2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 98
2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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96 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT the steering stem locknut with a stem nut • Turn wrench (special tool: 57001-1100) to obtain the proper adjustment. Tightening Torque Steering Stem Head Nut: 98 N·m (10.0 kgf·m, 72 ft·lb) Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 ft·lb) j NOTE żTighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque. the handlebar (see Handlebar section), and • Install check the steering again and readjust it if neces- • • A. Steering Stem Locknut B. Stem Nut Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1100) sary. Check the front brake for the proper brake effect, or no brake drag. Install the removed parts. the steering stem head to the original posi• Install tion. a non-permanent locking agent to the front • Apply fork clamp bolts (upper). the specified torques to the steering stem • Apply head nut and front fork clamp bolts (upper).