2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 174

172 TUNING does not feel as "hard" in the later stage of fork travel. Fork Oil Capacity Effect on Fork Stroke Troubleshooting Improper Settings Listed below are some symptoms of improper suspension settings and the most likely means of correcting them. The proper settings can be achieved by applying the information given in this chapter in a scientific, methodical manner. This does not mean, however, that you must be a scientist or trained technician to succeed. Simply take time to think about the changes you believe are necessary, check them against the symptoms and cures described here, make the changes in small increments, and take note of the changes and their effects. Front Fork Improper Adjustment Symptoms Too Hard Spring too stiff: Rebound or compression damping improperly adjusted. Spring too hard Fork oil capacity too high j A. Weight B. Fork Stroke C. Increase Capacity D. Standard Oil Capacity E. Decrease Capacity Changing the fork oil capacity works effectively at the end of fork travel. If fork bottoming is experienced, raise the fork oil capacity. This will change the secondary spring rate. Front Fork Oil Capacity Adjustment Adjust the front fork oil capacity (see Front Suspension section). • • • Suspension stiffens at the end of the fork stroke: oil capacity too high • Fork Fork • air pressure high Spring OK, but suspension too hard: oil deteriorated • Fork air pressure high • Fork Spring preload too hard • • • Too Soft The front fork dives excessively during braking and deceleration: Fork oil capacity too low