83 KZ750 won't roll in neutral

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19 Dec 2012 13:42 #563683 by baldy110
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donthaveakawman wrote: is it ok to use brake cleaner to clean the chain?


If you want to re-use the chain and if it is an O-ring chain then no, do not use brake cleaner it will melt the rubber o-rings

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19 Dec 2012 16:42 #563701 by 650ed
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Use chain lube to clean the chain. Soak it real good with the lube then wipe off excess. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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19 Dec 2012 16:53 - 19 Dec 2012 16:54 #563704 by martin_csr
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650ed wrote: Use chain lube to clean the chain. Soak it real good with the lube then wipe off excess. Ed

That's how I do it, spraying the chain until it's dripping wet then wipe off the excess.
LiquidWrench chain lube is cheap, so the method doesn't waste pricy lubricant. hee.
Sometimes I use a clean cloth dampened in mineral spirits.
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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19 Dec 2012 17:29 #563706 by gengomerpyle
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i had the same problem with my bike. my problem was the back caliper locking up from a rusting piston. i bought another caliper from a member on here, rebuilt it and mine rolls freely now.
1982 GPZ750R1 ELR
1978 Honda CB750F SuperSport
1971 Honda CB750K
1970 Honda CL100 Scrambler

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21 Dec 2012 00:34 - 21 Dec 2012 00:37 #563881 by donthaveakawman
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I guess there is chain degreaser that can be bought to clean the chain. I used some engine degreaser instead, as you can see in the photo the chain was a little bumpy.

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09 Jan 2013 20:45 #566623 by ShayH
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So I finally got to San Diego and got my bike here. I almost didn't want to come back here and post because I feel stupid. It turns out that the air was just real low in the tires, rolls great now! Hahaha.
Thank you everyone for the suggestions, I know if I ever really need help this is the place to look

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11 Jan 2013 22:14 #566915 by LarryC
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ShayH wrote: So I finally got to San Diego and got my bike here. I almost didn't want to come back here and post because I feel stupid. It turns out that the air was just real low in the tires, rolls great now! Hahaha.
Thank you everyone for the suggestions, I know if I ever really need help this is the place to look


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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11 Jan 2013 22:43 #566916 by Marklorenzo
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Its crazy how much a low tire can do to a motorcycle. I am a little overexcited that before every ride I check the tire pressure. Glad to see everything worked out!!!


B) B)
1984 KZ700 A1

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11 Jan 2013 23:25 - 23 Jan 2013 14:05 #566925 by martin_csr
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Marklorenzo wrote: Its crazy how much a low tire can do to a motorcycle. ...

Ain't that the truth. My bike started weaving from side to side one time, so I guided the thing off the freeway as best as I could... the rear tire had gone flat. That was something.
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12 Jan 2013 01:08 #566936 by donthaveakawman
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martin_csr wrote:

Marklorenzo wrote: Its crazy how much a low tire can do to a motorcycle. I am a little overexcited that before every ride I check the tire pressure. Glad to see everything worked out!!!


B) B)

Ain't that the truth. My bike started weaving from side to side one time, so I guided the thing off the freeway as best as I could... the rear tire had gone flat. That was something. :ohmy:


Beware the tankslapper, I have yet to have an at speed accident, but speed-wobble is best for bicyclists and skateboarders than a 60 mph motorcycle.

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12 Jan 2013 10:50 #566969 by Old Man Rock
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Put the COIL MOD in her, she'll roll better....
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
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Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

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12 Jan 2013 10:52 #566970 by 650ed
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