Kawasaki KS125 KE125 1974 – 1985 Motorcycle Online Repair Manual

This 202 page pdf document, Kawasaki KS125 KE125 1974 – 1985 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for the 1974 – 1985 Kawasaki KS125 and KE125 motorcycles – both US and European motorcycles.

This Kawasaki KS125 KE125 1974-1985 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual is designed primarily for use by motorcycle mechanics in a properly equipped shop. However, it contains enough detail and basic information to make it useful to the motorcycle user who desires to carry out his own basic maintenance and repair work. Since a certain basic knowledge of mechanics, the proper use of tools, and workshop procedures must be understood in order to carry out maintenance and repair satisfactorily; the adjustments, maintenance, and repair should be carried out only by qualified mechanics whenever the owner has insufficient experience or has doubts as to his ability to do the work so that the motorcycle can be operated safely.

In order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly mistakes, the mechanic should read the text, thoroughly familiarizing himself with the procedures before starting work, and then do the work carefully in a clean area. Whenever special tools or equipment is specified, makeshift tools or equipment should not be used. Precision measurements can only be made if the proper instruments are used, and the use of substitute tools may adversely affect safe operation of the motorcycle.

Year Model Beginning Frame No.
1974 KS125 K1-000001
1975 KS125A K1-018862
1976 KE125-A3 K1-033500
1977 KE125-A4 K1-048101
1978 KE125-A5 K1-060501
1979 KE125-A6 K1-074101
1980 KE125-A7 K1-081601
1981 KE125-A8 K1-091501
1982 KE125-A9 K1 -101701

(European Models)
1983 KE125-A10 K1 -104001
1984 KE125-A11 K1-105801
1985 KE125-A12 K1-107501

Kawasaki KS125 KE125 1974 – 1985 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual Table of Contents

(1) Adjustment

The adjustment chapter gives the procedure for all adjustments which may become necessary periodically and which do not involve major disassembly.

(2) Disassembly

This chapter shows the best method for the removal, disassembly assembly, and installation which are necessary for maintenance and repair. Since assembly and installation are usually the reverse of disassembly and removal, assembly and installation are not explained in detail in many cases. Instead, assembly notes and installation notes are provided to explain special points.

(3) Maintenance and Theory of Operation

The procedures for inspection and repair are described in detail in this chapter. An explanation on the structure and functioning of each of the major parts and assemblies is given to enable the mechanic to understand better what he is doing.

(4) Appendix

The appendix in the back of this manual contains miscellaneous information, including special tool list, a torque table, a table for periodic maintenance, and a troubleshooting guide.

(5) Supplement

The maintenance and repair procedures that are unique to later year units since the first publication of the Service Manual, are explained in this chapter per one year unit.

Kawasaki KS125 KE125 1974 – 1985 Motorcycle Service Repair Manual Index of Topics

Air cleaner
Air cleaner element
Air cleaner housing
Axle
Battery
Brakes
Brake cam lever angle
Brake light circuit
Brake light switch, front
Brake light switch, rear
Carburetor
Carburetor cable
Charging system
Choke cable
Clutch
Clutch cable
Clutch release mechanism
Condenser
Contact breaker
Coupling
Crankcase
Crankshaft
Cylinder
Cylinder head
Drive chain
Drive shaft
Engine
Engine bearings
Engine lubrication system
Engine oil tank
Engine sprocket
External shift mechanism
Front brake
Front brake cable
Front brake lever
Front fork
Front hub
Fuel tank
Grease seals
Handlebar
Headlight
Headlight circuit
Headlight unit
Horn
Horn circuit
Ignition coil
Ignition magneto coil
Ignition switch
Ignition system
Ignition timing
Kickstarter
Lighting/charging coils
Lubrication, general
Magneto fly wheel
Magneto stator
Model identification
Muffler
Neutral switch
Oil change, transmission
Oil pump
Oil pump cable
Oil pump gear
Oil seals, engine
Output shaft
Performance curves
Periodic maintenance
Piston
Piston rings
Rear brake
Rear brake cable
Rear brake pedal
Rear hub
Rear shock absorbers
Rear sprocket
Right engine cover
Rim
Rotary valve
Shift drum
Spark plug
Special tools
Specifications
Speedometer
Speedometer cable
Speedometer gear housing
Spoke
Sprocket, engine
Sprocket, rear
Steering
Steering stem
Steering stem bearings
Supplement
1980 model
1981 model
1982 model
Swing arm
Tachometer
Tachometer cable
Tachometer gear
Tail light circuit
Throttle control cable
Throttle cable
Tires
Torque table
Transmission
Troubleshooting guide
Tube
Turn signals
Wheel, front
Wheel, rear
Wheel balance
Wheel bearings
Wiring diagram
Supplement 1983 ~ 1985 model
Battery Installation
Engine Sprocket Installation
Ignition Coil
Model Identifications
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Specifications