2022 Kawasaki KX85 Adjustable Ergonomics
Adjustable Ergonomics
Handlebar Removal
- Unlock the clamp of the number plate (see Steering section).
- Remove the handlebar holder bolts, the handlebar holders and the handlebars.
A. Handlebars
B. Handlebar Holders
C. Handlebar Holder Bolts
Check the handlebars for bent or crack.
Handlebar Installation
- Apply 2-stroke oil to the thread of the handlebar holder bolts.
- Install the holders so that the arrow marks on the holders point at the front.
- Align the punch mark on the handlebars with a gap at rear of the handlebar holder.
A. Handlebars
B. Handlebar Holders
C. Arrow Marks
D. Punch Mark
Tighten the front handlebar holder bolts first and then the rear ones. If the handlebar holders are correctly installed, there will be a gap at the rear part after tightening.
A. Handlebar Holders
B. Gap
Tightening Torque
Handlebar Holder Bolts: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf m, 18 ft-lb)
- Check the front brake for the proper brake effect, or no brake drag.
- Check the clutch lever and throttle for the proper operations.
Handlebar Height Adjustment
The handlebar height can be adjusted in the two positions (5 mm or 10 mm higher than standard setting).
- Remove the handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in this section).
- Check the handlebars for bent or crack.
- Remove the handlebar holder nuts and washers, and the handlebar holders.
A. Handlebar Holders
B. Handlebar Holder Nuts and Washers
- Select the handlebar height as follows.
- Install the collars between the handlebar holders and steering stem head.
A. 5 mm Higher than Standard Setting
B. 10 mm Higher than Standard Setting
C. Collars
D. Handlebar Holder (Both Sides)
E. Steering Stem Head
- Replace the handlebar holder nuts with new ones.
- Install the handlebar holders, the handlebar holder nuts and washers.
- Tighten the handlebar holder nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Handlebar Holder Nuts: 35 Nm (3.6 kgfm, 26 ft:lb) Install the handlebars (see Handlebar Installation in this section).
Handlebar Position Adjustment
To suit various riding positions, the handlebar position can be adjusted by turning the handlebar holders around.
- Remove the handlebars (see Handlebar Removal in this section).
- Check the handlebars for bent or crack.
- Remove the handlebar holder nuts and washers, and the handlebar holders.
A. Handlebar Holders
B. Handlebar Holder Nuts and Washers
- Turn the handlebar holders 180.
- Put the handlebars on the handlebar holders.
- Replace the handlebar holder nuts with new ones.
- Install the handlebar holders, the handlebar holder nuts and washers.
- Tighten the handlebar holder nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Handlebar Holder Nuts: 35 Nm (3.6 kgfm, 26 ft:b) Install the handlebars (see Handlebar Installation in this section).