Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 84
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Steering Stem Head Nut Tightening Torque
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 ft·lb)
Lower Clamp Bolt Tightening Torque
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
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Check the steering again and readjust it if neces-
sary.
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Tighten the number plate.
Front Fork
NOTICE
Sticking muds or dusts on the sliding surface
of the front fork could damage to the oil seal,
leading to an oil leak. Clean the sliding sur-
face after each ride.
Any of the following front fork adjustments should
be made to tune the front suspension to the rider’s
weight and the condition of the track.
Basically, there are four adjustments you can
make to the front fork.
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Fork Oil Level Adjustment
The fork oil level affects only the final 100 mm (4
in.) of fork travel. A higher oil level will make the fork
rebound more quickly. A lower oil level will make the
fork rebound more slowly.
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Fork Springs
Optional springs, softer and stiffer than standard,
are available.
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Fork Height
Steering is greatly affected by the fork height (how
much the outer fork tubes protrude above the up-
per fork clamp). The less the fork tube protrudes,
the lighter the front end becomes and the greater
the tendency for understeering and washout due to
weight biasing. Increasing the amount of fork tube
protrusion has opposite effects. Be sure that the
front tire does not touch the fender when the fork