Clymer Kawasaki ZX500 and Ninja ZX600 1985-1997

352 pages

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Maintenance intervals / Tires / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Suspension adjustment / Suspension adjustment / Tune-up / Electronic ignition / Carburetor / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Servicing engine in frame / Engine principles / Engine / Cylinder head cover and camshafts / Cam chain tensioner / Rocker arm assemblies / Cylinder head / Valves and valve components / Cylinder block / Piston and piston rings / Oil pressure relief valve / Oil pressure switch / Oil cooler / Secondary sprocket, shaft and starter motor clutch / Crankcase / Crankshaft / Connecting rods / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH
Clutch / Clutch release mechanism / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / TRANSMISSION
Sprocket cover / Neutral switch / Engine sprocket / External shift mechanism / Shift detent / Transmission gears / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL, EMISSION CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor / Fuel level / Fuel tank / Fuel valve / Fuel level sensor / Air suction system / Emission control / Exhaust system / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator / Transistorized ignition / Electric starter / Lighting system / Switches / Wiring and connectors / Instrument cluster / Thermostatic fan switch / Water temperature sensor / Horn / Junction box and fuses / Wiring diagrams / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system inspection / Coolant reservoir / Radiator and fan / Thermostat / Water pump / Hoses / Thermostatic fan switch and water temperature sensor / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Tubeless tires / Tubeless tire changing / Handlebars / Steering head / Brake plunger and anti-dive / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Rear hub / Rear sprocket and coupling / Drive chain / Wheel balancing / Tire changing and repair / Rear shock absorber / Rear swing arm / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / BRAKES
Disc brakes / Brake pad pads / Brake calipers / Front rear master cylinder / Brake hose / Brake disc / Bleeding the system / Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / FAIRING ASSEMBLY

SUPPLEMENT / 1988 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 KAWASAKI ZX500 (Europe)
1985 1986 1987 KAWASAKI ZX600A
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 KAWASAKI ZX600C