2022 Kawasaki KX450 Lubrication Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KX450 Lubrication

Lubrication

Lubricate the areas shown in the illustrations of this section with either motor oil or regular grease after each race and whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy conditions, especially after using a high-pressure spray washer. Before lubricating apart, clean off any rust with rust remover and wipe off any grease, oil, dirt, or grime.

General Lubrication

Apply motor oil to the following pivots:

• Clutch Lever
• Front Brake Lever
• Rear Brake Pedal
• Rear Master Cylinder Joint Pin
• Footpeg
• Shift Pedal

Apply an aerosol cable lubricant with a pressure lubricator on all cables:

• Throttle Cable

Cable Lubrication

Apply grease to the following points: Throttle Inner Cable Upper End

• A. Upper End

Drive Chain Lubrication

• Lubricate the drive chain after riding through rain or on a wet track, or any time that the chain appears dry with a high-quality lubricant for drive chains.
• Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollers so that it will penetrate the rollers and bushings.
• Wipe off any excess lubricant.