Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 195
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PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE
PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE
Pre-Race Checks -
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Front axle nut, or axle clamp bolt torque
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Front fork clamp bolt torque
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Handlebar clamp bolt torque
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Throttle grip screw tightness
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Throttle grip operation
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Front and rear brake hose installation
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Front and rear brake fluid level
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Front and rear brake disc and caliper installation
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Front and rear brake function
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Fuel tank installation
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All control cable routings
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Engine mounting bolt torque
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Engine sprocket installation
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Shift pedal bolt torque
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Engine oil level
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UNI-TRAK
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lever rod nut torque
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UNI-TRAK
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lever nut torque
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Rear shock absorber nut torque
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Swingarm pivot shaft nut torque
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Rear axle nut torque
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Rear sprocket nut torque
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Rear brake pedal operation
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Seat installation
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Front and rear wheel spoke torque
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Front and rear tire air pressure
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Front fork air pressure
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Drive chain slack
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Coolant level
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Oil applied to air cleaner element
Maintenance After the First Race -
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Clean the air cleaner element.
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Adjust the drive chain slack.
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Torque the rear sprocket nuts.
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Torque the spokes.
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Check the front and rear tire air pressure.
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Torque the front and rear axle nuts.
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Torque the swingarm pivot shaft nut.
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Torque the muffler and exhaust pipe bolts and
nuts.
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Tighten the front and rear fender bolts.
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Tighten the fuel tank and seat bolts.
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Check the front and rear brake function.
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Check the steering play.
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Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
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Check the coolant level.
Maintenance After Riding on a Dusty Course -
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If dirt or dust gets into the engine, cylinder, piston
and crankshaft bearings will be damaged. After
riding, inspect the crankshaft big end. If the crank-
shaft big end is worn past the service limit, replace
the crankshaft with a new one.
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Clean the sliding surface of the front fork and rear
shock absorber.
Maintenance After Riding in the Rain or on a
Muddy Course -
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Clean the sliding surface of the front fork and rear
shock absorber.