Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 88
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Fork Oil Level
Fork Spring
Standard
Level
Adjustable
Range
K = 2.45 N/mm
140 mm
(5.50 in.)
106
∼
150 mm
(4.17
∼
5.9 in.)
K = 2.55 N/mm
135 mm
(5.30 in.)
101
∼
145 mm
(3.98
∼
5.71 in.)
K = 2.65 N/mm
(Standard)
132 mm
(5.20 in.)
98
∼
142 mm
(3.86
∼
5.60 in.)
K = 2.75 N/mm
133 mm
(5.24 in.)
99
∼
143 mm
(3.90
∼
5.63 in.)
K = 2.84 N/mm
131 mm
(5.16 in.)
97
∼
141 mm
(3.82
∼
5.55 in.)
Suspension Oil
SS8 (1L): P/No. 44091-0007
•
Install the fork spring with thinner side toward un-
der side.
A. Fork Spring
B. Thinner Side
•
Install the top plug and fork spring seat and tighten
the top plug to 22.5 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 16.6 ft·lb).
•
Assemble the other fork tube in the same way as
described above.
•
Torque the upper fork clamp bolts to 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 14.5 ft·lb).
•
Install the handlebar, and tighten the handlebar
clamp bolts to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb).
•
Install the parts removed.
Optional Fork Springs
Various fork springs are available to achieve suit-
able front fork action in accordance with the rider’s
weight and track condition.
Harder springs stiffen the fork action and acceler-
ate the rebound damping.