20 Most Recent 1976 kawasaki KE 125 Questions & Answers

Check that the connection of the wires in the block connector (near the fuel tap) from the generator to the main loom is good. When checking the the ignition timing an ohm meter is connected to the black wire at this connector, sometimes causing the wire to 'pop' out of it's location and causing intermittent/complete ignition failure.

check the points for corrosion

I used automatic transmission fluid (ATF) on my two stroke CR250. Your bike should be the same, don't forget to mix the two stroke oil with the gas.

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If you are using choke to make it run, then the mixture is to weak. As its an old bike has anybody changed the main jet to a smaller on at some time? You can also look at the main needle itself. Some models hace a little clip on the top of the needle. If you move the clip down (there are little notches) it will raise the needle and richen the mixture. I would definately get the carb apart and check it has the correct jets and is clean.

No, this is a clutch problem. I love these bikes, wish I still had mine. Need new cable and probably clutch plates. It's very easy to change the clutch. If you get stuck email me at [email protected] and I'll talk you through it.

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the sibe with the kick starter.

yuo can purchase universal lights through a parts magazine

Several things could be wrong. First, the fuel petcock (valve) at the bottom of the gas tank should be turned off when the bike is not being ridden. Also, it is possible the valve may not be fully shutting off the gas. This can allow the carb to overflow and leak gas. A stuck open or punctured float in the carb bowl can cause overflow. The float should be light as a feather and have nothing inside it but air. Is the carb securely mounted?

Check for cracked fuel hose or bad connections at the tank and carb. Is the fuel valve body leaking gas where it mounts to the tank? Heck, with the bike being 36 years old the tank may be leaking at a weld or due to rust through. I wish I could work on your bike. The older bikes are more fun to work on than the newer bikes. Post a reply and let me know what you find.

Standard 10w30 or 10w40 motor oil goes in the gearbox. 2 stroke engine oil goes in the gas @ 4 ounces per gallon for a 32 to 1 mix ratio.
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It looks like Babbitt's has the parts. Pistons and rings are sold in 3 sizes; standard, .020 oversize and .040 oversize. I would suggest you have the cylinder bored and install new piston, rings and needle bearing.
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You might want to install new crank bearings and seals as well but that involves an engine teardown. Please rate my answer. Thanks.

The clutch cable has one end that goes into the lever on the handlebar and the other end with an adjustable lock nut that goes into the lever on the engine. Firstly make the outer cable as short as you can by screwing the lock nuts right in. Feed the nipple at the end of the cable into the groove in the lever. The outer cable will feed through a mounting bracket. Fit it into place and hold it tight with the locknuts, one on each side of the bracket. feed the cable up to the handlebar keeping it as straight as possible away from the engine and exhaust. Attach the other end into the lever and feed the outer cable through the back of the lever. Put the adjuster in the middle of the threads on the outer cable. Go back to the lever on the engine and start lengthening the outer cable until the clutch works well and lock the lock nuts tight with a spanner. You can make fine adjustments on the adjuster by the lever on the handlebar.

you can trace if a coil is bad by using multi tester and check the voltage coming from it.,the volts shall be not less than six ( 6)Volts.But the problem if you dont have a multi tester?Ok,kick the starter of the motorcycle and at the same time slightly ground the wire from the coil into the cranckcase..,and if you can notice that the spark will produce a burning sound with a blue fire ,then your coil is still good.
By the way,i think your problem is not in the coil itself but either of the following:
1. The ignition coil is bad.
2. The condenser have a leak or shorted.
3. the contact point.Maybe it needs to replace or just needing a good adjustment of the "timing".
4. Or,just simply change the sparkplug.

Any parts for an older bike like yours are hard to find. However, Kawasaki parts are the most available of all the brands. Go to the site below where you can see a parts diagram for your specific bike. You will select the actual brand, year, model, etc., once you go to the site. Part numbers and prices are also shown. You can order parts from this site. In the event no price is shown on a particular part and/or the notation "Not Available" is in the description, the part is not in stock. www.babbittsonline.com/pages/parts/viewbybrandand/parts.aspx

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The points should gap at .015. Put a timing light on the flywheel then rotate the plate the points are mounted to to set the timing by lining up the marks on the outside edge of the flywheel to the stationary mark on the case. Below is an excellent site for parts.

Go to the site below where you can see a parts diagram for your specific bike. You will select the actual brand, year, model, etc., once you go to the site. Part numbers and prices are also shown. You can order parts from this site. In the event no price is shown on a particular part and/or the notation "Not Available" is in the description, the part is not in stock. www.babbittsonline.com/pages/parts/viewbybrandand/parts.aspx

replace clutch cable

A service manual is a very valuable tool, esp. with a bike of that age. Dealer, mfr. and clymer books are sources for that. Meantime, the public library may have your info in the 646 stacks of reference section.

Not sure about 2nd plug. If its wired, then its to insure you get ignition in the cylinder. Some mfr's did that for a while.

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