Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [170/322] 6 wheels tires

10-6 WHEELS/TIRES

Wheel Alignment

Toe-in is the amount that the front wheels are closer to-

gether in front than at the rear at the axle height. When

there is toe-in, the distance A (Rear) is the greater than B

(Front) as shown.

The purpose of toe-in is to prevent the front wheels from

getting out of parallel at any time, and to prevent any slip-

ping or scuffing action between the tires and the ground. If

toe-in is incorrect, the front wheels will be dragged along

the ground, scuffing and wearing the tread knobs.

Caster and camber are build-in and require no adjust-

ment.

A (Rear ) – B (Front) = Amount of Toe-in

(Distance A and B are measured at axle height with the

vehicle sitting on the ground, or at 1G.)

Steering Centering Inspection

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Test ride the vehicle.

If the handlebar is straight when the vehicle is traveling in

a straight line, go on to the Toe-in Inspection procedure.

Otherwise, go on to the Steering Centering Adjustment

procedure.

Steering Centering Adjustment

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Hold a straightedge [A] against the rear wheel rim on one

side at axle height.

•

With the handlebar straight ahead, loosen the locknuts [A]

[B] and turn the tie-rod adjusting sleeve [C] until the front

wheel on that side is parallel to the straightedge.

NOTE

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The locknut [A] on the opposite side of the flattened area

[D] on the tie-rod has left-hand threads. Turn the wrench

clockwise for loosening.