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13 Aug 2012 20:21 #542381 by 67637454
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I just bought a 1984 kz750 last week. It is my second bike, my first being a 2009 ninja 250 which I still have. Anyways, the kz has about 67 000km on it, it has a new paint job, new tires, new fork seals and the carbs have just been done (according to the previous owner). I think I got a good deal on it but im not sure. It has some possible engine trouble and im just wondering what it is/how much it will cost to fix. here is a youtube clip so you can hear what it sounds like.



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13 Aug 2012 20:23 #542384 by 4TheKZ1000
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13 Aug 2012 20:28 #542385 by MFolks
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I'd get a manual cam chain tensioner to start with,new igniton coils & sparkplug wires(high tension leads) and check the valve shim clearances.

Cam Chain Tensioners
kzzone.com/tensioners.html
www.kriegercamchaintensioners.com/

1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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13 Aug 2012 20:34 #542386 by 67637454
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doesnt sound good.. is it worth keeping? i paid 1300 for it and dont really want to but a lot into it. should i just throw it back online and try to get something back from it?

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13 Aug 2012 20:48 #542396 by Buda
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At least shim the valves.....shouldn't cost you much

1982 KZ 1170 LTD
10.25 to 1 comp
K&N pods
GPZ cams
Vance&Hines pipe with comp baffle
dyna coils and wires
97 Valkyrie Standard

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13 Aug 2012 21:09 #542401 by 67637454
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should this be work i should get done right away? can i go a little bit without getting it done? ive put 900km on the bike so far and just wondering if im doing too much damage by continuing to drive it

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