75 KZ400 Engine Knock

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75 KZ400 Engine Knock

04 Apr 2009 07:00
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Hi guys
I've been lurking for a while this winter.
I picked a 75 KZ400 to build for my wife to learn to ride.
I did it in a Low Rider style. She couldn't sit flat footed on the stock bike.
Any way, I finally got it outside and started it up.
It seemed to run OK. Yesterday When I went to start it I got a loud squeeling sound. This morning I turned it over again and it started right up, but seems to have a knock.
I think it's in the top half.
I don't know much about these bikes.
Any ideas?

Thanks
Pat

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Re: 75 KZ400 Engine Knock

04 Apr 2009 08:00
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Was it cold out? My 76 kz 400 squeels like like a pig when its cold out and it gets started. The knocking is probally again due to the fact there was no to little oil in the top end. I would say to let it warm up and take it for a ride and see if the knock goes away.
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Re: 75 KZ400 Engine Knock

06 Apr 2009 10:41
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Found a video of what my bike sounds like.

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Re: 75 KZ400 Engine Knock

06 Apr 2009 10:58
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there is not a tensioner on the primary chain and they can make a bit of noise when they are on the sidestand, does the noise change when you right the bike? also balancing the carbs can help some.
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Re: 75 KZ400 Engine Knock

06 Apr 2009 11:01
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pull in the clutch and see if the noise goes away, or as has been suggested get the carbs sync'd.
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Re: 75 KZ400 Engine Knock

06 Apr 2009 12:41
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Pbisesi wrote:
Hi guys
I've been lurking for a while this winter.
I picked a 75 KZ400 to build for my wife to learn to ride.
I did it in a Low Rider style. She couldn't sit flat footed on the stock bike.
Any way, I finally got it outside and started it up.
It seemed to run OK. Yesterday When I went to start it I got a loud squeeling sound. This morning I turned it over again and it started right up, but seems to have a knock.
I think it's in the top half.
I don't know much about these bikes.
Any ideas?

Thanks
Pat
The twins seem to be notorious for bad starter clutches. I read they can make noise.
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Re: 75 KZ400 Engine Knock

06 Apr 2009 13:04
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Pat. little or no help, The periodic rumble I hear before blipping throttle sounds charistic of cam chain and/ or clutch basket. does it go away after up to temp? G
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