2022 Kawasaki KLX300/KLX300SM Suspension System
Suspension System
Front Fork
WARNING
Improper fork leg adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability, leading to an accident. Always add just the fork legs on the left and right sides to the same setting. which could
NOTICE
After riding on the normal road, the unpaved road, and in the rainy weather, clean off any dirt (grit, mud, or insect, etc.) stuck to the inner tube before it hardens. If the motorcycle keeps running with the dirt stuck to the inner tube, the oil seal will be damaged and it causes the oil leak.
Damping Compression Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the bottom of each front fork leg.
Standard
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- 12 clicks (KLX300D)
- 12 clicks (KLX300E)
- Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise.
- Turn the adjuster clockwise with a flat tip screwdriver to increase damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease damping force.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
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- Compression Damping Force Adjust
Setting Tables
Front Fork Damping Force Settings
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). : Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
- Rear Shock Absorber Damping Force Settings
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). **: Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.