kawasaki KX 125 - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues - Page 6

I would use any good antifreeze as long as it has a corrosion inhibiter added to it. That will save your cylinder heads!

you might have to make sure that the carb is clear of any gunk ( very important )

to seat the screw it goes all the way in but only 2.5 turns out

adjust more if needed

good luck.

If the bike hasn't been ridden for a while, select top gear, (engine off) and with the clutch pulled in rock the bike back and forth. That may free the clutch.

Clean the carb. Some trash is partially blocking the main jet.

Sounds like there could be a problem with the main jet not delivering sufficient fuel for normal running. Clean out the carb and check the jets and passages for obstructions and dirt.

If this is a 2 stroke engine it does not require an oil change.
If this is a 4 stroke engine most motorcycle manufacturers recommend 10W40 oil and an engine that size should require approximately 3 QTS of oil. However, personally I have always used 20W50 in all of my 4 strke motorcycle engines. You also mentioned a problem what is the problem with the KX 125?

Are you certain the throttle butterfly or slide (depending on what model bike you have) is seated...if the actual throttle in the carb throat is not closing, starting bike cold will be very difficult as you are feeding in too much air.

The engine will require running in as the bore must have been scorred as well and should have been scoured with wire wool to allow the rings to bed in.
Is the tapping coming from what you have replaced?
Find a long screwdriver and put the tip on the top of the engine and the handle up against your ear and listen. Locate the source of the knocking/tapping and then you will know the cause and area.
Hope that helps.

probably need to remove the caliper frmm the disc, usually 2 bolts

You don't mention the model.

sounds like the timing is off or you have cracked rings on the piston.

Hi,

I can try and assist you, so email me at mr.den @fnb.co.za and I will attempt to talk you through it.
Have you disassembled the clutch ?
There are also very good pics on avrious websites I cna point you to that show a breakdown of the parts in order.

Geoff

More than likely it is something very simple. Have you cleaned the air filter lately??

check Ebay or similar for non standard ones, usually about half the price

http://www.repairmanualclub.com/motomanuals/index.php

oil Capacity kx125 - 652 + or - 4ml (22.04 + or - 0.14 US oz.)

You will have to take it to a suspension shop. You need special tools to disassemble and recharge mono shocks. I'm surprised your friend was able to get any oil out of it though, normally this requires disassembly. You might have a problem with the shock. Either way, take it to a suspension shop. They usually don't charge much for recharging them.

bit more information needed here what model kawasaki do you have and what problem
do you have with it

Add glycol. Antifreeze with a corrosion inhibiter.
Depending on the ambiany temperature, set the concentration.