need smooth running help!!!!!!!

hello all..... i just baught '81 kz1000ltd..... bike has been sitting since last fall, so im told.... anyways i just got the bike running, it runs like its only running on 3 cylinders, i did check for spark ( the old fashioned way, grounding plug to head), spark appears to look a lil bit weak, i know they run like this from time to time, as my fathers did, but i really dont feel like changing plugs everytime i wanna ride it... alson the 2 inboard plugs ( #2 & #3) appear to get a lil bit of oil on them I'll assume rings but thats not the question.... 1st i just want to get it running smooth, and no the wires are not mixed up... although i did try switching #1 & 2 wires just to see what would happen made a very slight differance but definately not a good one did the same with 3 & 4 no change, all 4 appear to fire ( all four header tubes get hot..... bike just runs extremely rough

any ideas?

thanks in advance

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yep they unscrew the same H1. I am helping this guy on the other post

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sorry for the dbl post but wasnt sure exactly which board to post the question, figuired i had a 50/50 shot at being right

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my god that was friken funny........ i gotta print that and put it up at work...... thanks for the funny!!!!

I'd check the points too. Worn or poorly adjusted points = weak spark. Also check the timing while you're in there. A cracked spark plug wire could give you a weak spark or intermittant spark as well. Although come to think of it your bike is a lot newer than mine it probably doesnt even have points! I'd check the wires, and check the voltage at the coils. Wiredgeorge has a thing about rewiring the coils with a relay to make sure they are getting all the voltage they need. If none of that helps it wouldnt hurt to look at your carbs. I find mine need to be cleaned every season no matter how careful I am when I put it away.

Ron

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