Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 111
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Frame noise abnormal
Front fork noise
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Oil level or viscosity too low
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Spring weak or broken
Rear shock absorber noise
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Shock absorber damaged
Disc brake noise
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Pad installed incorrectly
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Pad surface glazed
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Brake disc warped
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Brake caliper defective
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Brake master cylinder damaged
Other noise
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Bracket, nut, bolt, etc. improperly mounted or
tightened
Exhaust smoke
Brownish
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Air cleaner element clogged
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Main jet too large or fallen out
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Starter plunger stuck open
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Carburetor fuel level too high
Poor handling and/or stability
Handlebar hard to turn
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Throttle cable incorrectly routed
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Wiring incorrectly routed
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Steering stem locknut too tight
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Roller bearing damaged
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Steering bearing race dented or worn
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Steering stem inadequately lubricated
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Steering stem bent
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Tire air pressure too low
Handlebar shakes or vibrates excessively
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Tire worn
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Swingarm sleeve or needle bearing damaged
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Rim warped or out of balance
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Front and/or rear axle runout excessive
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Wheel bearing worn
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Handlebar clamp loose
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Steering head nut loose
Handlebar pulls to one side
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Frame bent
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Wheel misaligned
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Swingarm bent or twisted
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Swingarm pivot shaft runout excessive
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Steering maladjusted
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Steering stem bent
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Front fork leg bent
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Right/left front fork oil level uneven
Shock absorption unsatisfactory (suspension
too hard)
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Front fork oil excessive
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Front fork oil viscosity too high
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Front fork leg bent
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Tire air pressure too high
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Rear shock absorber improperly adjusted