Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 129
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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 nut tightness
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Front fork clamp bolt tightness
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Handlebar clamp bolt tightness
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Throttle case 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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Transmission oil level
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Carburetor clamp screw tightness
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Carburetor top cap tightness
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UNI-TRAK® the-rod mounting bolt tightness
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UNI-TRAK® rocker arm bolt torque
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Rear shock absorber bolt torque
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Swingarm pivot shaft nut torque
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Rear axle nut torque
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Rear sprocket bolt or 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 tightness
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Front and rear tire air pressure
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Drive chain slack
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Coolant level
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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Tighten 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 silencer bolts or nuts.
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Torque the front and rear fender bolts or nuts.
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Torque the fuel tank and seat bolts or nuts.
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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, the crankshaft
big end will wear excessively. After riding, inspect
the crankshaft big end. If the crankshaft 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.