2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 78

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 77 Wheels Tire air pressure affects traction, handling, and tire life. Adjust the tire air pressure to suit track conditions and rider preference, but keep it close within the recommended range. To check the tire air pressure, remove the air valve cap, and make sure to tighten the cap securely after checking the tire pressure. Reduce the tire air pressure to increase the tire tread surface on the ground when riding on a wet, muddy, sandy or slippery track. Increase the tire air pressure to prevent damage or punctures (though the tires will skid more easily) when riding on a pebbly or hard track. Tire Air Pressure The spokes on both wheels must all be securely and evenly tightened and not be allowed to loosen. Unevenly tightened or loose spokes will cause the rim to warp, the nipples and spokes to fatigue more quickly, and the spokes to break. Spokes and Rims j • • • Tire Air Pressure Adjustable Range 80 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm², 11 psi) ∼ 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi) A. Spoke and Spark Plug Wrench ○Tire air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold, before you ride the motorcycle. NOTE

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
77
j
Wheels
Tire Air Pressure
Tire air pressure affects traction, handling, and tire
life. Adjust the tire air pressure to suit track condi-
tions and rider preference, but keep it close within
the recommended range.
•
To check the tire air pressure, remove the air valve
cap, and make sure to tighten the cap securely
after checking the tire pressure.
•
Reduce the tire air pressure to increase the tire
tread surface on the ground when riding on a wet,
muddy, sandy or slippery track.
•
Increase the tire air pressure to prevent damage
or punctures (though the tires will skid more easily)
when riding on a pebbly or hard track.
Tire Air Pressure Adjustable Range
80 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm², 11 psi)
∼
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi)
NOTE
○
Tire air pressure should be checked when the tires
are cold, before you ride the motorcycle.
Spokes and Rims
The spokes on both wheels must all be securely
and evenly tightened and not be allowed to loosen.
Unevenly tightened or loose spokes will cause the
rim to warp, the nipples and spokes to fatigue more
quickly, and the spokes to break.
A. Spoke and Spark Plug Wrench