Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
11-18 SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension (Uni-Trak)
Remove the rear shock absorber from the vise.
Remove the stopper ring [A].
Remove the spring seat [B] from the shock absorber and
lift off the spring [C].
Install the spring guide.
Adjust the spring preload (see Spring Preload Adjust-
ment).
Install the rear shock absorber.
Install the parts removed.
Spring Tension
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring is shorter than the service limit, it must be
replaced.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring Free Length
Standard: 206.1 mm (KX65-A1 A2)
211.1 mm (KX65-A3 )
Service L imit: 202.0 mm (KX65-A1 A2)
206.9 mm (KX65-A3 )
Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNING
Since the reservoir tank of the rear shock absorber
contains nitrogen gas, do not incinerate the reser-
voir tank without first releasing the gas or it may
explode.
Remove the shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber
Removal).
Remove the valve cap [A] and release the nitrogen gas
completely from the gas reservoir.
Remove the valve.
WARNING
Since the high pressure gas is dangerous, do not
point the valve toward your face or body.