1980 kawasaki Z 250 C - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

is the spark getting to the end of the plug or the end of the cable

spark plugs, fuel filter, carb, coil, ignition, fuel line. Any of these could be wrong and even quite a few other things could be wrong. More information on what it does and does not do when you try to start it is needed. Does it have compression, does it have spark, does it have clean fuel. Has this been stored for a long time?

The color is likely on the original registration, or might be linked to the vin number.

Hello Pam, the controllers on the Kawasaki, KLT 250 Prairie, 1983-1985 are suppose to be the same...i have never swapped a CDI controller on the older KZ 250's, so i can not advise if another unit would work. I did however locate a new replacement for your bike. Here is the link.
I hope this helps & good luck with your bike.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CDI-box-Kawasaki-KZ250-1980-1983-KZ-250-/250839194546?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a672e5bb2

check plug wires and the magneto, if it has points in it pull them apart and set them with a business card tighten them down and good to go

You will need a new coil it sounds like someone has mcgivered a coil from a single cylnder. they wont fire together, when one is on the comp stroke the other is on the exaust stroke, but the ignitions often fire a spark on compression annd exhaust strokes ie each time the crank rotates, so they have used this to get it running

If your bike fell on the right hand side check your throttle see if it is functioning properly it may be jammed from the fall.

you need to set it up on your fire mark not tdc and a simply rule of thumb take a card and use that to set the gap. some times you'll get lucky and they have the gap and valve specs on a sticker somewhere on the bike

hi yamafam,

below is the link that will show you the factory settings of the KZ250

http://www.zedder.com/Info/81%20KZ250-D2%20CSR.htm

regards

Try downloading at this site: http://www.trippycolor.com/1980-kawasaki-kz250-manual.html

Kawasaki Z250 http://reviewofmoto.ru/kawasaki-z250/

The Kawasaki model is KAF620-E

hi.

that should either be the fuel pipe, going to the fuel tap.
or possibly a vacuum pipe, probably still going to the fuel tap (there may be a fuel cut off system at the tap depending on the model)

hope this helps

It needs a good battery( new)
It can also damage the regulator, jump starting off a larger battery, or running with a stuffed battery.
When the new correct battery it fitted, get a volt meter, and put it across the battery terminals.
It should read 12v engine stopped and about 14v engine running, if it doesnt rise the regulator may be damaged.
The fact it is boiling the battery may just mean the regulator is working, but just cant charge a shorted battery

Hi, Castle Hill Motorcycles seems to be the main bike shop in your area, lot of dealers go overboard on repair work, grab your local phone book and even your local accessories store usually will know someone who repairs bikes in your area without charging and arm and a leg, shop around, what is the problem with the bike, maybe you can fix it yourself!!!

Where are you at in the world. Please call me, talking about a problem works better then emailing back and forth
361-947-3200
Mark Woodring

I ASSUME IT IS A FOUR STROKE AND IF SO YOU NEED TO CHECK THE TIMING AND THE VALVE CLEARENCE,IF IT IS A 2 STROKE I WOULD LOOK TOWARDS THE REEDS IN FRONT OF THE CARB,CHECK FOR CRACKS OR GAPS,ALSO MAKE SURE IF YOU CLEAN YOU CARB THAT YOU CAN SEE DAYLIGHT THRU YOUR PILOT JETS.JUST BECAUSE YOU SPRAY SOMETHING IN THERE DOESNT MEAN ITS UNGLOGGED GET PROOF

Unless the carbs and tank were carefully drained when it was parked up, you're going to probably need the carbs and fuel system cleaned. Miracles can happen though, put a litre or so in the tank on reserve and give it a go. The reason I say a litre is that it's not a lot to drain when you find the bike doesn't run worth beans. Some people would pull the valve cover off and oil up the dried out cam and followers before starting but it's unlikely you'll cause any damage. If you do need the carbs cleaned, don't let just any idiot do it. Take it to a pro.

I got a 250 ninja i just rebuilt the cheapest and best place i have found for free manuels diagnosise charts and easy picture to part number locator is www.cheapmotorcycleparts.com they even have free shipping but the best diagrams i found was at this site thanks

check for fuse or fuse link first