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82 KZ750 Resto / Cafe *updated*
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So onto the bike, an 82 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD H3... Picked it up about 3 weeks ago with 18,270 on the clock for $540. It runs well but needs work after sitting outside for at least 8 years. The PO says he covered it but seeing all the rust makes me think otherwise.
My goals are to get it running perfect and fix everything that's wrong first. Then i would like to go for a comfortable brat look. Superbike bars, flat seat, no fenders etc. So far I've only tackled cleaning, an oil change, changed the plugs and air filter (k&n) and got the blinker and tail light working again.
There are a few things that have me stuck being a newbie and all.
-The front brakes are stuck. I dissembled the calipers and re-greased all the pins and bolts. Next step will be a brake bleed and then a caliper / MC rebuild if the bleed doesn't help. Anything I'm missing here?
-Bike sputters and doesn't produce sufficient power from about 1200-3000. I'm assuming this is a clogged jet or other carb issue. The header pipe on cylinder 3 takes longer to warm then the others so that's where I'll start, any other suggestions?
-Having issue on cold starts. It takes a long time for the starter to catch, once it catches once it''ll fire right up. Lost on this one? Starter rebuild in my near future?
Thanks for the help in advance. I'm going to try to update as much as possible!!
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Welcome.Jrbrownie00 wrote: -The front brakes are stuck. I dissembled the calipers and re-greased all the pins and bolts. Next step will be a brake bleed and then a caliper / MC rebuild if the bleed doesn't help. Anything I'm missing here?
-Bike sputters and doesn't produce sufficient power from about 1200-3000. I'm assuming this is a clogged jet or other carb issue. The header pipe on cylinder 3 takes longer to warm then the others so that's where I'll start, any other suggestions?
-Having issue on cold starts. It takes a long time for the starter to catch, once it catches once it''ll fire right up. Lost on this one? Starter rebuild in my near future?
Does the caliper piston move in the bore? If not, you'll need to take it apart and clean it. You may need to replace some seals.
For the sputter you'll need to pull the carb and clean it. Since you are doing one you might as well do them all.
The cold start issue is fairly common. It sounds like the starter clutch has had it. Not an impossible fix but you'll be taking the engine out to get at it. Do a search on the forum. A lot of us have tackled that particular gremlin.
Jim
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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1967 Triumph GT6
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I have already done the research on the starter clutch, i was really hoping there was a different answer! :ohmy:
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No.2 DynoJet still sells a jet kit for that bike.
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79 KZ1000mk2 prodject
78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
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76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected
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Jrbrownie00 wrote: I have already done the research on the starter clutch, i was really hoping there was a different answer! :ohmy:
So do all that live to see such times...but that is not for them to decide...
Jim
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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Take your time. There are a lot of good ideas and plenty of people that know their stuff on thiis site. Keep us postd. I have to work on mine also.
Be well...
Why leave well enough alone!
Tweak it!
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Carbs and petcock are out. Replacing the float bowl gaskets/float needles and rebuilding the petcock even though I'm not sure it needed it.
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If you'd rather go with Spoked, then maybe we could switch.
how do you like the POR-15?
love bikes, and anything with a engine/motor, and i love the ride way more than the destination, unless I have a passenger, then that's all that matters.
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popssss wrote: which type of wheel are you going to use? spoked or Mag?
If you'd rather go with Spoked, then maybe we could switch.
how do you like the POR-15?
I was just going to go with the mags because it's what I've got. Where are you located?
The heads aren't on the bike yet but it seems pretty good. The real test will be durability. It's easy to apply.
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more progress!!
Does anyone know how to make the front blinkers work with a blinker that only has 2 leads?
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