Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 Manuals

Table of Contents

• 10

  Table of Contents
• 12

  Specifications
• 16

  Location of Parts
• 19

  Loading and Accessories Information
• 22

  General Information
  • 22

    Meter Instruments
    • 23

      Digital Meter
    • 29

      Warning/Indicator Lights
  • 33

    Key
  • 36

    Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
  • 38

    Left Handlebar Switches
    • 38

      Dimmer Switch
    • 38

      Turn Signal Switch
    • 39

      Horn Button
    • 39

      Passing Button
    • 39

      Hazard Switch
  • 40

    Right Handlebar Switches
    • 40

      Engine Stop Switch
    • 40

      Starter Button
  • 41

    Brake Lever Adjuster
  • 42

    Fuel Tank Cap
  • 43

    Fuel
    • 43

      Fuel Requirements
    • 44

      Filling the Tank
  • 46

    Side Stand
  • 47

    Seats
  • 50

    Tool Kit
  • 51

    Windshield
• 53

  Break-In
• 55

  How to Ride the Motorcycle
  • 55

    Starting the Engine
  • 58

    Jump Starting
  • 60

    Moving Off
  • 61

    Shifting Gears
  • 62

    Braking
  • 64

    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) for Models Equipped with ABS
    • 66

      ABS Indicator Light
  • 67

    Stopping the Engine
  • 67

    Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emergency
  • 68

    Parking
  • 70

    Catalytic Converter
• 72

  Safe Operation
  • 72

    Safe Riding Technique
  • 75

    Daily Safety Checks
  • 78

    Additional Considerations for High Speed Operation
• 80

  Maintenance and Adjustment
  • 81

    Periodic Maintenance Chart
  • 91

    Engine Oil
  • 97

    Cooling System
  • 102

    Spark Plugs
  • 103

    Valve Clearance
  • 103

    Kawasaki Clean Air System
  • 104

    Exhaust Device
  • 105

    Air Cleaner
  • 107

    Throttle Control System
  • 109

    Engine Vacuum Synchronization
  • 110

    Idle Speed
  • 111

    Clutch
  • 113

    Drive Chain
  • 121

    Brakes
  • 124

    Brake Light Switches
  • 127

    Front Fork
  • 135

    Rear Shock Absorber
  • 140

    Wheels
  • 145

    Battery
  • 150

    Headlight Beam
  • 151

    Fuses
  • 153

    General Lubrication
  • 155

    Cleaning Your Motorcycle
• 161

  Storage
• 163

  Environmental Protection
• 164

  Location of Labels