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John:
Hi all,

I have just submitted a review and posted a picture in the gallery. Take a look at my front fork and please tell me what it is. The bike is supposed to be a 89'er but the manual says I should be able to adjust the return damping on the top of the fork. :?:  I can only see the air-screw...

Any idea what's mounted on this bike?

Link - Top of front fork

/John

demographic:
Dunno bout your forks, it's different from mine but mines a 90 model.

You should be able to check what year your bike is by looking up the frame/engine numbers in the manual, can with my Clymer manual anyway.

You can also write a letter to Kawasaki motors UK and they will send one back telling you what year it is which can be handy if your putting the bike on the road :wink:

Be aware that year of manifacture can be before the model year though.

For instance, mine was manifactured in 89 but is a 90 model.

Good luck

GreenMachine:
I also have an '89. I know the book says that there should be an adjuster on the top but there is not one. I Have had the bike since brand new so I know it wasn't changed and thats exactly how mine looks.

I was woundering about you clutch pull. Whats up with that? Who makes it and how much does it change your pull?

Thanks,
Jody

Paul:
Green Machine, that looks like the Easy Pull. I have one, they are approximately $40 US and not worth it to me, BUT... my clutch pulls very easy already - changed the route of the clutch cable, bought the Fly perch...

John:
Hello GreenMachine,

It seems like the manual lies about our front forks then...

The clutch thingie made a difference for me - not being the strongest amongst men... It was only ?15 ~ $24.
It does not make a great difference but once installed I will keep it. Check under reviews for more info and some pictures.

/John

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