2004 Kawasaki KFX 700 V Force Factory Service Manual, Page 301Get this manual
13-6 SUSPENSION Shock Absorbers
Front Shock Absorber Inspection
Since the front shock absorbers are sealed units which cannot be disassembled, only external checks are necessaryIf one unit is damaged, replace both shock absorbers as setIf only one unit is replaced and the two are not balanced, vehicle instability at high speed may result
Front Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment
The spring adjusting sleeve [A] on the rear shock absorber has positions so that the spring can be adjusted for different terrain and loading conditionsIf the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following tableSpring Action Position (STD) Spring Force Setting Soft Stronger Hard Load Light Heavy Terrain Smooth Rough Speed Low High