2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 69

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 67 Brake Pad Wear Inspection Inspect the brake pads for wear in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance chart. If the thickness of any pad in any (front or rear) brake caliper is less than 1 mm (0.04 in.), have both pads in the caliper replaced as a set. Pad replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Usable Brake Pad Range Steering The steering should always be kept adjusted so that the handlebar will turn freely but not have excessive play. j Steering Inspection check the steering adjustment, raise the front • To wheel off the ground using a jack (special tool). the handlebar lightly to either side. If the • Push handlebar continues moving under its own moin front of the motorcycle, grasp the • Squatting lower ends of the front fork at the axle, and push and rock the front fork back and forth as shown. If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs to be adjusted. mentum, the steering is not too tight. A. Lining Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Inspect the brake pads for wear in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance chart. If the thickness of
any pad in any (front or rear) brake caliper is less
than 1 mm (0.04 in.), have both pads in the caliper
replaced as a set. Pad replacement should be done
by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Usable Brake Pad Range
A. Lining Thickness
B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Steering
The steering should always be kept adjusted so
that the handlebar will turn freely but not have ex-
cessive play.
Steering Inspection
•
To check the steering adjustment, raise the front
wheel off the ground using a jack (special tool).
•
Push the handlebar lightly to either side.
If the
handlebar continues moving under its own mo-
mentum, the steering is not too tight.
•
Squatting in front of the motorcycle, grasp the
lower ends of the front fork at the axle, and push
and rock the front fork back and forth as shown.
If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs
to be adjusted.