2003-2006 Kawasaki KFX400 service manual, Page 307Get this manual
SERVICING INFORMATION
CHASSIS
Complaint Handling is too heavy or stiff1234512345678123451231212312Symptom and possible causes Remedy AdjustImproper front wheel alignmentLubricateInsufficiently lubricatedAdjustLow air pressure in front tiresReplaceTie rod ends tending to seizeRepair or replaceLinkage connections tending to seizeRegulateUnequally inflated tiresTightenLoose front wheel hub nutsReplaceDamaged or worn front wheel hub bearingsReplace or tightenWorn or loose tie rod endsReplaceDefective or incorrect front tiresDamaged or worn wishbone arms and related bear- ReplaceReplaceingsReplaceDistorted front wheelsTightenLoose chassis nuts and boltsRegulateUnequally inflated tiresAdjustImproper front wheel alignmentReplaceWorn front wheel hub bearingsRepair or replaceDistorted frame or wishboneReplaceDefective shock absorberRegulateHigh tire pressureReplaceWorn steering linkage connectionsTightenLoose suspension system boltsWorn or loose front wheel hub bearingsReplaceImproper front wheel alignmentAdjustTightenLoose nuts and boltsReplaceDamaged or worn front wheel hub bearingsLubricateInsufficiently lubricatedWeakened springReplaceShock absorber leaks oilReplace