2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 105

2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 103 NOTICE Be careful not to scratch the inner tube and not to damage the dust seal. Avoid scratching or damaging the inner tube or the dust seal. Use a mild detergent and sponge out dirt with plenty of water. j NOTE żSet the rebound and compression damping and spring preload setting to the softest settings before disassembly to prevent the needle of adjusters from damping. Record the setting before turning the adjuster. the number plate (see Steering section). • Remove the front fork clamp bolts (upper). • Loosen the front fork top plug with the top plug • Loosen wrench (special tool: 57001-1645). A. Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper) B. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645) the motorcycle using a jack (special tool: • Support 57001-1238) and attachment (special tool: 57001 NOTE żDo not take off the base valve assembly (left fork only). -1252 or 1608). Unscrew the front axle nut, and then loosen the left front axle clamp bolts. Remove the brake caliper from the fork leg to be removed, and rest the caliper on some kind of stand so that it does not dangle. Insert the wood wedge between the disc brake pads. This prevents them from being moved out of their proper position, if the brake lever is squeezed accidentally. Remove the brake hose clamps and fork protector.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
103
j
NOTICE
Be careful not to scratch the inner tube and
not to damage the dust seal.
Avoid scratching or damaging the inner tube
or the dust seal. Use a mild detergent and
sponge out dirt with plenty of water.
NOTE
°
Set the rebound and compression damping and
spring preload setting to the softest settings before
disassembly to prevent the needle of adjusters
from damping. Record the setting before turning
the adjuster.
•
Remove the number plate (see Steering section).
•
Loosen the front fork clamp bolts (upper).
•
Loosen the front fork top plug with the top plug
wrench (special tool: 57001-1645).
NOTE
°
Do not take off the base valve assembly (left fork
only).
A. Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper)
B. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645)
•
Support the motorcycle using a jack (special tool:
57001-1238) and attachment (special tool: 57001
-1252 or 1608).
•
Unscrew the front axle nut, and then loosen the
left front axle clamp bolts.
•
Remove the brake caliper from the fork leg to be
removed, and rest the caliper on some kind of
stand so that it does not dangle.
•
Insert the wood wedge between the disc brake
pads. This prevents them from being moved out of
their proper position, if the brake lever is squeezed
accidentally.
•
Remove the brake hose clamps and fork protector.