2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 151

150 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Tightening Torque Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 ft·lb) the left front fork cylinder unit and right • Tighten front fork top plug using the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645) to the specified torque. j ○The torque of left front fork cylinder unit and right front fork top plug are specified to 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) however, when you use the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645), reduce the torque to 90% of the specified value (31 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 23 ft·lb)) due to the distance between the center of the square hole, where the torque wrench is fitted, and that of the octagonal hole of the wrench. ○This torque value (31 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 23 ft·lb)) is applicable when you use a torque wrench whose length gives leverage of approximately 310 mm (12.2 in.) between the grip point to the center of the coupling square. NOTE A. Left Front Fork Cylinder Unit B. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645) C. Torque Wrench Tightening Torque Left Front Fork Cylinder Unit: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Right Front Fork Spring Adjuster Unit: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) A. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645) B. Distance