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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 31 May 2020 12:10 #827016

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Thanks you. I’ll have to give it a try.

The grommets are easily replaced, hopefully the tabs on the side covers are enact
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 16:46 #827157

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It's alive!

Exhaust pipes 3 & 4 get hot as hell real quick. 1 & 2 running very cool. Next steps to correct?
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 17:14 #827159

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Check the plugs

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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 17:46 #827160

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Agree. Check the plugs. Coils fire 1&4 and 2&3. Your coils must be working as your getting spark out of each coil. I’d look at fuel supply to carbs 1&2. There is a tee between the carb bodies. It supplies fuel to the carbs from the petcock. Check the petcock to make sure you have flow out of both nipples. When the engine is cold, you can put rags under the carbs and open the bowl drain screws to check for fuel. Also check the vents on the carbs. It the vet is plugged it could restrict fuel. See red arrow on screen shot for vent.

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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 18:57 #827170

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I put new plugs in.
Definitely getting fuel to 1 & 2.
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 19:47 #827180

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Pics of your old plugs?

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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 19:55 #827181

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I can take some next time I head out to the shop, but I'm sure you don't want pics of the old ones, as they haven't done anything in 30 years.
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 02 Jun 2020 21:57 #827186

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Plug wires continuity,, corrosion
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 03 Jun 2020 07:27 #827202

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Crusty old mechanic from back in the day, "Before you make it run, be very sure it'll stop."

The urge to "just take it fro a quick spin" can be overwhelming when an old bike/new toy runs for the first time. Resist! Been there, done that. It only hurt for a little while.

Brakes aren't sexy like engines running, but unfortunately are necessary.

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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 03 Jun 2020 12:11 #827220

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Here's all my spark plugs in order from 1-4. To me, it looks like 3 is too rich, 4 is too lean?
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 03 Jun 2020 19:10 #827255

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Looks like 1&2 and not firing. 3 is either rich or just sooty because it was just run at idle. 4 is good see the color change on the ground strap it starts to get dark at the bend. That’s what you all of them to look. Still need to figure out why 1&2 are not firing. Also Slmjim brings put a great point. Make sure you service the brakes before it leaves the yard... You can try a quick shot of starting fluid into carb throat 1&2 to see if they will fire.
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1978 KZ1000-A2 "Barn find" 03 Jun 2020 20:43 #827263

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I got 2 firing for sure now. I *think* I got 1 firing. They were just running too lean. Took the carbs off today. Going to give them another clean tomorrow.
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