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Kawasaki Z / KZ 400-440-450-500-550 repair manuals

A repair manual for your Kawasaki Z / KZ 400, 440, 450, 500 or 550? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Kawasaki motorcycles. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

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Kawasaki 400, 500 & 550 Fours - 399 cc, 497 cc, 553 cc (1979-1991) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the Kawasaki motorcycles:
- Z400 J (399 cc, 1980-1983)
- ZR400 (Z400F) (399 cc, 1983-1985)
- ZX400 (Z400FII) (399 cc, 1984-1987)
- Z500 B (497 cc, 1979-1980)
- Z550 A (553 cc, 1980-1983)
- KZ550 A (553 cc, 1980-1983, USA)
- ZR550 (Z550F) (553 cc, 1982-1987)
- Z550 C (LTD) (553 cc, 1980-1983)
- KZ550 C (LTD) (553 cc, 1980-1983, USA)
- Z550 D (GPZ550) (553 cc, 1981-1982)
- KZ550 D (GPZ550) (553 cc, 1981, USA)
- Z550 H (GPZ550) (553 cc, 1982-1983)
- KZ550 H (GPZ550) (553 cc, 1982-1983, USA)
- ZX550 (GPZ550) (553 cc, 1983-1991)
- ZX550 (GPZ550) (553 cc, 1984-1985, USA)
- Z550 G (GT550) (553 cc, 1983-1991 UK)
- KZ550 F (Spectre/LTD) (553 cc, 1983-1984, USA)
- KZ550 M (LTD) (553 cc, 1983, USA).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the ZR550 Zephyr from 1991.

This Haynes manual for the Kawasaki Z / KZ 400, 500 and 550 provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the 4-cylinder engine, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, steering, suspension, brakes, final drive, and electrical system are also described.

  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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Author:Jeremy Churchill
Details:260 pages, 27 x 21 x 2.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.98 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1990)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0910)
ISBN:9781850104865

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Repair manual: Kawasaki 400, 500 & 550 Fours - 399 cc, 497 cc, 553 cc (1979-1991)

Kawasaki 400, 500 & 550 Fours - 399 cc, 497 cc, 553 cc (1979-1991)

Language: English

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Kawasaki Z / KZ - 400 & 440 Twins - 398 cc, 443 cc (1974-1981) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the Kawasaki motorcycles:
- KZ400 (398 cc, 1974-1976, USA), KZ400 (398 cc, 1975-1976, Europe), KZ400 S (398 cc, 1975-1977, USA), KZ400 D (398 cc, 1975-1977, USA), Z400 D (398 cc, 1976-1979, Europe), KZ400 B (398 cc, 1978-1979, USA), Z400 B (398 cc, 19. (1978-1980, Europe), KZ400 C (398 cc, 1978, USA), KZ400 H (398 cc, 1979, USA), Z400 G (398 cc, 1979-1980, Europe)
- KZ440 A (443 cc, 1980-1981, USA), Z440 A (443 cc, 1981, Europe), KZ440 B (443 cc, 1980-1981, USA), Z440 C (443 cc, 1980-1981, Europe), KZ440 D (443 cc, 1980-1981, USA).

This Haynes manual for the Kawasaki 400 and 440 cc motorcycles from the years 1974-1981 provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the 2-cylinder engine, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, steering, suspension, brakes, final drive, and electrical system are also described.

  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

Product details

Author:Mansur Darlington
Details:185 pages, 27 x 21 x 1 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2002)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0281)
ISBN:9780856967115

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Repair manual: Kawasaki Z / KZ - 400 & 440 Twins - 398 cc, 443 cc (1974-1981)

Kawasaki Z / KZ - 400 & 440 Twins - 398 cc, 443 cc (1974-1981)

Language: English

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Kawasaki KZ 400, KZ / Z440, EN450 & EN500 (1974-1995) | Clymer Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the Kawasaki motorcycles:
- KZ400A, S (1974-1978), KZ400B (1978-1980), KZ400C (1978), KZ400G (1980-1981), KZ400H (1979-1981), KZ400A, D (1980-1983)
- KZ440B (1980-1981), KZ440C (1981), KZ440G (1982-1983), KZ440H (1982-1983)
- Z440A, C, D (1980-1983)
- EN450A 454 LTD (1985-1990) and EN500A Vulcan 500 (1990-1995).

This Clymer manual for Kawasaki KZ 400, KZ / Z440, EN450 and EN500 motorcycles describes service and repair of the engine, clutch and gearbox, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system, and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

  • Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

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Details:392 pages, 25 x 18 x 2.1 cm / 9.8 x 7.1 x 0.83 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Clymer (USA, 1996)
Series:Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual (M355)
ISBN:9780892876792

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Repair manual: Kawasaki KZ 400, KZ / Z440, EN450 & EN500 (1974-1995)

Kawasaki KZ 400, KZ / Z440, EN450 & EN500 (1974-1995)

Language: English

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Kawasaki KZ 500, KZ 550, ZX 550 (1979-1985) | Clymer Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the Kawasaki motorcycles:
- KZ 500B1 (1979-1981), KZ 500B4 (1982-1983), KZ 500A1 (1980-1981)
- KZ 550A3 (1982-1983), KZ 550B2 (1979-1981), KZ 550B2 (1981), KZ 550C1 (1980), KZ 550C2 (1981), KZ 550C3 (1981-1983), KZ 550D1 (1981), KZ 550F1 (1982-1983), KZ 550H1 (1982-1983), KZ 550M1 (1982-1983)
- ZX 550A1, A2 (1984-1985).

This Clymer manual for the Kawasaki KZ500, KZ550 and ZX 550 motorcycles describes service and repair of the engine, clutch and transmission, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system, and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

  • Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.

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Details:352 pages, 26 x 18 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 7.1 x 0.75 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Clymer (USA, 1986)
Series:Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual (M449)
ISBN:9780892873630

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Repair manual: Kawasaki KZ 500, KZ 550, ZX 550 (1979-1985)

Kawasaki KZ 500, KZ 550, ZX 550 (1979-1985)

Language: English

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Kawasaki Z 400, Z 500, Z 550 (ab 1979) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for Kawasaki Z 400, Z 500 and Z 550 motorcycles.

Production years: since 1979.

Pages of the book [5046] Kawasaki Z 400, Z 500, Z 550 (ab 1979) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for Kawasaki Z400, Z500 and Z550 motorcycles describes extensively work on the engine (block, cylinder head, fuel system, ignition, electric components, intake and exhaust).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, front and rear brakes.

  • Complete with technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
  • Reprint of the 8th edition (1993).

Product details

Details:160 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2016)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (5046)
ISBN:9783716816158

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Repair manual: Kawasaki Z 400, Z 500, Z 550 (ab 1979)

Kawasaki Z 400, Z 500, Z 550 (ab 1979)

Language: German

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Kawasaki Z 250 C (1979-1980, ab 1981) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for Kawasaki Z 250 C motorcycles.

Production years: 1979-1980, since 1981.

Pages of the book [5032] Kawasaki Z 250 C (1979-1980, ab 1981) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for Kawasaki Z250 C motorcycles describes extensively work on the engine (block, cylinder head, fuel system, ignition, electric components, intake and exhaust).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, front and rear brakes.

  • Complete with technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
  • Reprint of the 5th edition (1983).

Product details

Details:170 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (5032)
ISBN:9783716815977

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Repair manual: Kawasaki Z 250 C (1979-1980, ab 1981)

Kawasaki Z 250 C (1979-1980, ab 1981)

Language: German

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