1973-1981 Kawasaki Z KZ900-1000 Motorcycle Repair Manual by Clymer

Description

This 1973-1981 Kawasaki Z KZ900-1000 Repair Manual by Clymer provides service, maintenance and repair information for 1973 Kawasaki Z1 Series 900cc, 1974 Kawasaki Z1 Series 900cc, 1975 Kawasaki Z1B Police 900cc, 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 C2 Police, 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 B1, 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 A4, 1977 Kawasaki KZ900 A5, 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000A1, 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 B1 LTD, 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000D1 Z1-R, 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A2, A2A, B2 LTD, C1 Police, C1A Police, D1 Z1-R, 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000D2 Z1-R, 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000A3, A3A, C2 Police, 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000-E1 Shaft, 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000-B3 LTD, 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000D3 Z1-R, 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000C3 Police, 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000A4, 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 G1 Classic, 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 B4 LTD, 1981 Kawasaki Z1000K1 (International), 1981 Kawasaki Z1000J1 (International), 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000K1 LTD and 1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J1 Sports motorcycles.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE, GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization, Service hints, Safety first, Expendable supplies, Shop tools, Emergency tool kits, Troubleshooting and tune-up equipment

CHAPTER TWO, TROUBLESHOOTING

Starting difficulties, Poor performance, Clutch and transmission, Drive train, Chassis, Brakes, Electrical system, Charging system, Lighting, Fuses, Wiring

CHAPTER THREE, LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE, AND TUNE-UP

Scheduled maintenance, Weekly maintenance, Monthly maintenance, Six month maintenance, Tune-up, Air cleaner, Fuel system cleaning, Spark plugs, Cam chain adjustment, Air suction valves, Valve clearance, Contact points, Ignition timing, Throttle cable adjustment, Carburetors, Cylinder compression, Lubrication, Engine oil and filter, Chassis maintenance

CHAPTER FOUR, ENGINE

Engine design, Break-in, Cam chain and tensioner, Camshafts, Valves, Cylinder block and pistons, Engine removal/installation, Oil pump, Crankcase, Crankshaft and cam chain

CHAPTER FIVE, CLUTCH

Operation, Cable replacement, Release, Plates and hub

CHAPTER SIX, TRANSMISSION

Transmission outer parts, Drive sprocket cover, Chain oil pump, Drive sprocket, Shift linkage, Front bevel drive, Transmission internal parts, Shift drum and forks, Input shaft, Output shaft, Kickstarter

CHAPTER SEVEN, FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

Fuel tank, fuel tap, Carburetors, Carburetor adjustment, Carburetor service, Accelerator pump, Air suction system, Crankcase breather, Exhaust system

CHAPTER EIGHT, BRAKES

Brake fluid bleeding, Brake fluid change, Front brake pads, Front brake caliper, Rear brake pads, Rear brake caliper, Brake discs, Master cylinders, Rear drum brake

CHAPTER NINE, WHEELS AND TIRES

Front wheel, Rear wheel, Wheel inspection, Tire changing, Inner tube repair, Tubeless tires

CHAPTER TEN, CHASSIS

Front fork, Steering play, Steering head, Rear shock absorbers, Swing arm, Drive chain, Rear bevel drive, Drive shaft

CHAPTER ELEVEN, ELECRICAL SYSTEM

Fuses, Battery, Charging system, Charging system test, Alternator, Ignition system, Spark plugs, Ignition advance, Condenser, Ignition coil, Pickup coils, IC igniter, Starting system, Starter clutch, Starter solenoid, Lighting system, Fuel gauge, ZIR circuits, Horn

SUPPLEMENT, 1980-1981 SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS