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Hello from the UK
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15 Jul 2012 18:32 #536144
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Hello all, I've recently picked up a lovely 1977 KZ1000 LTD that was imported into the UK in the early 90's. I think it's had a few tweaks over the years and needs a bit of love as it's not quite running right yet. I rode it the 100 miles or so home from where I bought it and it was lacking power and wouldn't idle below about 2000rpm. I've been wanting a big Z for years and am looking forward to bringing it back into tip-top condition 
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15 Jul 2012 19:40 #536160
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1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...
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When you get a chance post some pictures of your new Bike! 
Everyone likes to see what you got, there.
Lots of good carb info in "File Base"- Non specific models, at the top right corner of the KZR page.
Everyone likes to see what you got, there.
Lots of good carb info in "File Base"- Non specific models, at the top right corner of the KZR page.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...
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15 Jul 2012 21:36 - 15 Jul 2012 21:38 #536195
by Patton
Perhaps the engine is combusting on just two of its four cylinders.
May start the COLD engine, and after a few seconds of running, spray water mist onto the four exhaust header pipes (using a common household sprayer).
When a cylinder is combusting, the water will instantly vaporize and sizzle off the pipe.
When a cylinder is NOT combusting, the water will just run down the pipe.
The results of the water spray test may aid further diagnosis.
Good Fortune!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic Hello from the UK
t0ne wrote: Hello all, I've recently picked up a lovely 1977 KZ1000 LTD that was imported into the UK in the early 90's. I think it's had a few tweaks over the years and needs a bit of love as it's not quite running right yet. I rode it the 100 miles or so home from where I bought it and it was lacking power and wouldn't idle below about 2000rpm. I've been wanting a big Z for years and am looking forward to bringing it back into tip-top condition
Perhaps the engine is combusting on just two of its four cylinders.
May start the COLD engine, and after a few seconds of running, spray water mist onto the four exhaust header pipes (using a common household sprayer).
When a cylinder is combusting, the water will instantly vaporize and sizzle off the pipe.
When a cylinder is NOT combusting, the water will just run down the pipe.
The results of the water spray test may aid further diagnosis.
Good Fortune!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Last edit: 15 Jul 2012 21:38 by Patton.
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16 Jul 2012 09:13 - 16 Jul 2012 09:51 #536272
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Replied by t0ne on topic Hello from the UK
Good idea not thought about spraying water on the headers - nice simple idea, thanks.
Some pics:
Some pics:
Last edit: 16 Jul 2012 09:51 by t0ne. Reason: Linked to images
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