kawasaki klx250s owners manual - 07 general information

GENERAL INFORMATION 23GENERAL INFORMATION

Meter Instruments

A. MODE ButtonB. RESET ButtonC. Tachometer GaugeD. Odometer/Trip Meter ABE. SpeedometerF. ClockG. Coolant Temperature

Warning LightH. High Beam Indicator LightI. Neutral Indicator LightJ. Turn Signal Indicator LightK. Red Zone

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Meter Instruments:The meter displays all segments for

a few seconds when the ignition key isturned to “ON”. The tachometer mo-mentarily goes from the minimum tothe maximum, then goes back from themaximum to the minimum reading tocheck its operation. If any meter instru-ments or tachometer does not operateor display correctly, have it checked byan authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Tachometer Gauge:The tachometer shows the engine

speed in revolutions per minute (r/min,rpm). On the right side of the tachome-ter face is a portion called the “redzone”. Engine r/min (rpm) in thered zone is above maximum recom-mended engine speed and is alsoabove the range for good performance.

NOTEThis motorcycle is equipped with theengine speed limitter to prevent theexcesive high engine speed. Whenoperating this limitter, the segmentsof the tachometer indicate the differ-ent engine speed and stops at about5000 r/min (rpm) for the ignition con-trol, but this operation is not a failure.

NOTICEEngine r/min (rpm) should notbe allowed to enter the red zone;operation in the red zone willoverstress the engine and maycause serious engine damage.

Speedometer :The speedometer shows the speed

of the vehicle in digital values.

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Odometer/Trip Meter AB:This meter displays the odometer,

the trip meter AB, and the fuel warningmessage.The odometer and the trip meter AB

can be shifted pushing the MODE but-ton.

A. OdometerB. Trip meter AC. Trip meter BD. MODE Button

NOTEDo not shift the odometer/trip meterwhile riding for safe operation.

Odometer -The odometer shows the total dis-

tance in kilometers or miles that the ve-hicle has been ridden. This meter can-not be reset.

NOTEThe data is maintained even if thebattery is disconnected.When the figures come to 999999,they are stopped and locked.

Trip Meters A/B -The trip meter shows the distance in

kilometers or miles traveled since it waslast reset to zero.To reset the trip meter:


• Push the MODE button to display thetrip meter A or B.• Push the RESET button and hold itin.• After two second, the figure displayturns to 0.0, and then starts countingwhen the vehicle is operated. Themeter counts until it is next reset.

NOTEThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition key is turnedoff.When the trip meter reaches 999.9(TRIP A) or 9999.9 (TRIP B) whileriding, the meter resets to 0.0 andcontinues counting.When the battery is disconnected,the meter display resets to 0.0.

Mile/Km Display:Mile/Km Display can alternate be-

tween English and metric modes (mphand km/h) in the meter unit. Make surethat km/h or mph according to localregulations is correctly displayed be-fore riding.


NOTEDo not operate the vehicle withthe meter unit displaying in thewrong unit (km/h or mph). Shiftthe km/h·mph display in the meterunit as follows.

• Display the odometer.• The km/h·mph display shifts by push-ing the RESET button while theMODE button pushed in.

A. Km/h·Mph Display

• The km/h/mph display shifts as fol-lows.

A. Km/hB. MphC. Push RESET Button with MODE Button in

NOTEThe data is maintained even if thebattery is disconnected.

Clock:To adjust hours and minutes:• Turn the ignition key to “ON”.• Push the RESET button for morethan two seconds. Both the hour andminute displays start flashing.


• Push the RESET button. The hourdisplay only flashes. Push theMODE button to advance the hours.

• Push the RESET button. The hourdisplay stops flashing and the minutedisplay starts flashing. Push theMODE button to advance the min-utes.

• Push the RESET button. Both thehour and minute displays start flash-ing again.• Push the MODE button. The dis-plays stop flashing and the clockstarts working.

NOTEPushing the MODE button momen-tarily advances the hour or minutestep by step. Pushing and hold-ing the button advances the hour orminute continuously.The clock works normally from theback-up power while the ignitionswitch is turned off.


When the battery is disconnected,the clock resets to 1:00 and startsworking again when the battery isconnected.

Indicator/Warning Light:N : When the transmission is in neutral,the neutral indicator light is lit.

: When the turn signal switch isturned to left or right, the turn signalindicator light flashes on and off.

: When the headlight is on highbeam, the high beam indicator light islit.

The coolant temperature warninglight goes on when the ignition keyis turned to “ON” and goes off soonafter ensuring that its circuit function

properly. The warning light also goeson whenever the coolant temperaturerises too high when the motorcycle isin operation. If it stays on, stop theengine and check the coolant level inthe reserve tank after the engine coolsdown.

NOTICEDo not let the engine continuerunning when the warning lightgoes on. Prolonged engine op-eration will result in severe dam-age from overheating.


KeyThis motorcycle has a combination

key, which is used for the ignitionswitch/steering lock, helmet hook, andfuel tank cap.Blank keys are available at your

Kawasaki dealers. Ask your dealer tomake any additional spare keys youmay need, using your original key as amaster.Record the code from the tag with

your keys here. Participating Kawasakidealers can use the code to make anew key in the event that your originalkeys are lost.

Write your key number here.


Ignition Switch/Steering LockThis is a three-position, key-operated

switch. The key can be removed fromthe switch when it is in the OFF orLOCK position.

A. Ignition Switch/Steering LockB. ON positionC. OFF positionD. LOCK position

ON Engine on. All electricalequipment can be used.

OFF Engine off. All electricalcircuits off.

LOCK Steering locked. Engine off.All electrical circuits off.

NOTEThe headlight and taillight are onwhenever the ignition key is in theON position. To avoid battery dis-charge, always start the engine im-mediately after turning the ignitionkey to "ON".

To lock the steering:1. Turn the handlebar fully to the left.2. For locking, push down the key inthe OFF position and turn it to Lockposition.

3. Pull the key out.


NOTEIf the steering is hard to lock, turn thehandlebar slightly to the left or theright.

Right Handlebar SwitchesEngine Stop Switch:In addition to the ignition switch, the

engine stop switch must be in theposition for the motorcycle to operate.The engine stop switch is for emer-

gency use. If some emergency re-quires stopping the engine, push theengine stop switch to the position.

NOTEAlthough the engine stop switchstops the engine, it does not turn offall the electrical circuits. Ordinarily,the ignition switch should be used tostop the engine.


Starter Button:The starter button operates the elec-

tric starter when the transmission is inneutral.Refer to the Starting the Engine sec-

tion of the "How to Ride the Motorcycle"chapter for starting instructions.

A. Engine Stop SwitchB. Starter Button

Left Handlebar SwitchesDimmer Switch:High or low beam can be selected

with the dimmer switch. When theheadlight is on high beam , thehigh beam indicator light is lit.High beam.......( )Low beam.......( )

A. Dimmer SwitchB. Turn Signal SwitchC. Horn Button


Turn Signal Switch:When the turn signal switch is turned

to the left or right , the corre-sponding turn signals flash on and off.To stop flashing, push the switch in.

Horn Button:When the horn button is pushed, the

horn sounds.

Fuel Tank CapTo open the fuel tank cap, insert the

ignition key into the fuel tank cap, turnthe key to the right.To close the cap, push it down into

place with the key inserted. The keycan be removed by turning it to the leftto the original position.

A. Ignition KeyB. Fuel Tank Cap


NOTEThe fuel tank cap cannot be closedwithout the key inserted, and the keycannot be removed unless the cap islocked properly.Do not push on the key to close thecap, or the cap cannot be locked.

Fuel TankThe following octane rating gasoline

is recommended in the fuel tank. Avoidfilling the tank in the rain or whereheavy dust is blowing so that the fueldoes not get contaminated.

A. Tank CapB. Fuel TankC. Top LevelD. Filler Neck


WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammableand can be explosive under cer-tain conditions, creating the po-tential for serious burns. Turnthe ignition switch “OFF”. Donot smoke. Make sure the area iswell ventilated and free from anysource of flame or sparks; thisincludes any appliance with a pi-lot light.Never fill the tank completelyto the top. If the tank is filledcompletely to the top, heat maycause the fuel to expand andoverflow through the vents inthe tank cap. After refueling,make sure the tank cap is closedsecurely.If gasoline is spilled on the fueltank, wipe it off immediately.

NOTICECalifornia model only: Never fillthe tank so the fuel level risesinto the filler neck. If the tank isoverfilled, heat may cause thefuel to expand and flow into theEvaporative Emission ControlSystem resulting in hard start-ing and engine hesitation andin compliance with the emissionregulation.

Fuel Requirement:Fuel TypeUse clean, fresh unleaded gasoline

with a minimum Antiknock Index of 87.The Antiknock Index is posted on ser-vice station pumps. The octane ratingof a gasoline is a measure of its resis-tance to detonation or "knocking." TheAntiknock Index is an average of theResearch Octane Number (RON) and


the Motor Octane Number (MON) asshown in the table.

MinimumOctane Rating Method

Rating(RON + MON)Antiknock

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NOTICEIf engine "knocking" or "ping-ing" occurs, use a differentbrand of gasoline of a higheroctane rating. If this condition isallowed to continue it can leadto severe engine damage.Gasoline quality is important.Fuels of low quality or not meet-ing standard industry specifi-cations may result in unsatis-factory performance. Operatingproblems that result from theuse of poor quality or nonrecom-mended fuel may not be coveredunder your warranty.

Fuels Containing OxygenatesGasoline frequently contains oxy-

genates (alcohols and ethers) espe-cially in areas of the U.S. and Canada


which are required to sell such refor-mulated fuels as part of a strategy toreduce exhaust emissions.The types and volume of fuel oxy-

genates approved for use in unleadedgasoline by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency include a broadrange of alcohols and ethers, but onlytwo components have seen any signif-icant level of commercial use.Gasoline/Alcohol Blends - Gasoline

containing up to 10% ethanol (alco-hol produced from agricultural productssuch as corn), also known as "gasohol"is approved for use.

NOTICEAvoid using blends of unleadedgasoline and methanol (woodalcohol) whenever possible, andnever use "gasohol" contain-ing more than 5% methanol.Fuel system damage and perfor-mance problems may result.

Gasoline/Ether Blends - The mostcommon ether is methyl tertiary butylether (MTBE). You may use gasolinecontaining up to 15% MTBE.

NOTEOther oxygenates approved for usein unleaded gasoline include TAME(up to 16.7 %) and ETBE (up to17.2 %). Fuel containing these oxy-genates can also be used in yourKawasaki.


NOTICENever use gasoline with an oc-tane rating lower than the mini-mum specified by Kawasaki.Never use "gasohol" with morethan 10% ethanol, or more than5% methanol. Gasoline con-taining methanol must also beblended with cosolvents andcorrosion inhibitors.Certain ingredients of gasolinemay cause paint fading or dam-age. Be extra careful not to spillgasoline or gasoline oxygenateblends during refueling.When not operating yourKawasaki for 30 to 60 days, mix afuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL)with the gasoline in the fuel tank.Fuel stabilizer additives inhibitoxidation of the fuel which mini-mizes gummy deposits.

NOTICENever store this product with"gasohol" in the fuel system.Before storage it is recom-mended that you drain all fuelfrom the fuel system. See theStorage section in this manual.


Fuel TapThe fuel tap has three positions:

OFF, ON, and RES (reserve). For no-mal operation, turn the tap lever to theON position. If the fuel runs out withthe tap in the ON position, the last 1.9L (0.50 US gal) of fuel can be used byturning the fuel tap lever to RES.

A. Fuel TapB. ON positionC. OFF positionD. RES position

NOTESince riding distance is limited whenon RES, refuel at the earliest oppor-tunity.Make certain that the fuel tap lever isturned to ON (Not RES) after fillingup the fuel tank.

WARNINGPractice operating the fuel tapwith the motorcycle stopped. Toprevent an accident you shouldbe able to operate the fuel tapwhile riding without taking youreyes off the road.Be careful not to touch the hotengine while operating the fueltap.


StandThe motorcycle is equipped with a

side stand.

A. Side Stand

NOTEWhen using the side stand, turn thehandlebar to the left.

Whenever the side stand is used,make it a practice to kick the stand fullyup before sitting on the motorcycle.

NOTEThe motorcycle is equipped with aside stand switch. This switch is de-signed so that the engine dose notstart if the transmission is in gear andthe side stand is left down.


Helmet HookHelmet can be secured to the motor-

cycle using the helmet hook.The helmet hook can be unlocked by

inserting the ignition key into the lock,and turning the key to the right.

A. Helmet Hook

WARNINGRiding with helmet attached tothe hook could cause an acci-dent by distracting the operatoror interfering with normal vehi-cle operation. Do not ride themotorcycle with helmet attachedto the hook.


Tool Kit Bag/Tool KitThe tool kit is stored in the tool kit

bag.The kit contains tools that can be

helpful in making roadside repairs, ad-justments, and some maintenance pro-cedures explained in this manual.

A. Tool KitB. Tool Kit Bag

SeatSeat Removal• Remove the mounting bolts.

A. SeatB. Mounting Bolts

• Remove the seat band and pull theseat up and to the rear.


A. BoltB. SeatC. Tandem Band

Seat Installation• Align the front hook with the front re-ceiver and slide the seat forward.• Slide the seat forward so that thecenter hook and the center receiverengages.

A. SeatB. Front HookC. Front ReceiverD. Center HookE. Center Receiver

• Tighten the tandem band bolts.• Pull up the rear end of the seat tomake sure it is securely tightened.• Reinstall the parts removed.

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