Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
SUSPENSION 11 -17
Rear Suspension (Uni-Trak)
Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt [A],
and pull out the rear shock absorber [B].
Rear Shock A bsorber Installation
Pack the rocker arm needle bearings with grease.
Tighten the following:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt (Upper): 39
N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nut (Lower): 34
N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
Tie-rod Mounting Nut: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 ft·lb)
Rear Frame Mounting Bolts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Spring Rep lacement
In addition to the standard spring, heavy and light springs
are available. If the standard spring is improper for your
purpose, select a proper one according to the rider’s weight
or course conditions.
Remove
Side Covers
Seat
Rear Frame
Air Cleaner Housing
Remove the rear shock absorber.
Clean the threaded portion on the upper of the rear shock
absorber.
Hold the lower of the rear shock absorber with a vise.
Using the hook wrenches [C], loosen the locknut [B] and
turn the adjusting nut [A] all way up.
Special Tool - Hook Wrench: 57001-1101