Won't Start when already warmed up

tooltyme
Topic Author
Offline
User
Registered
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0

Won't Start when already warmed up

03 Aug 2014 15:00 - 03 Aug 2014 18:20

1979 KZ 650 I only have the kickstart working one this bike, This year it will start fine cold at first when going to ride, But after running it or drive for a bit the bike doesn't want to start again until it has cooled off??????????

Last edit: 03 Aug 2014 18:20 by Patton.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

650ed
Offline
User
Registered
Posts: 15333
Thanks: 2833

Re: Won't Start when already warmed up

03 Aug 2014 15:14

#642594

While the bike is cold try heating up the coils with a hair dryer. If the bike won't start with warm coils and a cold engine they probably are at fault. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Patton
Offline
KZr Legend
Registered
Posts: 18568
Thanks: 2101

Re: Won't Start when already warmed up

03 Aug 2014 18:22

#642611

tooltyme wrote: 1979 KZ 650...will start fine cold at first when going to ride, But after running it or drive for a bit the bike doesn't want to start again until it has cooled off??????????

Would check valve clearances to assure being within specs, as too tight valves may result in the reported symptoms.

Good Fortune!

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.