2022 Kawasaki KX85 PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE
PRE-RACE CHECKS AND AFTER-RACE MAINTENANCE
Pre-Race Checks-
- Front axle nut torque
- Front fork clamp bolt torque
- Handlebar holder bolt torque
- Throttle case cover 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 nut torque
- Engine bracket mounting nut torque
- Engine sprocket installation
- Shift pedal bolt torque
- Transmission oil level
- Carburetor clamp screw torque
- Carburetor top cap torque
- .Tie-rod mounting nut torque
- Rocker arm pivot nut torque
- Rocker arm bracket bolt torque
- Rear shock absorber mounting bolt 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 nipple torque
- Front and rear tire air pressure
- Front fork air pressure
- Drive chain slack
- Coolant level
- Oil applied to air cleaner element
Maintenance After the First Race
- Clean the air cleaner element.
- Adjust the drive chain slack.
- Torque the rear sprocket nuts.
- Torque the spoke nipples.
- .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 expansion chamber bolts.
- 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, cylinder, piston and crankshaft bearings will be damaged. After riding, inspect the crankshaft’s big end. If the crankshaft big end is worn past the service limit, replace the crankshaft with a new one.
- Clean the sliding suface 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.
- 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 and clutch cables
- Handlebars
- Front and rear fenders, side covers, and number plate
- Radiator, radiator shroud, and water hoses
- Throttle grip assembly
- Carburetor jets
- Air cleaner element
- Muffler, and related parts
- Chaincase
- Front fork springs (for suspension adjustment)
- Rear shock absorber springs (for suspension adjustment)
- Rear and engine sprockets with bolts/nuts and cir- clips
- 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 ring
- Tire wraps, bolts, nuts, screws, O-rings, washers, snap rings, wire, adhesive tape, vinyl tape (or duct tape), and #400 to #600 emery cloth