How/where do I adjust the idle on this 1980 KZ250?
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Re: How/where do I adjust the idle on this 1980 KZ250?
21 Sep 2011 00:26Kawasaki_Mike wrote: I need to adjust the idle on my wife's bike because its like so low(600-700 RPM) it will barely stay started and wants to stall when you put the clutch in to shift gears. I'm pretty sure the dealership adjusted it when we took it in for the inspection, and they didn't know what it should be idling at. About what RPM should this bike idle at? And if anyone can point me in the right direction for adjusting the idle with directions that someone with no mechanical skills can follow it would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.
The Throttle Stop Screw is shown as #37 on the diagram found at kawsaki.com (see image below).
Lots of good info on kawasaki.com, including parts diagrams, part numbers, models sharing same part, availability, etc.
Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734
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Re: How/where do I adjust the idle on this 1980 KZ250?
30 Oct 2011 02:47 - 30 Oct 2011 02:53
I don't remember what I had mine set at (haven't had the 250 for 2 1/2 years now 
), but on a quick search I found this site:
www.zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ250-D1%20LTD.htm
They list the idle speed at 1250rpm. Seems a little high to me though...
EDIT: Confirmed from a few other online sources that idle should be between 1200-1300rpm
), but on a quick search I found this site:www.zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ250-D1%20LTD.htm
They list the idle speed at 1250rpm. Seems a little high to me though...
EDIT: Confirmed from a few other online sources that idle should be between 1200-1300rpm
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Re: How/where do I adjust the idle on this 1980 KZ250?
30 Oct 2011 03:11clutch wrote: I don't remember what I had mine set at (haven't had the 250 for 2 1/2 years now
www.zedder.com/Info/80%20KZ250-D1%20LTD.htm
They list the idle speed at 1250rpm. Seems a little high to me though...
EDIT: Confirmed from a few other online sources that idle should be between 1200-1300rpm
And make sure it is good an warmed up before you set it
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
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