Another new guy from Nebraska

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Another new guy from Nebraska

02 Oct 2012 21:20
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Hi all...found this forum and website via the Kawasaki KZ1000 Motorcycle Riders Facebook page. Back in the mid 80's, I had a KZ750 LTD that I really enjoyed riding. Unfortunately, life dictated that I sell it, and I've been sorry ever since. I was checking out Craigslist a couple of months ago, and found this 82 KZ1000 LTD, and bought it. It's all original, save for the tires, battery, and seat, and has only 16,000 miles on it. I'm extremely happy with it, but right now, I'm trying to sort out a backfire in one of the right side cylinders when it's hot. Doesn't seem to happen when I'm at speed, or when the bike is first started and is cold. Changed plugs, thinking of the cheap fix, but that didn't help. Once I get that figured out, though, I'm ready to hit the highway! I'm looking forward to being a member of this group, and hopefully, will learn a thing or two along the way!
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Re: Another new guy from Nebraska

02 Oct 2012 21:57
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litespd wrote: ...82 KZ1000 LTD...only 16,000 miles...trying to sort out a backfire in one of the right side cylinders when it's hot. Doesn't seem to happen when I'm at speed, or when the bike is first started and is cold....!
Hello, litespd, and WELCOME to KZrider! :cheer:

Reported backfire issue is a typical symptom of too tight intake valve clearance.

Would assure all valve clearances are within spec.

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: Another new guy from Nebraska

02 Oct 2012 22:03
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Nice bike....very clean....welcome.

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Re: Another new guy from Nebraska

02 Oct 2012 23:01
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Welcome to z-jungle. B)
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Re: Another new guy from Nebraska

03 Oct 2012 13:38
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welcome.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
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Re: Another new guy from Nebraska

04 Oct 2012 23:46
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Welcome. That's a very nice and clean bike. I think you did well.
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Re: Another new guy from Nebraska

05 Oct 2012 00:22
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I've got the 82 K2 also. Great bike.
Grab a copy of the Service Manual in my signature. It will have all your service and troubleshooting.
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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.
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