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Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 14 Oct 2014 18:26 #650675

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Just bought a 76 kz 900 ltd. I payed 1k for it. The guy i bought it from went through it and got it running after finding it sitting for some years. Don't really know a whole lot about older bikes. I am mechanically inclined when it comes to working on my older cars but not to much with this bike. It runs ok but won't seem to idle without me having to keep on the gas a little. It's also smoking a little mostly at start up and idle and seems to be leaking a little oil at the head gasket area. I've always wanted and old kz bc my dad had a KZ 550 for years and I loved it. Is this a good bike. Any ideas where to go from here. I new To The Forum also
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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 14 Oct 2014 20:21 #650689

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Very good bike and that model is pretty collectable. Any pics? If its anywhere near stock, keep it that way.

Later, Doug
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1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax

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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 15 Oct 2014 05:51 #650711

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welcome.
if you can work on anything you can work on this bike no sweat.
they are pretty basic.
sounds like you may have some leaking valve seals.
so that would be a good time to remove the head and inspect everything.
if all is well ,a head gasket and some valve seals your back in business.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 15 Oct 2014 16:09 #650744

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Pics??????

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Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 15 Oct 2014 16:19 #650746

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Here's some info that should help you get started. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/10-new-members/596...d-to-learning#650580
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 15 Oct 2014 20:37 #650777

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Drummerskz900ltd wrote: It runs ok but won't seem to idle without me having to keep on the gas a little.

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Any ideas where to go from here. I new To The Forum also


Welcome...
Well, readjust with the idle screw to bring your idle up.
Also, find yourself a Service Manual. As a mech, you should know the value of paper with spec info.
Good luck...


OH...and what Ed said! ^^^
C.
79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 20 Oct 2014 10:19 #651238

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Thanks man I'm glad to hear that I've got something worth keeping. I'm new to the site but I'll try to show you some pics.
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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 20 Oct 2014 11:40 #651245

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Hemified wrote: Pics??????


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Welcome from Tennessee!!
Ed
Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's

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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 21 Oct 2014 10:42 #651336

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I appreciate all the info! Any idea where the best place to get a manual?
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Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 21 Oct 2014 10:46 #651338

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Ebay! Just make SURE it is for your specific year & model...
1978 KZ650 B2
Former rides...1976 CB360T, 1985 Shadow 700, 1985 GPZ750Turbo

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Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 21 Oct 2014 16:22 #651360

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Is anybody having trouble uploading pictures
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Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc 21 Oct 2014 16:36 #651361

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Let's see.....

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Seems like it's working ok. Did you click on "Insert"?
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