2022 Kawasaki KX65 PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE
PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE
Pre-race Checks
- Front axle nut, or axle clamp nut tightness
- Front fork clamp bolt tightness
- Handlebar clamp bolt tightness
- Throttle case 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
- Transmission oil level
- Carburetor clamp screw tightness
- Carburetor top cap tightness
- UNI-TRAK® tie-rod mounting bolt tightness
- UNI-TRAK® rocker arm bolt torque
- Rear shock absorber bolt torque
- Swingarm pivot shaft nut torque
- Rear axle nut torque
- Rear sprocket bolt or nut torque
- Rear brake pedal operation
- Seat installation
- Front and rear wheel spoke tightness
- Front and rear tire air pressure
- Drive chain slack
- Coolant level
Maintenance After the First Race
- Clean the air cleaner element
- Adjust the drive chain slack.
- Torque the rear sprocket nuts.
- Tighten 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 silencer bolts or nuts.
- Torque the front and rear fender bolts or nuts.
- Torque the fuel tank and seat bolts or nuts.
- 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 crankshaft’s big end will wear excessively. After riding, inspect the crankshaft’s big end. If the crankshaft’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 big end bearings.
- Grease the throttle grip and throttle cables.
Suggested Spare Parts
- Front and rear wheels
- Shift pedal and brake pedal
- Brake lever, clutch lever, and holders
- Throttle and clutch cables
- Handlebar
- Front and rear fenders, side covers, and number plate
- Radiator, radiator cover, and coolant hoses
- Throttle grip assembly
- Carburetor jets
- Air cleaner element
- Muffler, silencer, and related parts
- Chain cover
- Front springs (for suspension adjustment)
- Rear shock absorber spring (for suspension adjustment)
- Rear 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, O-rings, washers, snap rings, wire, adhesive tape, vinyl tap (or duct tape), and #400 to #600 emery cloth