Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 146
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WARNING
If the axle holder is not securely clamped, the
front fork assembly may come out of the vise
when compressed, which could cause an ac-
cident resulting in injury. However, clamp-
ing the axle holder too tightly can damage it
which will affect riding stability. Use protec-
tive aluminum covers on the jaws of the vise
and do not tighten the vise excessively.
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Tighten the bottom plug to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Right Front Fork Bottom Plug:
69 N·m (7.0 kgf·m, 51 ft·lb)
A. Right Front Fork Bottom Plug
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Using the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001
-1645), remove the right front fork spring adjuster
unit from the outer tube and slowly slide down the
outer tube.
A. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645)
B. Right Front Fork Spring Adjuster Unit
C. Right Front Fork Outer Tube
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Clean the threads of the right front fork spring ad-
juster unit and right front fork spring preload ad-
juster.
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Replace the O-ring on the preload adjuster with a
new one.
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Turn the right front fork spring preload adjuster
counterclockwise to the softest position.
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Apply specified fork oil to the O-ring.