Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 153
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WARNING
After servicing, it takes several applications
of the brake lever before the brake pads con-
tact the disc, which could result in increased
stopping distance and cause an accident re-
sulting in injury or death. Do not attempt to
ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is
obtained by pumping the lever until the pads
are against the disc.
•
Set the left fork damping adjuster and right fork
spring preload to the position recorded before re-
moving the front forks.
•
Install the removed parts.
Optional Fork Springs
Various fork springs are available to achieve suit-
able front fork action in accordance with the rider’s
weight and track condition.
Harder springs stiffen the fork action and acceler-
ate the rebound damping.
Softer springs soften the fork action and slow down
the rebound damping.
Fork Height Adjustment
Steering is greatly affected by the fork height (how
much the outer fork tubes protrude above the steer-
ing stem head). Install the fork tubes to the standard
fork position.
NOTICE
The right and left fork tubes must be adjusted
evenly.
A. Standard Fork Height
Standard Fork Height
5 mm (0.2 in.)*
*: between the top end of the outer tube and upper
surface of the steering stem head
NOTE
○
Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times
to ensure even tightening torque.