2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 191
2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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190 TUNING Although this is one of the most effective adjustment procedures, suspension settings may vary depending on the conditions at the track and the rider's preferences. the fork oil amount. • Decrease a softer spring, or decrease • Use preload. the spring Front and Rear Suspension Troubleshooting Front End Surges Downhill or During Acceleration Out of Corner The front suspension is too soft. Increase the compression damping or rebound damping. Increase the fork oil amount. Use an optional harder spring, or increase the spring preload. ○Lighter NOTE or less experienced riders may need a softer spring, or decrease the spring preload. j Front End "Knifes" or Oversteers in Turns (Tends to Turn Inward) The front suspension is too soft. Increase the compression damping or rebound damping. Increase the fork oil amount. Front End Does Not Respond to Small Bumps in Sweeping Turns The front suspension is too hard. Decrease the compression damping or rebound damping. Decrease the fork oil amount. Use a softer spring, or decrease the spring preload. Rear End "Kicks" When Braking on Bumps The rear shock absorber rebound damping may be too low. Increase the rebound damping. ○Heavier or expert riders may need a harder spring, or increase the spring preload. Front End Pushes or "Washes Out" in Turns (Front Wheel Tends to Push Outward Rather than "Bite" in a Turn) The front suspension is too stiff. Decrease the compression damping or rebound damping. Release some air from the fork tubes. NOTE Rear Tire Does Not "Hook Up" Out of Corners (Lack of Traction Coming Out of Turns) The rear shock absorber may be too stiff. Decrease the rear shock absorber spring preload. Decrease the high speed/low speed compression damping. Use a softer spring (lightweight rider only). Fork Bottoms Off After a High-speed Jump (may be due to improper riding posture) The rebound damping is too soft or the spring is too hard. • •