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12 Jul 2015 13:20 #680558 by pete greek1
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It would be a good idea to change the fork oil & the brake fluid on your front & rear brakes,...many people neglect to do that until its too late, & ends up costing a lot of money to repair & fix them
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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12 Jul 2015 13:23 #680559 by pete greek1
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And if it doesn't have an inline fuel filter, now would be the time to install one
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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13 Jul 2015 12:18 #680716 by Slopar00
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Sorry guys it's an 82 440 ltd.

I checked the filter the other day and there was a hold in the foam piece that wraps around the filter. I bought a gallon jug of rotella 15w40 conventional and a fram filter. I was contemplating the fuel filter but wasn't sure where to put it. Any suggestions?

The brake fluid definitely looks nasty and I'll look into changing the fork fluid. I should have it back to my house tomorrow night and start really working on it saturday.

Thanks for all the help guys this is veeeery useful!!

83 kz 440 bobber build. It's my 1st bike/ build I've ever done so it's coming along slow.

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13 Jul 2015 12:59 #680719 by SWest
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13 Jul 2015 15:27 #680732 by TexasKZ
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The fuel filter can go anywhere between the tank and carbs. Be sure that it does not cause a kink in the line or interfere with anything else. Also be sure it is designed for a gravity feed system (no pump) and that the arrow indicating the direction of flow is pointed toward the carbs and not the tank.
Happy wrenching.

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13 Jul 2015 19:36 #680761 by Slopar00
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That's awesome guys love the info!!

83 kz 440 bobber build. It's my 1st bike/ build I've ever done so it's coming along slow.

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14 Jul 2015 19:06 #680888 by Slopar00
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Today I finally got the bike to my house and changed the oil the plugs and drained the gas. Put new gas in the tank and rode around my house for a few laps. It will need another oil change I noticed the oil is looking dark again already.im going to look into a shop to do the fork fluid and maybe some new seals tomorrow along with brake fluid flush.

I did notice that the headlight is dim. Any ideas on a brighter replacememt?

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14 Jul 2015 20:11 #680911 by Slopar00
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Sorry won't let me post them

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