Nope just checked the specs(Kawis web page) on the 09 it has the same fork adjustments as the 06-07.

Ken

 

Except the pressure relief screws on the fork top bolts.

 

This may sound stupid but it's what's kept me from actually doing this, on the front forks at least.

Clockwise from who's perspective? If I'm underneath looking up, it's not the same as top looking down and screwing from teh bottom...

 

On my 06 - I remove the rubber plugs at the bottom of the forks with a needle nose.
Then as I look up from the ground at the left or right fork (flat screwdriver in hand)
I turn the set screw clockwise until it is seated.
Then back it off the specified number of clicks to get the damping you desire.
Be sure that they are the same on both sides.
Go a little softer in dirt and firmer on road IMO.
It's nice to be able to adjust this stuff quickly depending on the days ride ahead.

Remember Lefty Lucy...Righty Tighty (unless you're dealing with reversed threads of course) which is not the case with the KLX250 forks.

 

The Kayaba forks used by Kawi for the KLX250/300/250S will require revalving if you ride them hard. For some reason, Kawi designed the high speed valving is too stiff and the low speed valving is too soft. The bike needs to have a more moderate high speed valving to absorb whoops and rocks, and a stiffer low speed valving to prevent bottom-out. Of course, this should be adjusted after you have the correct spring rate for your weight and fork oil for the type of riding you do.

 

There is definitely adjustment for rebound.It is on the rear shock. It has to do with how you "launch" off of turns. I believe Setting the rebound "stiff" allows you go harder into a turn with a bank and then "rebound" off of the turn with more force, hopefully passing someone in the process.

 

yes the rear has both rebound and compression settings, the rear shock is not the topic here the forks are..

Ken

 

Actually I started this thread to ask if I should be concerned that my left side adjustment screw at the front fork is VERY hard to turn and DOES NOT CLICK.

I know about the adjustments, but I thought there might be a problem with the left fork if the adjuster does not operate smoothly and without clicking.

Any thoughts on this?

 

I would definitely see the Stealer about it. You want to get it covered under warranty if possible.