2022 Kawasaki KX85 Daily Pre-Ride Checks Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KX85 Daily Pre-Ride Checks

Daily Pre-Ride Checks

help ensure a safe, reliable ride. animal and habitual performance if any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the appropriate section and take the action required Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is minimal, and habitual performance refers to returning the motorcycle to a safe operating condition.

WARNING
Failure to perform these checks before the operation may result in serious damage or an accident. Always perform daily checks before operation.

DANGER
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous, gas. inhaling carbon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or death. DO NOT run the engine in enclosed areas. Op erate only in a well-ventilated area.

Engine

• Transmission Oil No leakage level correct
• Coolant No leakage Level correct (engine cold)
• Radiator Cap Properly installed
• Spark Plug Correctly torqued
• Cylinder Head Nut Correctly torqued
• Cylinder Nut Correctly torqued
• Clutch Functions properly
• Carburetor Properly tuned
• Air Cleaner Apply oil to air cleaner element.
• Muffler Properly installed No damage
• Engine Sprocket No wear or damage

Frame

• Tires Overall condition good
  • No wear or damage
  • Pressure correct
  • Air valve cap installed
• Spokes No looseness
• Drive Chain Overall condition good
  • Chain slack correct
  • Oil if necessary
• Front and Rear Brakes Function properly
  • Lever and pedal play correctly
  • No fluid leakage
• Throttle Functions properly
  • The throttle grip returns smoothly
• Steering Smooth but not loose from lock to lock
  • No binding due to control cables
• Front Fork Functions properly
  • No oil leakage
• Rear Shock Absorber Functions properly
  • No oil leakage
• Fuel Tank. Mounted securely
  • No fuel leakage
• Rear Sprocket No wear or damage
• Engine Stop Button Functions properly
• Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners Properly tightened