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Kx250f clutch cable adjustment.
You should adjust the cable at the handlebars until it has loads of play and hardly moves the cable when you use the lever then adjust the same cable at the gearbox end until it comes back into acceptable range with correct amount of play then tighten locknut.
Periodic maintenance chart air filter servicing brake fluid brake inspection clutch cable adjustment.
If the clutch is really stiff compared to another 500 then it probably would be worth replacing the cable.
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You have three ways of adjusting cable slack.
Periodic maintenance 2 27 periodic maintenance procedures clutch lever free play adjustment turn the adjuster a so that the clutch lever b will have 8 13 mm 0 3 0 5 in of play.
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Now adjustment is not part of your problem.
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Kawasaki kx250f periodic maintenance.
You need to replace the clutch cable.
If the former owner couldn t find the manual it is possible forgot to lube the cable.
Clutch drag when cold is normal does it stall lurch or creep forward once it s warmed up after say a 10 min ride as for clutch adjustment your lever should have between 0 5 1 0 mm free play between the lever and perch.
Hopefully a minor adjustment and you ll be good to go.
If the adjustment has not helped and you had to do a lot of adjusting.
Page 3 quick reference guide general information periodic maintenance fuel system dfi cooling system engine top end clutch engine lubrication system engine removal installation crankshaft transmission wheels tires 10 j final drive 11 j brakes 12 j suspension 13 j steering 14 j frame 15 j electrical system 16 j appendix.
And do this adjustment process again.
Pulling the lever to your fingers should be enough to disengage the clutch.
This manual covers 2011 2016 kawasaki kx250f motocross bikes.