2022 Kawasaki KX85 Lubrication Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KX85 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
• Kick Pedal
• Footpeg
• Shift Pedal

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

• Clutch Cable
• Throttle Cable

Cable Lubrication

Apply grease to the following points:

• Clutch Inner Cable Upper End
• Throttle Inner Cable Upper End

A. Upper End

Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. Use a lubricant for drive chains. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for drive chains following the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner manufacturer. Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollers so that it will penetrate to the rollers and bushings. Wipe off any excess lubricant.

Wipe off any lubricant that gets on the tire surface.