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22 Oct 2009 01:49 #328842 by kz1100warrior
Replied by kz1100warrior on topic sluggish, weighed down, low power....
Before playing with the coils,,,,if #4 is not running, put that sparkplug in number 3 closet , then check if #3 is running and #4 is running. Could just be spark plug. I just discovered that myself yesterday, ...

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22 Oct 2009 11:02 #328872 by tjk
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baldy110 wrote:

You say the bike runs smooth but #4 isn't firing. I would hate to see what you call rough running.


:laugh: I wasn't gonna say it...
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22 Oct 2009 14:34 #328924 by TeK9iNe
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chance wrote:

Check valve adjustments then a compression check. Look at what the plugs look like now Clean or sooty. also check voltage at the coils ..One more thing lube your timing advancer Has they tend to stick. then if alls well move to carbs..


I'd consider this #1 - Its Kawasaki Regular Maintenence by all the books!

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baldy110 wrote:

You say the bike runs smooth but #4 isn't firing. I would hate to see what you call rough running.


I wasn't gonna say it...


LOL... :P yup, been there.
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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
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22 Oct 2009 15:43 #328942 by PLUMMEN
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this is what i use when i feel sluggish and weighed down,oh for the bike! my bad :S :woohoo:
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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22 Oct 2009 16:31 #328953 by Old Man Rock
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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22 Oct 2009 19:41 #329045 by soccerd31
Replied by soccerd31 on topic sluggish, weighed down, low power....
its all in learned experience... this is my first bike... never sat on a bike till after i bought this one... kinda like how you learn pretty quickly what your bike feels like before you run outta gas (been there... and i know how to feel it before it happens again).... i'm sure that once this problem gets fixed... i'll KNOW the difference... i mean.. i know it felt sluggish and slow.... and i dropped some ex lax in the tank but it didn't solve my problem... #4 still isn't firing (KIDDING... SERIOUSLY KIDDING)... but by "smooth".... it doesn't feel like it is un balanced and the engine doesn't tick or knock... but... like i said... when i get this fixed.... i'll probably think it was off balanced and loud..... like i said... first bike... low/zero level mechanic experience.... and its a project..... i'm learning..... thanks for the humor.... i'll figure the rest out... i'm pretty comfortable with electronics... i'm a lot better with wires than i am with engines.... i'll get there some day... thanks guys
1981 KZ750 LTD H2

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