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

Kawasaki KZ500B1 (U.S., Canada and Europe) (1979 - 1981) Clymer

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This Kawasaki Vintage Motorcycle Manuals is 352 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Expendable supplies / Shop tools / Emergency tool kit / Troubleshooting and Tune-up equipment / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting difficulties / Poor performance / Clutch and transmission / Drive train / Brakes / Electrical system / Charging system / Fuses / Wiring

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Battery / Engine oil and filter / General lubrication / Clutch adjustment / Drive chain / Steering/ Front forks / Rear shock absorbers / Tires / Engine tune-up / Air filter / Nuts, bolts and fasteners / Engine tune-up / Air filter / Fuel valve / Air suction valves / Valve clearance / Contact breaker points / Ignition timing (contact point ignition) / Ignition timing (Transistorized ignition) / Cylinder compression / Storage / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Break-in / Removal installation / Cam chain and tensioner / Valve cover / Camshaft / Cylinder head / Valves and guides / Cylinder block / Pistons and rings / Oil cooler / Oil filter bypass valve / Oil pump / Crankcase / Secondary shaft and starter clutch / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Cam chain inspection / Primary chain inspection / Crankcase assembly / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH
Operation / Clutch / Clutch release mechanism / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / TRANSMISSION
Sprocket cover / Neutral switch / Engine sprocket / Shift linkage / Shift detent / Transmission / Shift drum and forks / Transmission gears / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor service tuning troubleshooting / Rejetting / Fuel level inspection / Idle mixture adjustment / Fast idle adjustment / Crankcase breather / Air suction system / Fuel tank / Fuel tap / Fuel level sending unit / Exhaust system / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuses / Battery / Ignition system / Contact breaker points and condenser service / Spark plugs / Ignition advance mechanism / Ignition coil / Pickup coils Transistorized ignition / Alternator stator rotor / Starting system / Starter / Starter clutch solenoid / Lighting system / Turn signal cancelling system / Fuel level sensor / Fuel gauge / Horn / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / WHEELS, TIRES AND BRAKES
Wheels / Speedometer gear lubrication / Wheel bearings and seals / Brakes / Hydraulic disc brakes / Brake system bleeding / Brake fluid change / Brake line / Brake pad / Brake calipers / Master cylinder / Front rear master cylinder / Brake discs / Drum brake / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / CHASSIS
Fairing / Front fork / Steering head / Rear shock / Swing arm / Drive chain / Specifications

SUPPLEMENT / 1982 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1979 1980 1981 KAWASAKI KZ500B1 KZ500 KZ 500 B1 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1982 1983 KAWASAKI KZ500B4 KZ500 KZ 500 B4(Except U.S. & Canada)
1980 1981 KAWASAKI KZ550A1 A2 KZ550 KZ 550 A1 (U.S., & Canada)
1982 1983 KAWASAKI KZ550A3 KZ550 KZ 550 A3 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1979 1980 1981 KAWASAKI KZ550B2 KZ550 KZ 550 B2(Europe)
1981 KAWASAKI KZ550B2 KZ550 KZ 550 B2 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1980 KAWASAKI KZ550C1 KC550 KZ 550 C1 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1981 KAWASAKI KZ550C2 KZ550 KZ 550 C2 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1982 1983 KAWASAKI KZ550C3 KZ550 KZ 550 C3(U.S., Canada & Europe)
1981 KAWASAKI KZ550D1 KZ550 KZ 550 D1 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1982 1983 KAWASAKI KZ550F1 KZ550 KZ 550 F1(U.S. & Canada)
1982 1983 KAWASAKI KZ550H1 KZ550 KZ 550 H1 (U.S., Canada & Europe)
1982 1983 KAWASAKI KZ550M1 KZ550 KZ 550 M1 (U.S. & Canada)
1984 1985 KAWASAKI ZX550A1, A2 (U.S., Canada & Europe)

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