2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 128
2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual
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126 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT inspect the tire for cracks and cuts, replac• Visually ing the tire in case of bad damage. Swelling or Joint Boots In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, inspect the joint boots on the front suspension arms (4 pieces), and tie rod ends (4 pieces), for cracks, holes, damage or deterioration. If there is any indication of these troubles in one of them, have the joint boot replaced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. • high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire replacement. Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign particles from the tread. j A. Joint Boots B. Tie Rod
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126
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
•
Visually inspect the tire for cracks and cuts, replac-
ing the tire in case of bad damage.
Swelling or
high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire
replacement.
•
Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign
particles from the tread.
Joint Boots
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart, inspect the joint boots on the front suspen-
sion arms (4 pieces), and tie rod ends (4 pieces), for
cracks, holes, damage or deterioration.
If there is
any indication of these troubles in one of them, have
the joint boot replaced by an authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
A. Joint Boots
B. Tie Rod