want to put a kick starter on my 82 kz750 ltd

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07 Aug 2013 01:03 #600217 by biker8684
dos anyone know if the kick starter of a kz650 will work covers look the same if my baterys even 2 volts low it will not start my bike unless i time it right or pop it it starts right up

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07 Aug 2013 10:19 - 07 Aug 2013 10:26 #600253 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic want to put a kick starter on my 82 kz750 ltd
2 volts low is low. The bike needs a good battery to run right.
I prefer checking the battery w a digital multimeter.
If applicable, make sure the electrolyte level is correct (add distilled water - not tap water or acid).

High beam test. Charge the battery, then disconnect the charger. You should have at least 12.6 VDC but the voltage will probably be higher ~13.1+. Turn on the high beam (engine off). The voltage will drop. A good battery will drop to ~12.2 VDC but ~11.85 is okay. If it drops to 11 VDC, the battery may need replacing. If it drops to 10 VDC, the battery is probably shot. The high beam test removes the surface charge & gives a better indication of the deep charge, or something like that. The voltages are the numbers I use. There may be a more accurate set of voltages on the internet somewhere.

PS: a kick starter can be installed, but it is a lot of work, as you have to split the cases.
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07 Aug 2013 11:51 #600272 by nitrokeeb
Replied by nitrokeeb on topic want to put a kick starter on my 82 kz750 ltd
Agreeed. Two volts low is a dead battery.



1978 KZ1000B LTD w/KZ900 engine

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09 Aug 2013 08:51 #600561 by SLEEPER650
Replied by SLEEPER650 on topic want to put a kick starter on my 82 kz750 ltd
I have installed the kick starter into a 750e motor it will work and is work.

78 650sr my baby
78 650sr waiting for rebuild
82 kz1100

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10 Aug 2013 02:21 #600657 by polarbear
Replied by polarbear on topic want to put a kick starter on my 82 kz750 ltd
I guess you could also just swap the motor with another one with kick starter already on it, but then again, a lot of work, only worth it if you really need to--engine failure.
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