2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 93

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 91 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. check the steering adjustment, raise the front • To wheel off the ground using a jack (special tool: Steering Inspection • • 57001-1238) and attachment (special tool: 570011252 or 1608). Push the handlebar lightly to either side. If the handlebar continues moving under its own momentum, 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 in the figure. If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs to be adjusted. A. Lining Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)

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Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Inspect the brake pads for wear in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. If the thick-
ness of any pad in any (front or rear) brake caliper is
less than 1 mm (0.04 in.), have both pads in the cali-
per 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:
57001-1238) and attachment (special tool: 57001-
1252 or 1608).
•
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 low-
er ends of the front fork at the axle, and push and
rock the front fork back and forth as shown in the
figure. If play is felt, the steering is too loose and
needs to be adjusted.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 91