button .................................. 339

Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-

KTRC) (ZX1000J/K Models) ..........340

Power mode .......................................345

SAFE OPERATION .............................. 348

Safe Riding Technique .......................348

Daily Safety Checks ..........................351

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Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation (for street mod-

els) ..................................................354

Additional Considerations for Off

Road Operation (for dual purpose

models) ........................................... 356

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 358

Periodic Maintenance Chart ..............359

Engine Oil ..........................................365

Cooling System (only on Liquid-

Cooled models) ..............................372

Spark Plugs .......................................377

Valve Clearance (Except for Hydraul-

ic Lash Adjuster models) ................378

Kawasaki Clean Air System ..............379

Air Cleaner .........................................380

Throttle Control System .....................384

Idle Speed ..........................................387

Idle Speed (VN1700 Models) ............389

Exhaust Device ..................................392

Engine Vacuum Synchronization .......393

Clutch .................................................394

Drive Chain ........................................398

Drive Belt (Some models are

equipped with Drive Belt) ...............408

Final Gear Case Oil (only on Shaft

Drive models) .................................409

Brakes ................................................412

Brake Light Switches .........................417

Steering Damper (only on model

equipped with Steering Damper) ...419

Front Fork ..........................................420

Rear Shock Absorbers ......................426

Wheels (only on Tubeless Tire mod-

els) ..................................................432

Battery ................................................437

Headlight Beam .................................442

Fuses .................................................444

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ..................446

STORAGE ............................................ 452

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ..... 456

LOCATION OF LABELS ...................... 457

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SPECIFICATIONS

To obtain the figures for the items listed here, first identify the equivalent English

terms to your language and then refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” in the model spe-

cific English Owners Manual, which comes in a separate volume and accompanies

this General Owners Manual.

PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE

Maximum Horsepower Maximum Horsepower

Maximum Torque Maximum Torque

Minimum Turning Radius Minimum Turning Radius

DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS

Overall Length Overall Length

Overall Width Overall Width

Overall Height Overall Height

Wheelbase Wheelbase

Road Clearance Road Clearance

Curb Mass Curb Mass

ENGINE ENGINE

Type Type

Displacement Displacement

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Bore × Stroke Bore × Stroke

Compression Ratio Compression Ratio

Starting System Starting System

Cylinder Numbering Method Cylinder Numbering Method

Firing Order Firing Order

Fuel System Fuel System

Ignition System Ignition System

Ignition Timing Ignition Timing

(Electronically advanced) (Electronically advanced)

Spark Plugs Spark Plugs

Lubrication System Lubrication System

Engine Oil: Type Engine Oil: Type

Viscosity Viscosity

Capacity Capacity

Coolant Capacity Coolant Capacity

TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type Transmission Type

Clutch Type Clutch Type

Driving System Driving System

Primary Reduction Ratio Primary Reduction Ratio

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Final Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio

Overall Drive Ratio Overall Drive Ratio

Gear Ratio: 1st Gear Ratio: 1st

2nd 2nd

3rd 3rd

4th 4th

5th 5th

6th 6th

FRAME FRAME

Caster Caster

Trail Trail

Tire Size: Front Tire Size: Front

Rear Rear

Rim Size: Front Rim Size: Front

Rear Rear

Fuel Tank Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery Battery

Headlight Headlight

Tail/Brake Light Tail/Brake Light

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every

country.

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LOCATION OF PARTS

Some parts are not applicable to all models. The position of some parts may also vary depending on

model.

Please note that illustrations and pictures of models used are for representation purposes only.

Refer to the picture that most closely resembles your model.

For information specific to your model or in case of doubt refer to the model specific English Owner's

Manual or contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer or the distributor.

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