Target Audience:
Jawa motorcycle owners, enthusiasts, mechanics, and restorers
Value Proposition:
Provides complete, high-quality information for self-repair and maintenance, avoiding inferior or incomplete alternatives
Completeness:
Guaranteed no missing pages, comprehensive coverage for all models and aspects of the vehicle
User Friendliness:
Easy-to-use PDF format with a superb table of contents
Comparison To Alternatives:
Positioned as superior to low-cost, incomplete manuals
Primary Coverage:
Comprehensive service, repair, and workshop procedures
Secondary Coverage:
Maintenance, troubleshooting, rebuilding, refurbishment, restoration
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds of pages (specific count not provided, but described as 'complete')
Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Language:
English (implied by product description context)
Searchability:
Searchable PDF text (common for quality digital manuals)
Printability:
Printable pages for workshop use
Engine:
Engine assembly, disassembly, inspection, tuning, lubrication, cooling, ignition, carburetor systems
Transmission:
Gearbox operation, maintenance, repair, clutch system
Chassis And Suspension:
Frame inspection, front fork assembly, rear shock absorber system, wheel bearings, steering components
Braking System:
Brake mechanisms (drum brakes for this era), linkage, adjustment
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, lighting, horn, ignition coil, battery maintenance, charging system (generator/alternator)
Fuel System:
Fuel tank, fuel lines, carburetor (specific models like Jikov or Amal are common)
Bodywork And Trim:
Fenders, fuel tank fitting, seat assembly, handle bar components, exhaust system
Maintenance:
Regular servicing, lubrication points, decarbonizing, ignition timing adjustment, carburetor tuning
Troubleshooting:
Diagnosis of common problems related to starting, running, electrical issues, and performance
Repair And Rebuild:
Detailed step-by-step instructions for major component overhauls and replacements
Restoration:
Guidance for refurbishing and bringing the motorcycle back to original specifications
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic adjustments to full engine rebuilds and electrical system diagnostics
Diagnostic Capabilities:
Includes troubleshooting guides and common fault identification
Diagrams And Illustrations:
Likely includes exploded diagrams and line drawings for component identification and assembly
Engine Type:
2-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder (for both 250cc and 350cc variants)
Displacement:
Approximately 248cc (for 353) and 343cc (for 354)
Bore X Stroke:
Typical for 250cc: 66x72 mm; for 350cc: 70x74 mm (exact figures may vary slightly by sub-model and year)
Compression Ratio:
Typically around 6.5:1 to 7.5:1
Horsepower 250Cc:
Approximately 14-18 hp at 5000-5500 rpm
Horsepower 350Cc:
Approximately 17-21 hp at 4750-5250 rpm
Torque 250Cc:
Estimated 20-25 Nm
Torque 350Cc:
Estimated 25-30 Nm
Carburetor Type:
Single downdraft carburetor (e.g., Jikov, Amal, or similar)
Fuel Type:
Leaded or unleaded gasoline mixed with 2-stroke oil (typically 20:1 or 25:1 ratio)
Ignition Type:
Contact breaker points with coil ignition
Crash Safety:
Not applicable to period motorcycles in modern rating systems
Braking Performance:
Drum brakes front and rear; performance is typical for drum brake systems of the era
Lighting:
Headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals (depending on variant and market regulations)
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 2000-3000 km or annually; gearbox oil change as per manual (e.g., 5000-10000 km)
Decarbonizing Interval:
Recommended every 5,000-10,000 km, or when performance degrades
Spark Plug Replacement:
Regular inspection and replacement as needed, typically every 3000-5000 km
Ignition Timing Check:
Periodically, especially if running issues arise
2-Stroke Oil Mix:
Typically SAE 30 or SAE 40 2-stroke oil at 20:1 or 25:1 ratio (refer to manual for exact specification)
Gearbox Oil:
Typically SAE 80W or 80W-90 hypoid gear oil (check manual for specific type and quantity)
Fork Oil:
Specific viscosity SAE 10W or similar motorcycle fork oil (quantity specified per leg)
Common Problems:
Carburetor flooding/fouling, ignition timing drift, wear in gearbox dog teeth, vibration at higher RPMs, starter kick mechanism wear
Carburetor Tuning:
Requires careful adjustment of pilot jet, main jet, needle, and idle speed for optimal performance and fuel efficiency
Engine Sealing:
Potential for oil leaks at engine case joins and exhaust flanges
Manufacturer:
Jawa Motorcycles (Czechoslovakia)
Founding:
Founded in 1929
Introduction Period:
The 353 and 354 models were developed in the post-WWII era, with production starting in the early 1950s.
Key Innovations:
Jawa was known for robust, practical motorcycles, often exported widely. The 250/350 series were workhorses.
Production Years:
Generally from the early 1950s through the late 1960s, with various updates.
Manufacturing Location:
Týnec nad Sázavou, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)