2022 Kawasaki KLX140R Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
NOTICE
Sticking muds or dusts on the sliding surface of the rear shock absorber could damage to the oil seal, leading to an oil leak. Clean the sliding surface after each ride.
Pump the seat down and up by 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke.
If it does not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the oil leak and rear shock absorber mounting.
Visually inspect the rear shock absorber for oil leakage.
If necessary, repair or replace by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment
The spring preload of the shock absorber can be adjusted to suit various riding conditions. In addition the damping force can be adjusted easily, making it unnecessary to change the oil viscosity.
Rebound Damping Adjustment (KLX140B/C)
To adjust the rear shock absorber rebound damping, turn the rebound damping adjuster at the bottom of the rear shock absorber with a flat tip screwdriver.
- A. Rebound Damping Adjuster
If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Rebound Damping Adjuster Settings (KLX140B)
- A. Seated Position (Adjuster Turned Fully Clockwise)
- B. Softer (Counterclockwise)
- C. Harder (Clockwise)
- D. Standard Setting
- Number of turns counterclockwise usable range-22 clicks or less
- Standard Rebound Damping Adjuster Setting 10 th clicks
- Counterclockwise from the fully seated position
Rebound Damping Adjuster Settings (KLX140C)
- A. Seated Position (Adjuster Turned Fully Clockwise)
- B. Softer (Counterclockwise)
- C. Harder (Clockwise)
- D. Standard Setting
- Number of tums counterclockwise usable range-20 clicks or less
- Standard Rebound Damping Adjuster Setting 11 clicks
- Counterclockwise from the fully seated position
NOTICE
Do not force the rebound damping force adjusters beyond the fully seated position, or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
Adjustment Compression (KLX140B/C)
To adjust the rear shock absorber compression damping, turn the compression damping adjuster on the gas reservoir with a flat tip screwdriver. 
- A. Compression Damping Adjuster
If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following.
Compression Damping Adjuster Setting
The compression damping adjuster is a 4-stage adjustable.
- A. 1st (Softest)
- B. 2nd
- C. 3rd
- D. 4th (Hardest)
- E. Adjusting Mark
Standard Compression Damping Adjuster Setting 2nd position
Spring Preload Adjustment
The rear shock absorber can be adjusted by changing the spring preload for various riding and loading conditions. If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, have it adjusted by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NOTE
The installation and removal of the rear shock ab- sorber should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer