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Kawasaki KX125 - User Manual

Kawasaki KX125
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KX125
KX250
Motorcycle
Service Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

General Information

Before Servicing

Essential precautions and procedures before performing motorcycle inspection or maintenance.

Model Identification

Visual identification of models.

General Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for KX125 and KX250 models, covering dimensions, engine, and frame.

Technical Information

Explains specific technical aspects like the ratchet-type shift mechanism and chrome composite plating.

Periodic Maintenance

Periodic Maintenance Chart

A comprehensive chart detailing maintenance operations and their recommended frequencies.

Torque and Locking Agent

Lists critical torque values and specifies the use of locking agents for various fasteners.

Specifications

Provides standard and service limit values for key engine and chassis components.

Fuel System

Specifications

Details carburetor specifications, jetting, and fuel levels for KX125 and KX250 models.

Carburetor

Covers carburetor inspection, fuel level adjustment, removal, installation, and disassembly.

Air Cleaner

Instructions for air cleaner housing removal, installation, and element cleaning/inspection.

Cooling System

Specifications

Outlines coolant type, mixed ratio, total amount, and radiator cap relief pressure.

Coolant

Covers coolant level inspection, deterioration, draining, filling, air bleeding, and pressure testing.

Water Pump

Details water pump cover and impeller removal/installation, and shaft/seal procedures.

Engine Top End

Specifications

Provides detailed measurements and limits for cylinder, piston, rings, and connecting rod components.

Cylinder Head

Procedures for compression measurement, removal, installation, and warp inspection.

Cylinder

Covers cylinder removal, installation, wear inspection, and piston/ring measurements.

Engine Right Side

Specifications

Details clutch specifications including lever play, plate thickness, warp, and clearances.

Clutch Cable

Procedures for clutch lever free play adjustment, cable removal, installation, and lubrication.

Clutch

Covers clutch removal, installation, friction/steel plate inspection, and hub spline inspection.

Engine Removal;Installation

Special Tool

Identifies the specific tool required for engine removal/installation (Jack).

Engine Removal

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the engine from the motorcycle frame.

Engine Installation

Procedures for correctly installing the engine, including torque specifications and adjustments.

Engine Bottom End;Transmission

Specifications

Provides transmission oil grades, viscosity, capacity, and specifications for crankshaft and transmission components.

Crankcase

Covers crankcase splitting, disassembly, assembly, and bolt torque specifications.

Transmission

Details transmission shaft removal/installation, gear identification, shift fork/drum inspection, and gear damage checks.

Wheels;Tires

Specifications

Lists rim runout, tire pressure, and standard tire sizes for KX models.

Wheels (Rims)

Procedures for front and rear wheel removal, installation, and inspection.

Tires

Instructions for tire removal, installation, and bead breaker usage.

Final Drive

Specifications

Details drive chain slack, 20-link length, standard chain specs, and rear sprocket warp limits.

Drive Chain

Covers drive chain slack inspection/adjustment, wear inspection, lubrication, removal, and installation.

Sprockets

Procedures for engine and rear sprocket removal/installation, and wear/warp inspection.

Brakes

Specifications

Provides brake adjustment, fluid type, pad lining thickness, and disc thickness/runout specifications.

Brake Fluid

Detailed information on brake fluid handling, level inspection, fluid change, and bleeding procedures.

Caliper

Covers caliper removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, and inspection of seals and pistons.

Suspension

Specifications

Details front fork and rear shock absorber adjustments, oil capacity, spring lengths, and gas pressure.

Front Fork

Covers air pressure inspection, rebound/compression damping adjustment, and oil level adjustment.

Rear Suspension (Uni-Trak)

Procedures for rear shock absorber adjustments, spring replacement, disassembly, and assembly.

Steering

Special Tools

Lists specialized tools required for steering stem and head pipe maintenance.

Steering

Covers steering play inspection, adjustment, stem/bearing removal, and installation.

Handlebar

Instructions for handlebar removal and installation on different models.

Electrical System

Specifications

Provides standard values for magneto, ignition system, throttle sensor, and fuel cut valve.

Ignition System

Details ignition timing adjustment, coil inspection, spark plug checks, and CDI unit inspection.

Flywheel Magneto

Covers flywheel magneto removal, installation, inspection, and output voltage testing.

Appendix

Troubleshooting Guide

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common engine and chassis problems.

Cable, Wire and Hose Routing

Diagrams illustrating the correct routing of cables, wires, and hoses for KX125 and KX250 models.

Summary

General Information

Before Servicing

Essential precautions and procedures before performing motorcycle inspection or maintenance.

Model Identification

Visual identification of models.

General Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for KX125 and KX250 models, covering dimensions, engine, and frame.

Technical Information

Explains specific technical aspects like the ratchet-type shift mechanism and chrome composite plating.

Periodic Maintenance

Periodic Maintenance Chart

A comprehensive chart detailing maintenance operations and their recommended frequencies.

Torque and Locking Agent

Lists critical torque values and specifies the use of locking agents for various fasteners.

Specifications

Provides standard and service limit values for key engine and chassis components.

Fuel System

Specifications

Details carburetor specifications, jetting, and fuel levels for KX125 and KX250 models.

Carburetor

Covers carburetor inspection, fuel level adjustment, removal, installation, and disassembly.

Air Cleaner

Instructions for air cleaner housing removal, installation, and element cleaning/inspection.

Cooling System

Specifications

Outlines coolant type, mixed ratio, total amount, and radiator cap relief pressure.

Coolant

Covers coolant level inspection, deterioration, draining, filling, air bleeding, and pressure testing.

Water Pump

Details water pump cover and impeller removal/installation, and shaft/seal procedures.

Engine Top End

Specifications

Provides detailed measurements and limits for cylinder, piston, rings, and connecting rod components.

Cylinder Head

Procedures for compression measurement, removal, installation, and warp inspection.

Cylinder

Covers cylinder removal, installation, wear inspection, and piston/ring measurements.

Engine Right Side

Specifications

Details clutch specifications including lever play, plate thickness, warp, and clearances.

Clutch Cable

Procedures for clutch lever free play adjustment, cable removal, installation, and lubrication.

Clutch

Covers clutch removal, installation, friction/steel plate inspection, and hub spline inspection.

Engine Removal;Installation

Special Tool

Identifies the specific tool required for engine removal/installation (Jack).

Engine Removal

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the engine from the motorcycle frame.

Engine Installation

Procedures for correctly installing the engine, including torque specifications and adjustments.

Engine Bottom End;Transmission

Specifications

Provides transmission oil grades, viscosity, capacity, and specifications for crankshaft and transmission components.

Crankcase

Covers crankcase splitting, disassembly, assembly, and bolt torque specifications.

Transmission

Details transmission shaft removal/installation, gear identification, shift fork/drum inspection, and gear damage checks.

Wheels;Tires

Specifications

Lists rim runout, tire pressure, and standard tire sizes for KX models.

Wheels (Rims)

Procedures for front and rear wheel removal, installation, and inspection.

Tires

Instructions for tire removal, installation, and bead breaker usage.

Final Drive

Specifications

Details drive chain slack, 20-link length, standard chain specs, and rear sprocket warp limits.

Drive Chain

Covers drive chain slack inspection/adjustment, wear inspection, lubrication, removal, and installation.

Sprockets

Procedures for engine and rear sprocket removal/installation, and wear/warp inspection.

Brakes

Specifications

Provides brake adjustment, fluid type, pad lining thickness, and disc thickness/runout specifications.

Brake Fluid

Detailed information on brake fluid handling, level inspection, fluid change, and bleeding procedures.

Caliper

Covers caliper removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, and inspection of seals and pistons.

Suspension

Specifications

Details front fork and rear shock absorber adjustments, oil capacity, spring lengths, and gas pressure.

Front Fork

Covers air pressure inspection, rebound/compression damping adjustment, and oil level adjustment.

Rear Suspension (Uni-Trak)

Procedures for rear shock absorber adjustments, spring replacement, disassembly, and assembly.

Steering

Special Tools

Lists specialized tools required for steering stem and head pipe maintenance.

Steering

Covers steering play inspection, adjustment, stem/bearing removal, and installation.

Handlebar

Instructions for handlebar removal and installation on different models.

Electrical System

Specifications

Provides standard values for magneto, ignition system, throttle sensor, and fuel cut valve.

Ignition System

Details ignition timing adjustment, coil inspection, spark plug checks, and CDI unit inspection.

Flywheel Magneto

Covers flywheel magneto removal, installation, inspection, and output voltage testing.

Appendix

Troubleshooting Guide

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common engine and chassis problems.

Cable, Wire and Hose Routing

Diagrams illustrating the correct routing of cables, wires, and hoses for KX125 and KX250 models.

Kawasaki KX125 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement124cc
IgnitionCDI
Final DriveChain
Front Tire80/100-21
Rear Tire100/90-19
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooled
Front Suspension48mm inverted telescopic fork
Front BrakeSingle 250mm disc
Rear BrakeSingle 240mm disc
Ground Clearance370mm
Seat Height950mm

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