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[http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Riding-Techniques-Develop-Confidence/dp/1893618072 Sport Riding Techniques] by Nick Ienatsch
[http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Riding-Techniques-Develop-Confidence/dp/1893618072 Sport Riding Techniques] by Nick Ienatsch
[http://www.amazon.com/Smooth-Riding-Pridmore-Way-Reg/dp/1884313469 Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way] by Reg Pridmore
See also: [[Nuggets of Wisdom: Links to other very useful sites]]
====Owners manual====
If you don't have a copy of the owners manual, you can read it for free at [http://kawasaki.com/Home/Home.aspx kawasaki.com]. You should be able to download it or print it out. It's not in one big pdf file, though; it's in about 17 smaller files. Open up each pdf, then save a copy from Adobe Reader by using the "floppy disk" (save) icon. You can also print it directly if you like.
To get there you have to jump through a few hoops. Once you're at [http://kawasaki.com/Home/Home.aspx kawasaki.com], go to Owner Info --> Owner's Manuals, then click through a few screens to your year of bike, then click Owner & Service Manuals. You'll finally get to Download Manual. It's the same place you go if you want to buy a Service Manual.


====Maintenance and Repair====
====Maintenance and Repair====
* Important Copyright Notice
The three books below are only available in paper version.  There are no legal copies to download.  Besides being illegal, these electronic versions are often incomplete, missing entire pages with important information. They're a waste of your money.  Do not support intellectual property thieves. Please, purchase the official copies.  You can tell them by the price.  Owner's manual is $16, Service Manual is $35, Supplement is $32.
* [http://www.buykawasaki.com/OwnerInfo/ Owner's manual] (follow the link on the right, fill in your bike's year, model to find the right manual)


* [http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/2000/34/4/7855/380 Official 1986-2005 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja Factory Service Manual]   Also available at [http://www.buykawasaki.com buykawasaki.com]
Important Copyright Notice: The Kawasaki manuals below are only available in paper version.  There are no legal copies to download.  Besides being illegal, these electronic versions are often incomplete, missing entire pages with important information. They're a waste of your money. Please, purchase the official copies.  You can tell them by the price. A Service Manual and Supplement for the EX250F are about $35 each. An EX250J Service Manual is about $65.
 
* Official 2008-> Kawasaki EX250J Ninja 250R Factory Service Manual at [http://www.repairmanual.com/category/2009-kawasaki-ex250j9f-ninja-250r/ repairmanual.com] <br> Also available at [http://www.kawasaki.com kawasaki.com] (Part #99924-1391-04)
 
* Official 1986-2007 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja Factory Service Manual at [http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/2007/34/0/19092/380 repairmanual.com] <br> Also available at [http://www.kawasaki.com kawasaki.com] (Part #99924-1066-01)
 
* Official 1988-2007 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja Factory Service Manual Supplement at [http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/2007/34/0/19092/17581 repairmanual.com] <br>  Also available at [http://www.kawasaki.com kawasaki.com] (Part #99924-1109-66)


* [http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcycles/2000/34/4/7855/14321 Official 1988-2006 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja Factory Service Manual Supplement]   Also available at [http://www.buykawasaki.com buykawasaki.com]
* For more information on how the service manual/supplement concept works, please see the [[Service Manual|Service Manual]] page.  


: For more information on how the service manual/supplement concept works, please see the [[Service Manual|Service Manual]] page.


[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781566374798&itm=1 Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair] by Bruce A. Johns, David D. Edmundson, Robert Scharff
[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781566374798&itm=1 Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair] by Bruce A. Johns, David D. Edmundson, Robert Scharff


====Other====
====Other interesting reads====
[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780688002305&itm=1 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values] by Robert M. Pirsig
[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780688002305&itm=1 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values] by Robert M. Pirsig


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[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780393318098&itm=4 Perfect Vehicle: What It Is about Motorcycles] by Melissa Holbrook Pierson
[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780393318098&itm=4 Perfect Vehicle: What It Is about Motorcycles] by Melissa Holbrook Pierson


[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780743499347&itm=1 Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World] by Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman
[http://www.jupitalia.com/Jupiter.html Jupiter's Travels] by Ted Simon
 
[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780743499347&itm=1 Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World] by Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Way_Down Long Way Down: John O'Groats to Cape Town] by Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman


[http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Camping-Made-Easy-Woofter/dp/1884313337/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2314007-5459339?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177333219&sr=8-1 Motorcycle Camping Made Easy] by Bob Woofter
[http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Camping-Made-Easy-Woofter/dp/1884313337/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2314007-5459339?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177333219&sr=8-1 Motorcycle Camping Made Easy] by Bob Woofter
[http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Highways-Journey-into-America/dp/0316353299 Blue Highways: A Journey into America] by William Least Heat-Moon isn't moto-related at all, but it suits the vagabond spirit.
[http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5708 Blood, Sweat and 2nd Gear: More Medicine For Motorcyclists] by flash gordon, m.d. covers medical, health, and emergency tips for motorcyclists.


[[Deck The Halls]] - a carol by ATG
[[Deck The Halls]] - a carol by ATG
====Where to buy====
[http://www.whitehorsepress.com/ Whitehorse Press] sells many different kinds of motorcycling books.<br> [http://www.powells.com/psection/Automotive.html Powell's] is a general-interest bookstore that usually has a good selection of moto books in new, used, and out-of-print.<br>
[http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Sundry-p-1-c-260.html Aerostich] has a large assortment of books and other items.

Latest revision as of 01:25, 4 February 2012

Riding Technique

Proficient Motorcycling and More Proficient Motorcycling by David L. Hough

A Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code (This one is for street riding. The original TOTW is for racers.)

Total Control: High-Performance Street Riding Techniques by Lee Parks

How to Ride a Motorcycle by Pat Hahn

Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch

Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way by Reg Pridmore

See also: Nuggets of Wisdom: Links to other very useful sites

Owners manual

If you don't have a copy of the owners manual, you can read it for free at kawasaki.com. You should be able to download it or print it out. It's not in one big pdf file, though; it's in about 17 smaller files. Open up each pdf, then save a copy from Adobe Reader by using the "floppy disk" (save) icon. You can also print it directly if you like.

To get there you have to jump through a few hoops. Once you're at kawasaki.com, go to Owner Info --> Owner's Manuals, then click through a few screens to your year of bike, then click Owner & Service Manuals. You'll finally get to Download Manual. It's the same place you go if you want to buy a Service Manual.

Maintenance and Repair

Important Copyright Notice: The Kawasaki manuals below are only available in paper version. There are no legal copies to download. Besides being illegal, these electronic versions are often incomplete, missing entire pages with important information. They're a waste of your money. Please, purchase the official copies. You can tell them by the price. A Service Manual and Supplement for the EX250F are about $35 each. An EX250J Service Manual is about $65.

  • Official 1988-2007 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja Factory Service Manual Supplement at repairmanual.com
    Also available at kawasaki.com (Part #99924-1109-66)
  • For more information on how the service manual/supplement concept works, please see the Service Manual page.


Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair by Bruce A. Johns, David D. Edmundson, Robert Scharff

Other interesting reads

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig

Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road by Neil Peart

Perfect Vehicle: What It Is about Motorcycles by Melissa Holbrook Pierson

Jupiter's Travels by Ted Simon

Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World by Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman

Long Way Down: John O'Groats to Cape Town by Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman

Motorcycle Camping Made Easy by Bob Woofter

Blue Highways: A Journey into America by William Least Heat-Moon isn't moto-related at all, but it suits the vagabond spirit.

Blood, Sweat and 2nd Gear: More Medicine For Motorcyclists by flash gordon, m.d. covers medical, health, and emergency tips for motorcyclists.

Deck The Halls - a carol by ATG

Where to buy

Whitehorse Press sells many different kinds of motorcycling books.
Powell's is a general-interest bookstore that usually has a good selection of moto books in new, used, and out-of-print.
Aerostich has a large assortment of books and other items.

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