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Outlines the manual's main sections including Adjustment, Disassembly, Maintenance, Appendix, and Supplement.
Provides a quick reference to all major sections (A-P) for easy navigation.
Displays side views of the KZ500-B1 for model identification.
Lists core technical data, performance curves, and the periodic maintenance chart.
Covers spark plug inspection, gap adjustment, and ignition timing tests.
Details adjustments and maintenance for carburetors, engine oil, and the fuel system.
Covers adjustments for rear shock absorbers, drive chain, brakes, and steering system components.
Explains wheel balancing, headlight aiming, and general chassis lubrication procedures.
Provides essential precautions and general rules for motorcycle disassembly.
Details the removal of fuel tank, fuel tap, air cleaner, carburetors, mufflers, and ignition coils.
Covers disassembly of camshafts, sprockets, cylinder head, valves, pistons, and rings.
Outlines the procedure for removing the engine from the frame and splitting the crankcase.
Details the disassembly of transmission gears, shafts, crankshaft, and connecting rods.
Covers maintenance for wheels, tires, rims, disc brakes, and fluid replacement.
Details maintenance procedures for the front fork, steering stem, and bearings.
Explains maintenance for rear shock absorbers, swing arm, and drive chain systems.
Covers cleaning and maintenance of air cleaner, fuel system, and carburetor components.
Details inspection and maintenance for camshafts, cylinder heads, valves, and seats.
Covers inspection and maintenance of pistons, cylinders, crankshafts, and connecting rods.
Explains the engine oil system, pressure checks, oil pump, filter, and breather maintenance.
Addresses common problems related to engine starting, running, compression, and performance.
Covers troubleshooting for chassis, electrical systems, handling, stability, and brakes.
Lists special tools required for service and provides essential wiring diagrams for troubleshooting.
Identifies 1980 models and lists their key specifications.
Details adjustments and maintenance specific to 1980 models, including carburetors and suspension.
Outlines disassembly steps for 1980 model variations, including engine and chassis components.
Highlights key modifications and updates for 1981 motorcycle models compared to previous years.
Details adjustments for front fork, rear shocks, and maintenance for brakes, headlights, and fuel systems on 1981 models.
Covers disassembly of clutch, rear disc brake, fuel level sender, and shift linkage for 1981 models.
Outlines the manual's main sections including Adjustment, Disassembly, Maintenance, Appendix, and Supplement.
Provides a quick reference to all major sections (A-P) for easy navigation.
Displays side views of the KZ500-B1 for model identification.
Lists core technical data, performance curves, and the periodic maintenance chart.
Covers spark plug inspection, gap adjustment, and ignition timing tests.
Details adjustments and maintenance for carburetors, engine oil, and the fuel system.
Covers adjustments for rear shock absorbers, drive chain, brakes, and steering system components.
Explains wheel balancing, headlight aiming, and general chassis lubrication procedures.
Provides essential precautions and general rules for motorcycle disassembly.
Details the removal of fuel tank, fuel tap, air cleaner, carburetors, mufflers, and ignition coils.
Covers disassembly of camshafts, sprockets, cylinder head, valves, pistons, and rings.
Outlines the procedure for removing the engine from the frame and splitting the crankcase.
Details the disassembly of transmission gears, shafts, crankshaft, and connecting rods.
Covers maintenance for wheels, tires, rims, disc brakes, and fluid replacement.
Details maintenance procedures for the front fork, steering stem, and bearings.
Explains maintenance for rear shock absorbers, swing arm, and drive chain systems.
Covers cleaning and maintenance of air cleaner, fuel system, and carburetor components.
Details inspection and maintenance for camshafts, cylinder heads, valves, and seats.
Covers inspection and maintenance of pistons, cylinders, crankshafts, and connecting rods.
Explains the engine oil system, pressure checks, oil pump, filter, and breather maintenance.
Addresses common problems related to engine starting, running, compression, and performance.
Covers troubleshooting for chassis, electrical systems, handling, stability, and brakes.
Lists special tools required for service and provides essential wiring diagrams for troubleshooting.
Identifies 1980 models and lists their key specifications.
Details adjustments and maintenance specific to 1980 models, including carburetors and suspension.
Outlines disassembly steps for 1980 model variations, including engine and chassis components.
Highlights key modifications and updates for 1981 motorcycle models compared to previous years.
Details adjustments for front fork, rear shocks, and maintenance for brakes, headlights, and fuel systems on 1981 models.
Covers disassembly of clutch, rear disc brake, fuel level sender, and shift linkage for 1981 models.
General| Displacement | 398cc |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air-cooled |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rear suspension details | Dual shocks, adjustable preload |
| Frame | Steel, double cradle |
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