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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Kawasaki KAWASAKI 900 & 1000cc FOUR (1973 - 1978) Clymer

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This vintage motorcycle manual is 624 pages.

HONDA 250 & 305cc TWINS 1959-1969

CHAPTER ONE / INTRODUCTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Slat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Backfiring / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Vibration / High oil consumption / Clutch slippage / Transmission problems / Poor handling / Brake malfunctions / Lighting difficulties

CHAPTER TWO / CL72/77 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Compression checks / Tappets / Points / Timing / Spark plugs / Fuel system / Air cleaner / Clutch /Drive chain / Brakes / Battery / Lubrication / Torque specifications / Daily inspection / Periodic inspection

CHAPTER THREE / CL72/77 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Removal installation / Cylinder head / Rocker arms / Camshaft / Cylinder / Crankshaft / Connecting rods / Pistons and rings / Crankcase / Clutch / Gearshift mechanism / Oil pump / Carburetors

CHAPTER FOUR / CL72/77 FRAME
Handlebars and controls / Front fork / Steering stem / Fuel tank / Air cleaner case / Seat / Kickstand / Exhaust / Air cleaner / Swing arm / Shocks / Wheels

CHAPTER FIVE / CL72/77 ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Ignition system / Coil / Spark advancer / Points / Condenser / Spark plugs / Silicon rectifier / Battery / Horn / Lights / Switches / Wiring diagram

CHAPTER SIX AND SEVEN/ C72/77, CS72/77 AND CB72/77 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Cylinder head / Cylinder / Pistons / Left crankcase cover / Clutch / Right crankcase cover / Valve and rocker arms / Oil pump

CHAPTER EIGHT AND NINE/ C72/77, CS72/77 AND CB72/77 FRAME SERVICE
Handlebars and controls / Front fork / Shock absorbers / Swing arm / Wheels and brakes / Drive chain / Fuel tank / Air filter / Exhaust pipe and mufflers / Kickstand

CHAPTER TEN / C72/77, CS72/77, CB72/77 ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Ignition circuit / Charging circuit

KAWASAKI 250-750cc TRIPLES 1969-1979

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Service hints / Tools / Expendable supplies / Safety first

CHAPTER TWO / MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Compression test / Spark plugs / Breaker points / Ignition timing (breaker point models) / Capacitor discharge ignition / Air cleaner / Carburetor adjustment / Oil pump adjustment / Clutch adjustment

CHAPTER THREE / ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH
Engine lubrication / Cylinders and cylinder heads / Piston, pin and rings / Crankcase cover / Engine sprocket / Alternator / Clutch and release mechanism / Primary drive gear / Gearshift mechanism / Crankcase / Crankshaft / Transmission / Kickstarter

CHAPTER FOUR / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KH500 and H1 capacitor discharge ignition system / H2 ignition system / Spark plugs / Alternators / Rectifier / Solid state voltage regulator / Electromagnetic voltage regulator H1 / Battery / Lights / Horn

CHAPTER FIVE / CARBURETORS
Carburetor operation / Carburetor overhaul / Carburetor adjustment / Carburetor components / Miscellaneous carburetor problems

CHAPTER SIX / CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING
Frame / Handlebar / Wheel and tires / Front disc brakes / Drum brakes / Brakes / Front fork / Steering system / Shock absorbers / Swing arm / Rear sprocket / Fuel and oil tanks / Exhaust system / Drive chain / Hydraulic steering damper / Exhaust pipe and muffler / Frame repair

CHAPTER SEVEN / PERIODIC SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

CHAPTER EIGHT / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Troubleshooting instruments /Emergency troubleshooting / Charging system / Engine / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / Fuel system / Clutch slip / Transmission / Poor handling / Brakes / Lighting system / Troubleshooting guide

SPECIFICATIONS
S1 / KH250 / S2 / S3 / KH400 / H1 / KH500 / H2

U.K. SUPPLEMENT

WIRING DIAGRAMS

KAWASAKI 900 & 1000cc FOURS 1973-1978

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Parts replacement / Tools / Expendable supplies / Serial numbers / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Tools / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil change / Drive chain lubrication / Contact breaker points lubrication / Swing arm lubrication / Fork oil level check / Fork oil change / Rear brake cam lubrication / Steering stem lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Daily checks / Weekly checks / long term checks / Maintenance schedule / Valve clearance adjustment / Camshaft chain tension adjustment / Clutch linkage adjustment / Chain oil pump flow rate (1973-1974 models) / Contact breaker points gap / Ignition timing / Steering play adjustment / Decarbonizing / Winter storage

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER FOUR / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor operation / Fuel system cleaning / Troubleshooting / Carburetor overhaul / Carburetor adjustment / Rejetting the carb / Air cleaner / Gas tank

CHAPTER FIVE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Ignition system operation /Ignition advance mechanism / Ignition coil / Spark plugs / Capacitor (condenser) / Contact breaker points and capacitors / Voltage regulator / Rectifier / Alternator / Starter / Starter relay / Headlight adjustment / Rear Brake light switch / Lighting circuits / Wiring diagrams

CHAPTER SIX / ENGINE
Engine layout / Camshafts / Cylinder head and valves / Cylinder block and pistons / Starter motor / Alternator / Oil pump / Engine removal and installation / Crankshaft and camshaft chain / Splitting and joining the case / Kickstarter

CHAPTER SEVEN / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Chain cover / Chain oil pump (1973-1974 models) / Clutch release mechanism / Output sprocket / Starter clutch / Gear selector mechanism / Clutch /Transmission

CHAPTER EIGHT / CHASSIS
Wheels / Hub and axle / Hydraulic front brake / Brake pads / Caliper / Brakes / Front forks / Steering stem / Rear coupling and sprocket / Swing arm / Shock absorbers / Chain / Exhaust system

APPENDIX / SPECIFICATIONS AND TIGHTENING TORQUES

SUPPLEMENT / 1977-1978 SERVICE INFORMATION
Brake adjustment / Fork oil level / Tune-up / Electrical system / Front wheel / Speedometer gear housing / Front forks / Front hub and axle / Front disc brake / Rear wheel / Rear coupling and sprocket / Rear hub and axle / Rear disc brake / Brake bleeding / Swing arm / Shock absorber / Mufflers / Specifications

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