2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 96
2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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94 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Steering The steering should always be kept adjusted so that the handlebar will turn freely but not have excessive play. the figure. If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs to be adjusted. j Steering Inspection check the steering adjustment, raise the front • To 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 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 A. Push and Rock
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94
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
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
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. Push and Rock