2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 72
2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual
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70 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT NOTICE If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace it. Excessive bending, followed by subsequent straitening, can weaken the inner tube. Rear Suspension Rear Shock Absorber Inspection the seat down and up by 4 or 5 times, and • Pump inspect the smooth stroke. it does not smoothly or noise is found, inspect • If the oil leak and rear shock absorber mounting. inspect the rear shock absorber for oil • Visually leakage. necessary, repair or replace by an authorized • If Kawasaki dealer. j Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment The spring preload of the shock absorber can be adjusted or the spring can be replaced with an optional one to suit various riding conditions. In addition, the damping force can be adjusted easily, making it unnecessary to change the oil viscosity.