2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 137

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 135 NOTE ○ Do not apply the front brake during this process to WARNING After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until the pads are against the disc. the left fork damping adjuster and right fork • Set spring preload to the position recorded before re- stop the motorcycle from rolling forward. Put a block in front of the wheel to stop it from moving. • A. Pump the forks up and down. B. Block moving the front forks. Install the removed parts. Optional Fork Springs Various fork springs are available to achieve suitable front fork action in accordance with the rider's weight and track condition. Harder springs stiffen the fork action and accelerate the rebound damping. Softer springs soften the fork action and slow down the rebound damping. the right • Tighten specified torque. Tightening Torque front axle clamp bolts to the Fork Clamp Position Steering is greatly affected by the fork clamp position (how much the outer fork tubes protrude above the steering stem head). Install the fork tubes to the standard fork position. Right Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) NOTE ○ Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.