Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 190
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Although this is one of the most effective adjust-
ment procedures, suspension settings may vary de-
pending on the conditions at the track and the rider’s
preferences.
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.
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.
NOTE
○
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.
•
Decrease the fork oil amount.
•
Use a softer spring, or decrease the spring
preload.
NOTE
○
Lighter or less experienced riders may need a
softer spring, or decrease the spring preload.
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.
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.