Clymer Kawasaki Ninja 250R 1988 – 2012 Maintenance Troubleshooting Repair Manual

Description

1988 – 2012 Clymer Service Manual – this manual provides service, repair and maintenance information for 1988 – 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycles.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

Kawasaki Ninja 250R GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization, Warnings, cautions and notes, Safety, Serial numbers, Fasteners, Shop supplies, Tools, Measuring tools, Electrical system fundamentals, Service methods, Storage, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R TROUBLESHOOTING

Starting the engine, Engine spark test, Engine performance, Electrical testing, Starting system, Engine noise, Motorcycle noise, Engine lubrication, Engine leakdown test, Clutch, Gear shift linkage and transmission, Brakes, Steering and handling, Brake troubleshooting

Kawasaki Ninja 250R LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP

Tune-up, Air filter, Engine oil and filter, Idle speed adjustment, Spark plugs, Battery, Compression test

Ignition timing inspection, Brake system, Clutch, Cooling system, Fuel hose inspection, Emission control systems, Throttle cables, Choke cable, Carburetor synchronization, Tires and wheels, Valve clearance, Lights and horn inspection, Sidestand switch and ignition cut-off system, Steering head bearing inspection, Front suspension inspection, Front fork oil change, Rear suspension inspection, Swing arm bearing lubrication, Drive chain, Speedometer cable, Fasteners, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ENGINE TOP END (1988-2007 MODELS)

Exhaust system, Cylinder head cover, Camshafts, Rocker arms, Cylinder head, Valves, Cylinder, Piston and piston rings, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ENGINE TOP END (2008-ON MODELS)

Exhaust system, Air suction valve, Cylinder head cover, Camshafts, Valve lifters and shims, Cylinder head, Valves, Cam chain tensioner, Cylinder, Piston and piston rings, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ENGINE LOWER END

Engine, Left crankcase cover, Starter idler gear, Flywheel (alternator rotor) and starter clutch, Right crankcase cover, Cam chain tensioner (1988-2007 models), Camshaft chain and guides (1988-2007 models), Oil pump, Oil pressure relief valve, Crankcase oil screen, Oil pipes, Crankcase, Crankshaft, Connecting rods, Balancer shaft, Crankcase breather, Engine break-in, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R CLUTCH AND EXTERNAL GEARSHIFT MECHANISM

Clutch, Shift linkage, External gearshift linkage, Primary drive gear, Clutch cable replacement, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R TRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL GEARSHIFT MECHANISM

Transmission, Shift drum and forks, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

Carburetor, Throttle cables, Choke cable, Air box, Fuel tank, Fuel valve, Fuel level sensor (2008-on models), Clean air system (2008-on models), Evaporative emissions control system (California models only), Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1988-2007 MODELS)

Electrical component replacement, Continuity testing guidelines, Electrical connectors, Negative battery terminal, Battery, Charging system, Stator, Flywheel and starter clutch, Regulator/rectifier, Starting system, Starter, Starter relay, Starter circuit relay, Ignition system, Fan system, Coolant temperature gauge and sensor, Meter unit, Lighting system, Turn signal relay, Switches, Junction box and fuses, Wiring diagrams, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2008-ON MODELS)

Negative battery terminal, Battery, Charging system, Stator, Flywheel and starter clutch, Regulator/rectifier, Starting system, Starter, Starter relay, Starter circuit relay, Ignition system, Fan system, Meter unit, Fuel level system, Lighting system, Turn signal relay, Coolant temperature switch, Switches, Diodes, Fuses, Wiring diagrams, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R COOLING SYSTEM

Safety precautions, Radiator and fan, Thermostat, Thermostat housing, Coolant temperature sensor/switch, Water pump, Coolant reservoir, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R WHEELS, TIRES AND DRIVE CHAIN

Front wheel and speedometer drive unit, Rear wheel, Front and rear hubs, Wheel balance, Tire repairs, Tire changing, Drive chain, Drive sprocket guard, Sprockets, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Handlebars, Front fork, Steering stem and head, Steering head bearing races, Steering play inspection and adjustment, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R REAR SUSPENSION (1988-2007 MODELS)

Rear end support, Shock absorber, Shock absorber linkage, Swing arm, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R REAR SUSPENSION (2008-ON MODELS)

Rear end support, Shock absorber, Shock absorber linkage, Swing arm, Shock absorber adjustment, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R BRAKES (1988-2007 MODELS)

Brake fluid selection, Brake service, Brake pads, Front brake caliper, Front brake master cylinder, Rear brake caliper, Rear master cylinder, Rear brake pedal, Brake system draining, Brake system bleeding, Brake disc, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R BRAKES (2008-ON MODELS)

Brake fluid selection, Brake service, Front brake pads, Front brake caliper, Front master cylinder, Rear brake pads, Rear brake caliper, Rear master cylinder, Rear brake pedal, Brake system draining, Brake system bleeding, Brake disc, Specifications

Kawasaki Ninja 250R BODY (1988-2007 MODELS)

Seat, Side covers, Lower fairing, Upper fairing, Upper fairing bracket, Front fender, Rear fender, Tail cover, Side mirrors

Kawasaki Ninja 250R BODY (2008-ON MODELS)

Retaining clips, Front seat, Rear seat, Side covers, Lower fairing, Radiator fairing, Windshield, Upper fairing, Upper cover, Upper fairing bracket, Front fender, Front fender bracket, Rear fender, Side mirrors

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS