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26 May 2006 19:23 #50364 by 1977kz
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HI I've got a problem maybe someone can help? My main fuse is getting hot. I've checked my battery volts it's over 15 at 4000rpm. I think its my voltage regulator? Any help would be nice.:

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26 May 2006 20:09 #50371 by The Milkman
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check that the spring clips on the fuse are clean and hold onto the fuse tightly just squeeze them together and sand them lightly. Resistance there will cause a problem like that.
Ride safe,
Les

Post edited by: The Milkman, at: 2006/05/26 23:10
78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.

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27 May 2006 05:40 #50416 by 1977kz
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The bike also quit on me twice yesterday?

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27 May 2006 11:09 #50454 by OKC_Kent
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It can be some dirty connections. Unplug the rec/reg and clean them good. It's probably a plastic connection and about all you can do is spray it with contact cleaner. Also go thru this flowchart. It can be found in our filebase.
kzrider.com/component/option,com_docman/...doc_details/gid,252/
Oklahoma City, OK
78 KZ650 B2 82,000+ miles

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28 May 2006 11:57 #50620 by 1977kz
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Thanks for the info!!!!

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28 May 2006 17:31 #50658 by Gman
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You may want to consider upgrading to a mini-blade type fuse holder and fuse. The original glass fuse and fuse box seems to be a weak link on these bikes. I had the same problem on my 78 KZ1000 until I finally switched the all the fuses to mini blades. Presto, no more fuses getting hot or popping.
1978 KZ1000
1965 Harly Electra Glide
2002 Gold Wing
1974 Z1 900 project

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29 May 2006 04:04 #50712 by Garn
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As you said, it could be your voltage regulator. 15 volts is a no, no. You will probably boil the battery soon. After you check out those fuse connections as mentioned, look up the workshop manual for the Z1000, and run some serious checks on the regulator, it should control the voltage so you never see 15 volts across your battery.
RegardZ
1 x 73 Z1 (Jaffa), 74 Z1A, 76 Z900-A4
1 x 73 Yamaha TX500 & 98 fzx250 Zeal
Sydney Australia

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29 May 2006 21:24 #50853 by loudhvx
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A bad fuse connection can cause the regulator to regulate higher than normal. Check the voltage drop on the fuses and ignition switch.
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01 Jun 2006 05:31 #51360 by Garn
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1977Kz, have you solved the problem? Hopefully it was just bad connections. Let's know when you find the culprit! Just for feedback.
RegardZ.
1 x 73 Z1 (Jaffa), 74 Z1A, 76 Z900-A4
1 x 73 Yamaha TX500 & 98 fzx250 Zeal
Sydney Australia

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01 Jun 2006 06:01 #51363 by ambergrismooon
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Paris Hilton: "Main fuse...thats HOT!"

I really like the idea to switch to blade fuses as I have replaced 2 fuse boxes due to meltdown.

Paris Hilton: "Meltdown...thats HOT!":sick:

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01 Jun 2006 12:16 #51416 by anarki650
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I just converted my 77 kz650b1 over to blade style fuses. Yesterday it started popping the main fuse on me, even with the ignition and kill switches turned off! Today I went to the local auto store, picked up the supplies to convert to blade fuses (for less than $5), replaced the old box and PRESTO no more blowing of the fuses.
09 Kawasaki ER6n
77 kz650b1 cafe rebirth project
"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube, that's why God made fast motorcycles..."
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Omaha NE

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01 Jun 2006 12:49 #51421 by BARNEYHYPHEN
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Converted mine over to blades 18 months ago. Used the orange colored rubber/waterproof type with the caps. $1.99 each from AutoZone?

Solder & shrinkwrap all joints.

Not blown a fuse since!

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