Are there any problems with the Kawasaki KLR250?
If you were to browse any KLR250 related forum the most common ailment you’d hear owners complain about is some type of starting or running problem, usually carburetor related. These problems aren’t biased to just the KLR, any carbureted bike can experience them.
What should I do about my forgotten kl250?
A good dousing with an anti-grease soap and some elbow grease should get it squared away in no time. To do a deep clean, you may consider removing the side panels and the seat. This is where the spiders like to live. You’ll need to have your socket set when removing the seat.
How to clean the throttle on a kl250?
To clean out a throttle assembly, there are usually two screws that house the throttle cables and attach to the actual throttle grip. If you remove these screws, you should be able to dust off the area and remove some of the debris that may jam up your throttle.
Where is the fuel line on a Kawasaki KLR 250?
Open drain screw, located on the bottom right side of the carb (on the float bowl) and allow all of the fuel to drain from the carb. 4. Remove the fuel line from the left side of the carb (black rubber line from the fuel tank) 5. Remove the throttle cables, one screw holds the bracket in place.
What kind of motor does a Kawasaki KLR250 have?
The Kawasaki KLR250’s liquid-cooled 4v SOHC motor is easy to kick over hot or cold. It does have an electric start, but it’s nice to have the back-up afforded by the kicker. Once fired up its quite smooth and the power’s just a smooth run up to the red line.
Is there a fix for the KLX250S engine?
Pull the air snorkle, drill the exhaust and rejet. You can tidy off the smog stuff too. The throttle’s not connected to anything. You twist it and nothing happens. There is a fix… Although I have up-graded the engine mostly just for fun and to ride in the LBL 200 in September, I had no issues with the bike whatever.
A good dousing with an anti-grease soap and some elbow grease should get it squared away in no time. To do a deep clean, you may consider removing the side panels and the seat. This is where the spiders like to live. You’ll need to have your socket set when removing the seat.
To clean out a throttle assembly, there are usually two screws that house the throttle cables and attach to the actual throttle grip. If you remove these screws, you should be able to dust off the area and remove some of the debris that may jam up your throttle.