2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 185
2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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184 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Rear shock absorber noise: Shock absorber damaged j Disc brake noise: Pad installed incorrectly Pad surface glazed Brake disc warped Brake caliper defective Brake cylinder damaged Other noise: Bracket, nut, bolt, etc. improperly mounted or tightened Exhaust smoke Excessively white: Piston oil ring worn Cylinder worn Valve oil seal damaged Valve guide worn Engine oil level too high Black smoke: Air cleaner element clogged Brownish: Air cleaner duct loose Air cleaner poorly sealed or missing Poor handling and/or stability Handlebars hard to turn: Cable, hose, wiring incorrectly routed Steering stem nut too tight stem bearing damaged • Steering stem bearing inadequately lubricated • Steering stem bent • Steering Tire air pressure too low • Handlebars shakes or vibrates excessively: Tire worn Swingarm sleeve or needle bearing damaged Rim warped or out of balance Front and/or rear axle runout excessive Wheel bearing worn Handlebar clamp loose Steering stem head nut loose Spoke loose Handlebars pulls to one side: Frame bent Rear wheel misaligned Swingarm bent or twisted Swingarm pivot shaft runout excessive Steering maladjusted Steering stem bent Front fork bent Shock absorption unsatisfactory (suspension too hard): Front fork oil excessive Front fork oil viscosity too high Front fork bent Front fork air pressure too high Tire air pressure too high Rear shock absorber improperly adjusted