Kawasaki KX250F (2004) [72/357] Http manuals magnamaniac com

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-53

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

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Loosen the front fork upper clamp bolts [A], and remove

the steering stem head nut [B] and steering stem head

[C].

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Turn the steering stem locknut [A] with the steering stem

nut wrench [B] to obtain the proper adjustment.

If the steering is too tight, loosen the stem locknut a frac-

tion of a turn; if the steering is too loose, tighten the lock-

nutafractionofaturn.

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001–1100

NOTE

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Turn the locknut 1/8 turn at a time maximum.

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Install the steering stem head.

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Tighten the following:

Torque - Steering Stem Head Nut: 78 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 58

ft·lb)

Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m,

14.5 ft·lb)

NOTE

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Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to en-

sure even tightening torque.

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Check the steering again.

If the steering is too tight or too loose, repeat the adjust-

ment as mentioned above.

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Install the handlebar [A] on the handlebar holder as

shown.

Same Length [B]

Bridge Bar [C]