Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 124
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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 fork oil level by 10 mm (0.4 in.).
•
Use an optional harder spring.
Front End “Knifes” or Oversteers in Turns
(Tends to Turn Inward)
The front suspension is too soft.
•
Increase the fork oil level by 10 mm (0.4 in.).
•
Increase the rebound damping.
NOTE
○
Heavier or expert riders may need a harder spring.
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 rebound damping.
•
Decrease the fork oil level by 10
∼
15 mm (0.4
∼
0.6 in.).
•
Use a softer spring.
NOTE
○
Lighter or less experienced riders may need a
softer spring.
Front End Does Not Respond to Small Bumps in
Sweeping Turns
The front suspension is too hard.
•
Decrease the rebound damping.
•
Decrease the fork oil level by 10
∼
15 mm (0.4
∼
0.6 in.).
•
Use a softer spring.
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.
•
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.
•
Increase the rebound damping.
•
Decrease the rear shock absorber spring preload