2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 74

2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 73 Front Suspension Front Fork Inspection j NOTICE Sticking muds or dusts on the sliding surface of the front fork could damage to the oil seal, leading to an oil leak. Clean the sliding surface after each ride. the brake lever, pump the front fork back • Holding and forth manually to check for smooth operation. inspect the front fork for oil leakage, scor• Visually ing or scratches on the outer surface of the inner necessary, repair or replace by an authorized • If Kawasaki dealer. tube. A. Inner Tube NOTICE If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace it. Excessive bending, followed by subsequent straitening, can weaken the inner tube.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
73
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Front Suspension
Front Fork Inspection
NOTICE
Sticking muds or dusts on the sliding surface
of the front fork could damage to the oil seal,
leading to an oil leak. Clean the sliding sur-
face after each ride.
Holding the brake lever, pump the front fork back
and forth manually to check for smooth operation.
Visually inspect the front fork for oil leakage, scor-
ing or scratches on the outer surface of the inner
tube.
If necessary, repair or replace by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Inner Tube
NOTICE
If the inner tube is badly bent or creased,
replace it.
Excessive bending, followed by
subsequent straitening, can weaken the in-
ner tube.