Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
8-6 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Remove the cotter pin [A].
Remove the axle nut [B].
Pullouttheaxle[C].
Move the rear wheel back with the rear caliper installed.
Take off the collar and cap from the each side of the rear
hub.
CAUTION
Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc
facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.
Place blocks under the wheel so the disc does not
touch the ground.
Insert a wood wedge between the brake pads. This pre-
vents them from being moved out of their proper position,
should the brake pedal be squeezed accidentally.
Rear Wheel Installation
Fit the brake holder stop [A] against the stop projection
[B] on the swingarm.
Apply grease [A] to the s eals.
Fit the projection on the cap to the groove on the collar.
Install the caps [B] and collars [C] on the left (longer collar)
and right (shorter collar) side of the hub.
Install the drive chain. Install the clip [A] so that the closed
end of the "U" [B] points in the direction of chain rotation
[C].
Check the drive chain slack (see Final Drive chapter).
Insert the axle from left side and tighten the rear axle nut.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 79 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58 ft·lb)