2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 161
2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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160 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 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. rim to warp, the nipples and spokes to fatigue more quickly, and the spokes to break. j Tire Air Pressure • • • A. Spoke Wrench Tire Air Pressure Adjustable Range 80 ∼ 100 kPa (0.8 ∼ 1.0 kgf/cm², 12 ∼ 14 psi) ○Tire air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold, before you ride the motorcycle. 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 NOTE Spokes and Rims There is a bead protector nut on the both wheels. The bead protector nut prevents the tire and tube from slipping on the rim and damaging the valve stem. Valve stem damage may cause the tube to leak, necessitating tube replacement. In order to keep the tire and tube in position on the rim, inspect the bead protector nut before riding and tighten it if necessary. Tighten the valve stem nut finger tight only. Bead Protector