2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 158
2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 157 Low Speed Compression Damping Adjuster Settings NOTICE Do not force the compression damping force adjuster beyond the fully seated position, or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged. j ○Adjustment of the compression damping adjuster NOTE for the rear suspension will slightly affect the rebound damping force. Always make any damping adjustments in small steps and test their effects before using them in competition. Spring Preload Adjustment A. Seated Position (Adjuster Turned Fully Clockwise) B. Softer (Counterclockwise) C. Harder (Clockwise) D. Standard Setting the rear frame with air cleaner housing • Remove (see Throttle Body Assy section). NOTICE If the clamp is not removed from the air cleaner housing, the rear shock absorber spring may be damaged. the rear wheel off the ground using a jack • Raise (special tool: 57001-1238) and attachment (spethe hook wrenches (special tools: 57001 • Using -1101, 1539), loosen the locknut on the rear shock absorber. cial tool: 57001-1608). *: Number of turns counterclockwise usable range 19 clicks or more. Standard Low Speed Compression Damping Adjuster Setting 11 clicks* *: Counterclockwise from the fully seated position