2015 Kawasaki KX65 Owners Manual - Page 128

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TUNING 127 it is difficult to set the machine so it is best • Since suited for all portions of the circuit, determine which circuit portions will have the greatest effect on lap time, and tune the machine to these portions. Confirm your settings by recording lap times after each change. In this way the machine will deliver best performance for the entire circuit. Special Care According to Track Conditions dry, dusty conditions (such as volcanic ash or • In fine powdery dust), special care must be given to keeping the air cleaner element clean. When riding on wet, heavy clay, mud adheres to the tires and other parts of the vehicle. The mud can add significantly to the weight of the vehicle and therefore reduce performance. Take care to remove built-up mud from the tires and chassis after each ride, before drying occurs. The engine works hardest in muddy conditions and the radiator can become clogged with mud. Take care not to overheat the engine in these conditions. The engine also works very hard when riding in deep sand. In muddy or sandy conditions, increase chain slack as the chain and sprockets will be packed with mud or sand, which reduces chain slack. Check chain and sprocket wear frequently when riding in mud or sand, since wear is increased in these conditions. Sticking muds or dusts on the front fork inner tube and rear shock absorber rod could damage to the oil seal, leading to an oil leak. Clean the sticking muds or dusts from the front fork inner tube and rear shock absorber rod after each ride. In very dusty conditions, as the air cleaner collects dust, the mixture becomes richer and it may be advisable to apply slightly leaner jetting (main jet). j

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TUNING
127
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•
Since it is difficult to set the machine so it is best
suited for all portions of the circuit, determine
which circuit portions will have the greatest ef-
fect on lap time, and tune the machine to these
portions. Confirm your settings by recording lap
times after each change. In this way the machine
will deliver best performance for the entire circuit.
Special Care According to Track
Conditions
•
In dry, dusty conditions (such as volcanic ash or
fine powdery dust), special care must be given to
keeping the air cleaner element clean.
•
When riding on wet, heavy clay, mud adheres to
the tires and other parts of the vehicle. The mud
can add significantly to the weight of the vehicle
and therefore reduce performance. Take care to
remove built-up mud from the tires and chassis
after each ride, before drying occurs.
•
The engine works hardest in muddy conditions
and the radiator can become clogged with mud.
Take care not to overheat the engine in these con-
ditions.
The engine also works very hard when
riding in deep sand.
•
In muddy or sandy conditions, increase chain
slack as the chain and sprockets will be packed
with mud or sand, which reduces chain slack.
•
Check chain and sprocket wear frequently when
riding in mud or sand, since wear is increased in
these conditions.
•
Sticking muds or dusts on the front fork inner tube
and rear shock absorber rod could damage to the
oil seal, leading to an oil leak. Clean the sticking
muds or dusts from the front fork inner tube and
rear shock absorber rod after each ride.
•
In very dusty conditions, as the air cleaner collects
dust, the mixture becomes richer and it may be
advisable to apply slightly leaner jetting (main jet).