Clymer Manuals Kawasaki KZ500/550 and ZX550 1979-1985
Part number M449
includes full color troubleshooting section and wiring diagrams, as well as secrets from top tuners.
Clymer Kawasaki KZ500/550 and ZX550 1979-1985 repair manual is written
specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance
to troubleshooting to complete overhaul of your Kawasaki KZ500/550 and
ZX550 1979-1985
Contents:
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)
Publisher : Clymer
Language : English
Softcover : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0892873639
ISBN-13 : 978-0892873630
Item Weight : 652 g
Dimensions : 17.78 x 1.91 x 26.04 cm
Out of print