Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
SUSPENSION 11-11
Front F ork
Front Fork Installation
If the fork leg was disassembled, check the fork oil level.
Install the fork so that the top end [A] of the inner tube is
10 mm up [B] with the upper surface [C] of the steering
stem head.
Install the fork so that the top end [A] of the inner tube is
20 mm up [B] with the upper surface [C] of the steering
stem head (KX65-A3 ).
Route the cables and hose according to the Cable, Wire
and Hose Routing section in the General Information
chapter.
Install the front wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter).
Tighten the following:
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 29 N·m (3.0
kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
Caliper Mounting Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Check the front brake operation after installation.
Front Fork Disassembly (each fork)
Remove the front fork (see this chapter).
Remove the top plug and the fork spring.
Drain the fork oil with the fork upside down (see Fork Oil
Change)
Hold the outer tube [A] in a vise.
Stop the cylinder [B] from turning by using the front fork
cylinder holder.
Special Tools - Fork Cylinder Holder Handle: 57001-183 [C]
Fork Cylinder Holder A dapter: 57001-1011
[D]
Unscrew the Allen bolt [E], then take the bolt and gasket
out of the bottom of the outer tube.
KX65-A3
Loosen the top plug.
Remove the front fork (see this chapter).
Hold the outer tube [A] in a vise.
Hold of the inner tube [B] and loosen the Allen bolt [C].
Remove the top plug, the fork spring seat and fork spring
(see Fork Oil Level Adjustment).
Drain the fork oil with the fork upside down (see Fork Oil
Change)
Take out the Allen bolt [C] and gasket.