2022 Kawasaki KX450X PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE Owners Manual

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2022 Kawasaki KX450X PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE

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PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE

Pre-Race Checks

  • Front axle nut, or axle clamp bolt torque
  • Front fork clamp bolt torque
  • Handlebar clamp bolt torque
  • Throttle grip screw tightness
  • Throttle grip operation
  • Front and rear brake hose installation
  • Front and rear brake fluid level
  • Front and rear brake disc and caliper installation
  • Front and rear brake function
  • Fuel tank installation
  • All control cable routings
  • Engine mounting bolt torque
  • Engine sprocket installation
  • Shift pedal bolt torque
  • Engine oil level
  • Rocker arm pivot nut torque
  • Tie-rod mounting nut torque
  • Rear shock absorber nut torque
  • Swingarm pivot shaft nut torque
  • Rear axle nut torque
  • Rear sprocket nut torque
  • Rear brake pedal operation
  • Seat installation
  • Front and rear wheel spoke torque
  • Front and rear tire air pressure
  • Front fork air pressure
  • Drive chain slack
  • Coolant level
  • Oil applied to air cleaner element
  • Clutch hose installation
  • Clutch fluid level

Maintenance After the First Race

  • Clean the air cleaner element.
  • Adjust the drive chain slack.
  • Torque the rear sprocket nuts.
  • Torque the spokes.
  • Check the front and rear tire air pressure.
  • Torque the front and rear axle nuts.
  • Torque the swingarm pivot shaft nut.
  • Torque the muffler and exhaust pipe bolts and nuts.
  • Tighten the front and rear fender bolts.
  • Tighten the fuel tank and seat bolts.
  • Check the front and rear brake function.
  • Check the steering play.
  • Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
  • Check the coolant level.

Maintenance After Riding on a Dusty Course

  • If dirt or dust gets into the engine, the cylinder, piston, and crankshaft bearings will be damaged. After riding, inspect the crankshaft’s big end. If the crank-shaft’s big end is worn past the service limit, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
  • Clean the sliding surface of the front fork and rear shock absorber.

Maintenance After Riding in the Rain or on a Muddy Course

  • Clean the sliding surface of the front fork and rear shock absorber.
  • Apply grease to the swingarm and rear suspension pivots
  • Inspect the drive chain and rear sprocket for wear.
  • Clean the air cleaner element
  • Check the cylinder and crankshaft’s big end.
  • Grease the throttle grip and control cables.

Suggested Spare Parts

  • Front and rear wheels
  • Shift pedal and brake pedal
  • Brake lever, clutch lever, and holders
  • Throttle cables
  • Handlebar
  • Front and rear fenders, side covers, and number plate
  • Radiator, radiator shroud, and water hoses
  • Throttle grip assembly
  • Air cleaner element
  • Muffler, and related parts
  • Chaincase
  • Rear shock absorber springs (for suspension adjustment)
  • Rear and engine sprockets with bolts/nuts and circlips
  • Electrical parts
  • Spark plugs
  • Clutch assembly and friction plates
  • Gaskets
  • Front and rear tires (various compounds and tread patterns for different conditions)
  • Front fork assembly
  • Piston and piston rings
  • Tire wraps, bolts, nuts, screws, O-rings, washers, snap rings, wire, adhesive tape, vinyl tape (or duct tape), and #400 to #600 emery cloth

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