2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 117

2011 Kawasaki KX250F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 115 the push rod into the piston rod. • Insert Install the left front fork adjuster assembly to the • push rod. A. Left Front Fork Cylinder Unit B. Left Front Fork Outer Tube C. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645) • Hold the axle holder with a vise. NOTE A. Push Rod B. Left Front Fork Adjuster Assembly ○ Protect the axle holder with a soft jaw or heavy cloth when using a vise. turn the left front fork adjuster assembly • Slowly clockwise until resistance is felt and check the clearance between the locknut and left front fork adjuster assembly for more than 1 mm (0.04 in.). WARNING Clamping the axle holder too tight can damage it which will affect riding stability. Do not clamp the axle holder too tight. the O-ring on the left front fork adjuster • Replace assembly with a new one and apply specified fork oil to the O-ring.

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A. Left Front Fork Cylinder Unit
B. Left Front Fork Outer Tube
C. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645)
Hold the axle holder with a vise.
NOTE
Protect the axle holder with a soft jaw or heavy
cloth when using a vise.
WARNING
Clamping the axle holder too tight can dam-
age it which will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the axle holder too tight.
Replace the O-ring on the left front fork adjuster
assembly with a new one and apply specified fork
oil to the O-ring.
Insert the push rod into the piston rod.
Install the left front fork adjuster assembly to the
push rod.
A. Push Rod
B. Left Front Fork Adjuster Assembly
Slowly turn the left front fork adjuster assembly
clockwise until resistance is felt and check the
clearance between the locknut and left front fork
adjuster assembly for more than 1 mm (0.04 in.).
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 115