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Engine Seized? Help! 16 Feb 2015 15:56 #661807

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I don't agree, you can go KZ400.com if you don't believe me. Starting in 1974 on, listed as electric/kick.
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Engine Seized? Help! 16 Feb 2015 21:31 #661833

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floivanus wrote: I believe A LOT (if not all) kz400s dont have an electric start.

swest wrote: Don't bother with the switch. The kick start is meant for emergencies, not for every day use. Mine has lasted for 40 years that way. A lot of guys don't want to buy a battery but don't know the bike depends on it for everything. Look closely at the shift drum, shifting forks and the shift lever inside. My question would have been, does it turn over with the clutch pulled in and the starter is being used? Now you have it open, that doesn't apply. Pics?
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It has an electric start. The previous owner cut the wires down to right above the starter to create a "bare" look.
I'm planning on using the electric start more times than kick when it's back up and running.

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Engine Seized? Help! 16 Feb 2015 21:34 #661834

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swest wrote: Don't bother with the switch. The kick start is meant for emergencies, not for every day use. Mine has lasted for 40 years that way. A lot of guys don't want to buy a battery but don't know the bike depends on it for everything. Look closely at the shift drum, shifting forks and the shift lever inside. My question would have been, does it turn over with the clutch pulled in and the starter is being used? Now you have it open, that doesn't apply. Pics?
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And yes, the engine did turn over when the clutch was in when I turned the crank bolt but it didn't turn when the clutch was in when using the kick start

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Engine Seized? Help! 17 Feb 2015 04:50 #661844

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That's normal.
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Engine Seized? Help! 17 Feb 2015 15:44 #661894

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swest wrote: That's normal.
Steve


What's normal? The kickstart assembly making a loud noise causing the engine to shut off?

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