2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 102

2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 101 Usable Brake Pad Range Steering The steering should always be kept adjusted so that the handlebars will turn freely but not have excessive play. j Steering Inspection check the steering adjustment, raise the front • To wheel off the ground using a jack (special tool: • A. Lining Thickness B. 1 mm (0.04 in.) • 57001-1238) and attachment (special tool: 57001 -1608). Push the handlebars lightly to either side. If the handlebars 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. If play is felt, the steering is too loose and needs to be adjusted.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
101
j
Usable Brake Pad Range
A. Lining Thickness
B. 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Steering
The steering should always be kept adjusted so
that the handlebars 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
-1608).
Push the handlebars lightly to either side. If the
handlebars 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. If play is
felt, the steering is too loose and needs to be
adjusted.