Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Balance Adjustment

• If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using adhesive tape.
• Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance weight is being used.

  If the wheel rotates and the weight goes up, replace the weight with the next heavier size. If the wheel rotates and the weight goes down, replace the weight with the next lighter size. Repeat these steps until the wheel remains at rest after being rotated 1/4 turn.

• Rotate the wheel another 1/4 turn and then another 1/4 turn to see if the wheel is correctly balanced.
• Repeat the entire procedure as many times as necessary to achieve correct wheel balance.
• Permanently install the balance weight.

Balance Weight Removal

• Insert a standard tip screwdrivers [A] [B] between the rib [C] and weight [D] as shown in the figure.
• Pry the balance weight with two screwdrivers and remove the balance weight.
• Discard the used balance weight.

NOTICE Do not tap the screwdrivers. The rim could be damaged.

Balance Weight Installation

• Check if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A] and clip [B].

  If it does, discard it.

WARNING Unbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding condition. If the balance weight has any play on the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been stretched. Replace the loose balance weight. Do not reuse used balance weight.

Balance Weight

NOTE

• Balance weights are available from Kawasaki dealers in 10, 20 and 30 grams (0.35, 0.71 and 1.06 oz.) sizes.

  An imbalance of less than 10 grams (0.35 oz.) will not usually affect running stability.

• Do not use four or more balance weight (more than 90 gram, 3.2 oz.). If the wheel requires an excess balance weight, disassemble the wheel to find the cause.

 

• Slip the balance weight [A] onto the rib [B] by pushing or lightly hammering [C] the clip [D].

  Left Side [E]
  Right Side [F]

• Be sure to install the balance weight.
  • Check that the blade [A] and clip [B] are fully seated on the rim [C] and that the clip is hooked over the rib [D].

    Left Side [E]
    Right Side [F]

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