Monday 10 December 2012

1981 kawasaki z250c single cam chain timing

When I removed the cam chain from the bike I forgot to note what the timing was. There are a few different kawasaki z250 (twin), z200, kz250, kl250 workshop manuals kicking about but none of them seem to match the kawasaki z250c timing settings. Here's how to do it:

With the cam lobes at 4 and 8 oclock positions. Use the z200 timing mark and point it to the top position - not the kl250 mark. Push your fingers into the cam chain to make sure it's snug and still matches up.




At the crank case, ensure the ( T ) mark matches up with the guide. If these are perfectly aligned you are good to bolt it all down. It's best to turn the crank manually in the counter clockwise motion to make sure that no valves are hitting and do go on with the regular valve adjustment process in the manuals.




*This does not cover the steps for the cam chain tensioner and valve clearance bits which are important to ensure no damage is done once started. Please email me if you need a manual.

30 comments:

  1. I need a manual. Please email one.

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  2. your incredible thanks so much for posting this, you saved us. could we please get an email of the manual?

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  4. Hi there!
    I have just purchased a 1982 KZ250 for my rather short wife. The machine will not rev over 5500RPM and after checking and cleaning EVERYTHING ancillary I adjusted the cam timing as you have posted here. Thanks so much for that - no difference. Removed the cam and no matter how experienced you are with motors I believe that absolutely ANYONE who sees this camshaft would be staggered as to the condition. I do have photos if you are interested. I too do not have a manual and cannot be sure that any of the ones on the net are the right ones for my model 1982 ED - electronic ignition type. If you could email one I would be eternally grateful. I believe there may be a tensioner problem as well due to scouring on the large Cam bushing behind the timong cog and the tensioner doesn't quite behave as I would expect it too.
    Thanks so much for your generous support of the motorcycling community with your posts.
    Regards, a very grateful rider, Graham.

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    1. Have you taken the head completely apart and taken a look? Did your valves strike the piston or anything?

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    2. Hi, a have same problem with Kl 250, what was wrong with your Kz? Sternadellukas@gmail.com

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  6. hi, could you email a z250c manual as well? thanks in advance, juraj - jkosnar@gmail.com

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  8. Hello
    I am chasing a manual for a KZ250 1980

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    1. Yo have you found one, Im hunting for a 1982 kz250 manual, specifically the timing and valve adjustment section

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  9. Could you send me the manual?
    kmz.ryu1.0730@gmail.com
    and then I'd like you to remove this comment because of case... Thank you.

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  10. Can you publicly post the manual somewhere?

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  11. Send Manual thanxs nlweijers@yahoo.com

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  12. hi I would appreciate a copy of the manual thanks wagon808@live.com thanks

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  13. Hi, can you send me the manual by email? thanks a lot!
    martijnfloor@live.nl

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  14. Hi could someone send me manual, thanks a lot. STERNADELLUKAS@GMAIL.COM

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  15. If you have some spare time to send me the manual as well. navilous777@gmail.com

    My bike is backfiring and not starting at all.

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  16. THANKS for info i could use a manual on this 81 model kawasaki kl 250 a3 thank you so much

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  17. in Desperate need of 81 KL250a manual plz joeltroon@gmail.com

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  18. Also desperate for a kl250c manual . Brought the bike as a non runner and pulled it down and restored it from scratch but runs like crap. Thought I had the timing right but starting to think otherwise . If you could send one joe_finch91@hotmail.com

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  19. Hi FishCan Man,
    I'm hoping you are still active on this blog after 8years.
    I've just bought a 1982 Z250C in very original condition and have stumbled over your page looking for a manual. If you could help by emailing a copy I'd love you forever. Cheers and best wishes for 2021. Mal in Oz.

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  20. In a very similar situation to many of these others so if you have the time and there’s any life left in this thread a manual would stretch a long way! Thanks for any consideration. My email is samwwood2000@gmail.com

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  21. If you are still active, I would greatly appreciate a copy of your manual relating to my Z250ltd
    Thanks in advance. D
    drgbodyshop@gmail.com

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  22. I too am struggling to get a manual for my Z250ltd and would appreciate a copy of your manual if you are still active. Thanks in advance. D
    drgbodyshop@gmail.com

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  23. I too am struggling to get a manual for my Z250ltd and would appreciate a copy of your manual if you are still active. Thanks in advance. D
    drgbodyshop@gmail.com

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  24. Hello, I have a 1981 KL 250. Would you be kind enough to email me a copy of the manual. Thank you very much. My email is Roaddog7072@yahoo.com. Thanks again

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  25. Hi friend. I have a 1980 z200, but the 250 manual would be close enough to do most things needed. I am at paulisanartist@gmail.com, if you possibly could. Very grateful. Paul G

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