Kawasaki KX 65 Lowering Linkage - Rear Suspension
TOOLS NEEDED: Tape Measure, 17mm wrench, 17mm ratchet and socket, Bike stand
The Tamer KX 65 lowering linkage system allows the user 4 choices of settings regarding seat height for your little racer. As racer grows, you can adjust the linkage system accordingly without affecting the rear shock travel and keeping them in complete control while boosting their confidence. Included in the package are 2 quantity red arms, 2 quantity offset inserts with large hole towards center and 2 quantity offset inserts with large hole offset to 1 side. Setting A Stock height Setting B 2.5 (83mm) lower than stock Setting C 1 (25mm) lower than stock Setting D 1.5 (38mm) lower than stock Step 1: Remove stock existing linkage arms from both sides. Step 2: Decide which level of lowering you want to start with. (See Fig. 1). This can be done by having your racer set on the bike with the stock linkage in place still with their legs hanging to the ground. While someone holds them upright on the bike, measure the distance from the bottom of their feet to the ground.
This configuration is 2.5 or 83mm lower than stock
This configuration is stock
This configuration is 1 OR 25mm lower than stock
This configuration is 1.5 or 38mm lower than stock Hole #1

FIG. 1

Step 3: Once the level of lowering is decided, place the stock suspension bolt through Hole #1 (Fig 2) and slide bolt back in to linkage from the shifter side of the motorcycle. Hole #1 (Fig 2) goes in the rear linkage hole on the motorcycle. Now place the second arm onto the same bolt on the brake side of linkage and thread stock nut to hold everything in place. DO NOT tighten the nut with tools yet, only snug it up to the parts. VERY IMPORTANT: The bolt head and the nut will fit into the recesses on the red arms (Fig 3). The flat side of the arms mounts against the linkage.

Rear of bike

FIG. 2 FIG. 3
Step 4: Place the insert into the red linkage arm on the shifter side of motorcycle. Make sure it is positioned correctly for the desired lowering height that you decided. Swing it into place and start the bolt into the linkage. Do Not push the bolt all the way through as then you will not be able to swing the 2nd arm into place. Step 5: Now place the 2nd insert in the other red linkage arm on the brake side of the motorcycle, swing the arm into place and finish pushing the stock bolt through. Make sure the insert did not fall out of place on the first side. If all is in place, install the stock nut on the stock bolt and tighten all bolts. You are now ready to ride. Tamer Billet MX Inc. 402-420-9557 www.tamerbilletmx.com kevin@tamermx.com

1. Opee takes a break between motos. 2. We love America! 3. The Godfather, Mike Metzger takes on Supermoto and captured 5th place finish overall in Long Beach, CA. 4. Ampd Mobile gals are ready for the new 2007 SX series.
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GALLERY

5. Over the falls. Amazing what bikes can do during the Endurocross. 6. Kawasaki's President, Scott Kiyama celebrates with Ryan Villopoto and James Stewart as they were presented their '06 Championship rings. 7. #33 rider AXs Darcy Lange gets ready for the BooKoo Arenacross to reclaim his title. 8. After an amazing performance at this years Endurocross, Nathan Woods takes 2nd place overall and $4,000. 9. Can you tell Ricky Dietrich likes his American boots?
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TeamGreen

MOTOCROSS

Xtreme Team Green

The new season for Team Green kicked off this year just like the prior 25 years at the Unlimited Sports Winter National Olympics. What was different about this years Mini Os was that it effectively introduced the New Team Green motocross program, which was previewed at last summers Loretta Lynns National with great success.

Dave Gowland

Whats so new about Team Greens Motocross Program, you ask? Prior to last year, no fewer than 70 riders were considered in-house or factory-direct supported riders. These were riders who would directly contact Kawasaki in order to arrange their sponsorships, get parts, bikes, have engines built and re-built, etc. The remainder of the Team Green riders were handled by their local dealerships, which when it came to support at the big national races, was not
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the ideal way to go. Dave Gowland came in as motocross supervisor for the 2006 season with a few new ideas, and the results so far have been overwhelmingly positive. The first impression of the changes made it appear that the program overall was down-sized, when in fact its been refocused and intensified. To start with, Gowland decreased the number of in-house, factory-direct supported riders down to 30. The reasoning is simple: focus more effort on
the riders who not only have shown the skill and determination to win national championships on Kawasaki's, but have also shown the ability and desire to travel and be ready for all of the big national races. According to Gowland, "The number one goal for these riders is to win national titles, or at the least, end up on the box at all of
the big amateur national races. Our factory-direct racers were contracted not only to show up at the big races, but to be prepared and ready to win. And by focusing on a smaller group for in-house support, Team Greens staff is much more able to provide them with the support and product that they need in order to make that happen. So far, the results indicate that the program is a success. The updated program made somewhat of a debut at Loretta Lynns last August, where Team Green riders took home an astounding 14 national titles up from only 5
the year before. Most recently, in what is considered the first race of the 2007 season, the Unlimited Sports Winter National Olympics results were equally impressive 18 titles fell into the hands of Team Green riders. Prior to that, the results from Texas, Vegas and Ponca City further made the point - in other words: So far, so good! What does this mean for the rest of the Team Green-supported riders who fell away from the in-house deal? It means better support, and possibly even more dominance on a local and regional level. Another of Gowlands directives pushed local and regional support back out to the Team Green dealer network, allowing a much more localized method of distributing parts, bikes and technical know-how. In a sense, it pushes the program back to its roots, so to speak, in that local dealers are now once again much more a part of the day-to-day racing program of the fastest local and regional Kawasaki racers. What it also does is allow riders who may not necessarily want to travel to the national-level races (where their skill level may not be top-3 or championship level) to focus on local and regional races, where theyre most likely already regular winners or front-runners. In doing so, these racers can take advantage of Kawasakis awesome contingency program which will help them pay off their heavily discounted bikes and cover many travel expenses. For a solid local or regional amateur, this program will essentially allow for a free racing career, which can perhaps even become profitable once the move to the A or money classes occurs. There is no expectation to travel to all of the Lorettas Regionals, for instance, or for a fast local New England racer to be prepped and ready to trav-

el out to Texas for the spring nationals at Oak Hill and Mosier Valley trips that can put the average racing family into a tough financial position, and which often leads to mediocre results. At this point we have about 160 kids receiving a very significant amount of support all over the country, Gowland says. They receive a great deal on new KX motorcycles, a parts allowance, and they can concentrate on earning as much money as possible from the contingency program without the worry of traveling to the nationals. It is the best way to support this level of rider, and based on what Im seeing from their results, its working well. But success can be measured in a number of ways, some tangible like results at the national and local level and some intangible such as the perception of the team by its riders and other racers and families. With the new Team Green motocross program, Gowland hopes to have both of those bases covered. Part of what I wanted to achieve with the new inhouse portion of the program is to bring back the feeling that to be a Team Green rider was truly the ultimate example of success in amateur racing, he says, adding. I really wanted to bring back some of the luster that for so long had been associated with being a Team Green rider, but that seemed to have been lost somewhere over the past several years. Furthermore, Gowland continues to spread the family-feel thats made Team Green such a homecoming for so many riders throughout its history. The feeling that Kawasaki riders and their families truly are part of something bigger than themselves, and that extends to everyone at the track, not just those who happen to be on green bikes. I try to make a point of congratulating every rider of a good performance, regardless of what brand theyre riding," says Gowalnd. "I still think its important for everyone to know that were here not only because we want to sell more motorcycles, but because we deeply love and depend on this sport. And were here to do everything in our power to make everyones experience at the race track as positive as possible. With an attitude like that, and a group of riders and families as solid as Team Green currently has under his helm, Dave Gowland and Team Greens 2007 motocross program is a winner before the gate even drops.

Team Green Motocross Riders
Blake Baggett Elizabeth Bash Chase Bell Zachary Bell Adam Cianciarulo ThomasCovington Devin Culbreth Stone Edler Zackery Freeberg Blake Green Michael Hall Eddie Hart Hunter Hewitt Shaun Kalos Peter Larsen Coleman Martin Earl May Chelsea McSwain Tyler McSwain Dalton Myers Colt Nichols Sara Price Cody Robbins Tania Satchwell Tyler Sjoberg Lowell Spangler Austin Squires Justin Summers Malcolm Stewart Austin Stroupe Matt Tedder Dean Wilson
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LATEST PRODUCTS

2007 KAWASAKI THOR GEAR
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KAWASAKI CASUALS

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For more information, go to www.kawasaki.com or visit your local Kawasaki dealer near you.
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25 YEARS OF TEAM GREEN

2001- 2005

2003 2001

Another potential cover Team Green picked off the editing room floor. As exhausted Heidi Landon at the finish of the West Virginia GNCC.
Although the name is Italian, his speed and style are pure American. Ryan Villopoto clinched the overall win and coveted FIM 85cc Junior World Cup Championship.
Mercedes Gonzalez was spotted hanging out with Team Greens sponsor Creative Nails at the LA Convention Center, hooking up with a free manicure. 28 Inside Team Green / www.kawasaki.com
KAWASAKI TEAM GREEN IS LOOKING FOR PAST TEAM GREEN RIDERS: In celebrating 25 years of Amateur Trackside Support, Kawasaki Team Green is searching out former Team Green racers. We would like information from you regarding your racing and lifestyle past and present. Send an email to teamgreen.rider@kmc-usa.com. Please make sure you put 25 years in the subject line.

2005 2004

Jeff Fredette celebrating his 25th Anniversary at the International Six Days Enduro.
Trey Canard enjoys being in the spotlight at the US Open event held in Las Vegas. www.kawasaki.com / Inside Team Green 29

TECH TIP

2007 TEAM GREEN RECOMMENDED KX (MX) JETTING CHART
KX65A7F STOCK MAIN JET KMC P/N NEEDLE & CLIP KMC P/N NEEDLE JET KMC P/N POWER / LEAK JET KMC P/N PILOT JET KMC P/N SLIDE KMC P/N FUEL SCREW TURNS OUT AIR SCREW TURNS OUT SPARK PLUG NGK/KMC # C/S SPROCKET GEARING RR SPROCKET #190

92063-021

5GSP-68 #3 16187-1226

KX85A7F STOCK #140

NAPE #3 16187-1178

KX100D7F STOCK #138

NAPF #4 16187-1179

KX125-M3 STOCK #420

6CHJ10-82 #3 16187-0003
KX250T7F (4-stroke) STOCK #180

NCYU #2 16187-0193

KX250R7F STOCK #160

NFTG #2 16187-0158

KX450D7F (4-stroke) STOCK #175

HCVR #4 16187-0214

T.G. #138

T.G. #135

T.G. #410

T.G. #175

NCYS #4 16187-0191

T.G. #165

NFUF #2 16187-0162

T.G. #180

92063-1360 92063-1359 92063-1359 92063-1338 92063-1473 92063-1472 92063-1376 92063-1372 92063-1368 92063-1370 92063-1374

#4 Position

O-0 16017-1413 N/A #25

92064-032

N/A #45

92064-1142

N/A #48 #45 3.5 16025-1220 N/A N/A N/A #48
N/A #40 5.75 16025-0003 N/A N/A #37.5

92064-1215

#60 #50 #55 16159-1057 16159-1053 16159-1054
#70 #55 16159-0004 16159-1054

92064-1140

92064-1141

92064-1144

92064-1130

92064-1143 92064-1142

92064-1143 92064-1216

1.5 16025-1040 N/A N/A

3.5 16025-1220 N/A

N/A 1 5/8 2.5

8.0 16025-1217 N/A N/A 1.75 2

1-1/2 BR10EG

92070-1133

1-1/2 BR10EIX

92070-1272
1-1/2 BR9EIX 105NGK 105NGK

1-1/2 6918B-51

N/A CR8E

92070-0019

1-1/2 BR8ECMVX

92070-0015

N/A CPR8EB

92072-0020

105NGK

92070-1241

92070-1271 92070-1241

92070-1241 92070-0010

CAUTION: Team Green specifications are obtained using 92 Octane pump fuel mixed at a 32:1 mix ratio. Your results will vary with the use of different gasolines, oils, temperatures, altitudes or mix ratios. Team Green does not recommend the use of low octane pump gas, aviation fuels or octane boosters. Use of these products may cause engine damage or failure. Recommended for sea level to 3,000 feet above sea level. : Team Green recommends no change from stock. *Team Green Specifications subject to change. N/A: Non-applicable

2007 TEAM GREEN RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION CHART
FRONT FORKS Fork Position (height)* 15mm 10mm Flush Std Std Std Std Std Std Std Std 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 7mm 10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm Oil Level Volume 130mm 130mm 125mm 90mm 90mm 90mm 80mm 90mm 90mm 90mm 80mm 310cc 310cc 310cc 360cc 370cc 370cc 370cc Stock Stock Stock Plus 10cc Oil Weight Reb Out 2**** 2**** 3**** n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 Comp Out n/a n/a n/a 6-10 6-10 6-10 8-12 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 REAR SHOCK Reb Out 2**** 1.5**** 1**** 8 8-9 8-9 7-8 7-8
Turns Clicks Comp Out Out Comp Nitro High Low Pressure Speed
Rider Weight KX65A7F 55-65 65-75 75-85 Up to 75 75-100 100-115 115-125 70-85 85-100 100-115 115-125 130-150 150-170 170-190 125-140 140-160 160-180 180-195 140-155 155-170 170-185 185-200
Spring Rate 0.26Kgf 0.27Kgf 0.28Kgf 0.27Kgf 0.28Kgf 0.29Kgf 0.30Kgf 0.27Kgf 0.28Kgf 0.29Kgf 0.30Kgf 4.3N/mm 4.4N/mm 4.5N/mm 4.2N/mm 4.2N/mm 4.4N/mm 4.5N/mm 4.5N/mm 4.6N/mm 4.7N/mm 4.7N/mm Light Stock Heavy Xtra Light Light Stock Heavy Xtra Light Light Stock Heavy Light Stock Heavy Light Light Stock Heavy Light Stock Heavy Heavy
Spring Rate 4.7Kgf 4.9Kgf 4.9Kgf 4.4Kgf 4.6Kgf 4.8Kgf 5.0Kgf 4.4Kgf 4.6Kgf 4.8Kgf 5.0Kgf 5.1Kgf 5.3Kgf 54N/mm 47N/mm 49N/mm 51N/mm 53N/mm 48N/mm 50N/mm 52N/mm 54N/mm Light Stock Stock Xtra Light Light Stock Heavy Xtra Light Light Stock Heavy Light Stock Heavy Xtra Light Light stock Heavy Xtra Light Light Light Stock
Sag Level 70mm 70mm 70mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 80-85mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm 102-105mm
Pull Rods **STK **STK 85.3mm 2 2-3 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10
Full Soft Full Soft Full Soft 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-- 2.- 2.- 2.- 2.25
140psi 140psi 140psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi 150psi
*Fork Height is measured from top of fork tube to top of fork clamp. **Stock 86.3mm pull rods on the 2002 KX65 can be exchanged for optional 85.3mm or 87.3mm to raise or lower the seat height by 4.5mm each. ****Refer to the 2007 KX65 owners's manual for position information. FOOTNOTES - Rebound and compression adjustments are the number of clicks out from full hard (all the way in). Front fork oil level in millimeters (mm) is a measured distance or in cc's for a measured volume. Rear shock sag level is measured in millimeters (mm). All optional spring part numbers can be found at your local Kawasaki dealership. SPECIAL NOTE - Team Green recommends that any suspension sag measurements be done when shock is cold. Always test new setting before racing. N/mm = Newtons / millimeter - Kgf = kilograms force Conversion Formula for each method of measurement: N/mm Spring Rate x 0.102 = Kgf/mm Spring Rate and Kgf/mm Spring Rate x 9.807 = N/mm Spring Rate Team Green Specifications subject to change.