missing 1985 zn1100

hope u find your bike man, probly outback the garage, or your buddys on a bender with it. Just sit back and wait, the cops should call and tell you which ditch it's layin in.:woohoo:

outside chance he got some bad fuel??? happened to me....would run,but run bad....possibly run some additives??? for 3 bucks a gallon that ethanol sux. btw any you old timers remember leaded gas?????

A wiseman once told me 90% of fuel problems are on the ignition side, :laugh: good luck

If your bike has the Kawasaki pick up(pulsing coils) mounted at the end of the crankshaft, they may be changing ohm readings when hot.

Here's a check for the older bikes that might apply to your bike:

Ohm Checking Pickup(Pulsing) Coils

The pickup coils on the Kawasaki’s with the factory supplied electronic ignition can sometimes fail or become intermittent due to heat and vibration.

1.Trace back from where the pick up coils are mounted,(under a right side CD sized cover) locate and disconnect a small 4 pin connector. Using a multi-meter set on OHMS and range of 2K, check between the BLUE and BLACK wires(#1 and #4 sparkplug wires) for between 360-540 OHMS.

2.For #2 and #3 sparkplugs the wire colors will be YELLOW and RED, again 360-540 OHMS.

3.If the pickup coils are suspect of failing due to heat, they can be stressed using a hair dryer without the need of the engine running.

4.A replacement set of pickup coils might be obtained from a dealer who serviced the police Kawasaki’s.

5. If replacement pickup coils are not available, your next choice would be to order a Dyna “S” electronic ignition system from www.z1enterprises.com It replaces the IC igniter with a smaller module located where the mechanical ignition advancer was mounted.

6. Checking with Kawasaki.com website has determined that the Pick up(pulsing) coils are available . The pulsing coil # is 59026-1133 and replaces the older # 1002, 1012 which were used from the MKII motors until the 2005 P24.

7.Check the small 4 pin connector that the pickup coils connect to for corrosion/loose pins too.

I'm not sure at this point what to do in regards to my bike. I called the shop last wednesday and talked to mechanic. I asked him if he checked all the electrical components on bike and he said everything checks out good. Carbs and been completely gone through. He thinks that someone has changed the routing of the vacuum hoses which in turn is causing the wind to hit them just right which in turn starves the 2 right side carbs of gas. The bike has been there since oct. 1, I then asked him to just keep it up there until he has a chance to take it for a ride and determine if thats the problem. he said he would talk to service manager about storing it there and call me back in a couple of days and no call from them. I need help any suggestions. thanks scott

I would go get my bike ASAP.bj

maybe you can put your location in your signature and see if there is a member close to you that can help.
i would also ask then to install a dyna s as a test, just make sure your not charged for it if it don't fix it.
at this point they are just shot gunning parts at it and hoping it fixes it.
i think it is a thermal problem as well. gets hot and misses.
one 650 i had did the same thing till i upgraded to a dyna.

if they say no go get your bike back before you get storage charges.

good luck!

I'm from northern iowa, lake mills 50450. I'm having bike looked at a shop in rochestor minnesota. Any help is appreciated and thanks again Scott