3. INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
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Mongoose/KXR 250
WHEELS/TIRES
Check the tires for cuts, imbedded nails or
other damages.
Check the tire pressure.
TIRE PRESSURE
1 Rider
Front 0.28kgf/cm²
Rear 0.28kgf/cm²
TIRE SIZE
Front: 21*7-10
Rear : 20*11-9
Check the front axle nut for looseness.
Check the rear axle nut for looseness.
If the axle nuts are loose, tighten them to the
specified torque.
Torque: Front : 6.0~8.0kgf-m
Rear : 9.0~11.0kgf-m
Front Axle Nu
• Be sure that both tie-rod are turned the
same amount. If not, the machine will
drift tight or left even though the
handlebar is positioned straight which
may lead to mishandling and accident.
• After setting the toe-in to specification,
run the machine slowly for some
distance with hands placed lightly on
the handlebar and check that the
handlebar responds correctly. If not,
turn either the right or left tie-rod
within the toe-in specification.
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Tire pressure should be checked when
tires are cold.
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Tie-rod
Tie-rod End Nuts