anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
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anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
25 Sep 2009 14:43
hey guys, i'm a new member, and just started to ride. my dad got me a '78 kz650 for my first bike. and it's needs to the clutch replaced on it. and i was wondering if anyone has an extra shop manual for that year bike. if anyone has any information i would be in debt to you. thank you
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
25 Sep 2009 16:41
im sure you can still order one from your dealer. about 30 bucks. thats how i got mine
1978 kz650b pretty much stock
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
25 Sep 2009 16:44
thee clutches are very tough what makes you think that you need to replace it.
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
26 Sep 2009 02:12
Michael
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
26 Sep 2009 06:30
Get the FSM (Factory Service Manual) and carefuly check both clutch adjustments before condemming the clutch. Check the cable too, might be worn out or never been lubed. Let us know...

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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
26 Sep 2009 09:22
There are some maintenance instructions here, including Clutch adjustment and replacement:
maintenance.kz650.info/GeneralMaintGuides.htm
maintenance.kz650.info/GeneralMaintGuides.htm
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
26 Sep 2009 10:48
You may get instructions here, but you really should consider buying the Kawasaki Factory Service Manual for your bike. It will save you tons of $$$ and time, and it describes step by step how to perform all the maintenance you will ever need to do on your bike along with a maintenance schedule. It gives instructions for checking to see if items (such as cam chain) are worn beyond service limits. It also gives a description of how each system on your bike works along with (and this IS important) torque specifications for fasteners, where to apply gasket sealants, and where to use locking agents. If you plan to keep the bike a while and do your own maintenance you will also need 2 torque wrenches, small scale and large scale, to do the work properly. You can nearly always find the Kawasaki factory manuals (don’t bother with aftermarket crap like Clymer, Hayes, Joe Deeks, etc.) on eBay. Just be sure to get the specific one for your bike year and model. Ed
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
28 Sep 2009 20:20
Try the Kawasaki dealer first, if no luck go to
www.repairmanual.com
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www.650info.com
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Re: anyone have the shop manual for a '78 kz650?
01 Oct 2009 17:19
Look for the Kawsaki manual number 99924-1007-03 which covers the 1978 through 1980 650s.
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Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel

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