Can I get some trouble on a manual?

Greenhorn18 · 05-16-2008

I have a 1981 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR and was wondering if a manual of a 1981 Kawasaki KZ250 LTD would work. Are they the same engine because I have to pull the piston and put new rings in the thing. I was look at a manaul on ebay but it is for an 81' KZ250 LTD instead of a KZ250 CSR. Would that make much of a difference?

A2rider · 05-16-2008

They are the same bike, only differences are cosmetic.

Praveen · 06-26-2008

Hi Greeenhorn18.

My wife has a 1981 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR LTD. We are also looking for a repair manual. Just out of curiosity, how much did that manual run you? Just wondering if the price for the one I'm looking at is in the right ball park.

Greenhorn18 · 07-04-2008

On ebay I picked it up for about $21.50 with shipping and everything.

Praveen · 07-10-2008

Thank you!

That's about what I think would be a reasonable price, someone on ebay is looking for $35 with S/H - a bit high. Especially since I only need the section on setting the carburetor.

I appreciate the feedback.

Greenhorn18 · 07-11-2008

Just so u know there is no adjustment on that carb. The air-fuel screw is sealed.

LoudFastUgly · 07-11-2008

Locks only keep honest people out.

StarGate · 07-11-2008

Think back to your childhood, didn't you always want to do what someone told you that you weren't allowed to do.

LoudFastUgly · 07-11-2008

There's a long winded story about an early 70's Imperial that sure looked like it was abandoned... but thats' another topic along the riverbank.

A2rider · 07-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarGate

Think back to your childhood, didn't you always want to do what someone told you that you weren't allowed to do.

Like what? Pods? Kerker?

StarGate · 07-11-2008

Like you can't adjust your mixture screw if you are in the U.S.A.

A2rider · 07-11-2008

We can do anything we want until they implement a sniffer test. Just for that, I'm going to take the end cap off the Kerker and show the straight pipe guys what a real bike sounds like!

LoudFastUgly · 07-11-2008

We have the sniff test already...

Oh wait, the techs can't safely tie down a bike to a cage dyno...
Mmm, no test.

Also, more than 20 years old, mmm, no test.

Also, engine installed was not offered by the oem as an option...

Mmm, no test.

A2rider · 07-11-2008

I had to get new plates, as we moved to a new state. They come out and check the VIN # and also write down the engine # on the paperwork. The woman asked me why the frame was stamped 650 but the motor says 750. I told her the engine wasn't big enough and I had a new one put in. She smiled and handed me my paperwork and told me that was an original answer.

mr351clevland · 07-12-2008

y would you need a manual ? its only timing and head tentions if ya need to know ask me and ill help ya out

bobbyjim · 07-12-2008

I have an '80-'81 KZ250C1/C2/D1/D2/G1/G2 Factory Origianal Kawasaki Service Manual for sale. It's $20.00 plus postage. This is the same manual as used by the dealer mechanics AND NOT A CLYMER but original. If anyone wants it let me know.

05-16-2008	#1 (permalink)
Greenhorn18 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	Can I get some trouble on a manual? I have a 1981 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR and was wondering if a manual of a 1981 Kawasaki KZ250 LTD would work. Are they the same engine because I have to pull the piston and put new rings in the thing. I was look at a manaul on ebay but it is for an 81' KZ250 LTD instead of a KZ250 CSR. Would that make much of a difference?

07-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
Greenhorn18 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	manual On ebay I picked it up for about $21.50 with shipping and everything.

07-11-2008	#7 (permalink)
LoudFastUgly Got KZ? BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario Kanata Posts: 882	Locks only keep honest people out. __________________ KZ550A4

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StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Think back to your childhood, didn't you always want to do what someone told you that you weren't allowed to do. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

07-11-2008	#9 (permalink)
LoudFastUgly Got KZ? BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario Kanata Posts: 882	There's a long winded story about an early 70's Imperial that sure looked like it was abandoned... but thats' another topic along the riverbank. __________________ KZ550A4

05-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	They are the same bike, only differences are cosmetic.

06-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
Praveen Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21	Hi Greeenhorn18. My wife has a 1981 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR LTD. We are also looking for a repair manual. Just out of curiosity, how much did that manual run you? Just wondering if the price for the one I'm looking at is in the right ball park.

07-10-2008	#5 (permalink)
Praveen Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21	Thank you! That's about what I think would be a reasonable price, someone on ebay is looking for $35 with S/H - a bit high. Especially since I only need the section on setting the carburetor. I appreciate the feedback.

07-11-2008	#6 (permalink)
Greenhorn18 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	Just so u know there is no adjustment on that carb. The air-fuel screw is sealed.

07-11-2008	#11 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Like you can't adjust your mixture screw if you are in the U.S.A. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

07-11-2008	#12 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	We can do anything we want until they implement a sniffer test. Just for that, I'm going to take the end cap off the Kerker and show the straight pipe guys what a real bike sounds like!

07-11-2008	#13 (permalink)
LoudFastUgly Got KZ? BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario Kanata Posts: 882	We have the sniff test already... Oh wait, the techs can't safely tie down a bike to a cage dyno... Mmm, no test. Also, more than 20 years old, mmm, no test. Also, engine installed was not offered by the oem as an option... Mmm, no test. __________________ KZ550A4

07-11-2008	#14 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	I had to get new plates, as we moved to a new state. They come out and check the VIN # and also write down the engine # on the paperwork. The woman asked me why the frame was stamped 650 but the motor says 750. I told her the engine wasn't big enough and I had a new one put in. She smiled and handed me my paperwork and told me that was an original answer.

07-12-2008	#15 (permalink)
mr351clevland Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 34	y would you need a manual ? its only timing and head tentions if ya need to know ask me and ill help ya out

07-12-2008	#16 (permalink)
bobbyjim Banned BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 48	I have an '80-'81 KZ250C1/C2/D1/D2/G1/G2 Factory Origianal Kawasaki Service Manual for sale. It's $20.00 plus postage. This is the same manual as used by the dealer mechanics AND NOT A CLYMER but original. If anyone wants it let me know.

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