2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 72

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 71 Steering The steering should always be kept adjusted so that the handlebar will turn freely but not have excessive play. Steering Adjustment Steering Inspection check the steering adjustment, raise the front • To wheel off the ground using a jack (special tool). the handlebar lightly to either side. If the • Push handlebar continues moving under its own mo- the front wheel off the ground using a jack • Raise (special tool). the handlebar. • Remove Loosen the left and right front fork upper clamp • bolts. the steering stem head nut, and raise the • Remove front fork upper clamp. j • 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. If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs to be adjusted. A. Front Fork Upper Clamp B. Steering Stem Head Nut C. Front Fork Upper Clamp Bolts

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
71
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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).
•
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.
If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs
to be adjusted.
Steering Adjustment
•
Raise the front wheel off the ground using a jack
(special tool).
•
Remove the handlebar.
•
Loosen the left and right front fork upper clamp
bolts.
•
Remove the steering stem head nut, and raise the
front fork upper clamp.
A. Front Fork Upper Clamp
B. Steering Stem Head Nut
C. Front Fork Upper Clamp Bolts