Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 157
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Low Speed Compression Damping Adjuster
Settings
A. Seated Position (Adjuster Turned Fully
Clockwise)
B. Softer (Counterclockwise)
C. Harder (Clockwise)
D. Standard Setting
*: Number of turns counterclockwise usable range
19 clicks or more.
Standard Low Speed Compression Damping
Adjuster Setting
12 clicks*
*: Counterclockwise from the fully seated position
NOTICE
Do not force the compression damping force
adjuster beyond the fully seated position, or
the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
NOTE
○
Adjustment of the compression damping adjuster
for the rear suspension will slightly affect the re-
bound damping force. Always make any damping
adjustments in small steps and test their effects
before using them in competition.
Spring Preload Adjustment
•
Remove the rear frame with air cleaner housing
(see Throttle Body Assy section).
NOTICE
If the clamp is not removed from the air
cleaner housing, the rear shock absorber
spring may be damaged.
•
Raise the rear wheel off the ground using a jack
(special tool: 57001-1238) and attachment (spe-
cial tool: 57001-1608).
•
Using the hook wrenches (special tools: 57001
-1101, 1539), loosen the locknut on the rear shock
absorber.