Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

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Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

14 Oct 2014 18:26

Just bought a 76 kz 900 ltd. I payed 1k for it. The guy i bought it from went through it and got it running after finding it sitting for some years. Don't really know a whole lot about older bikes. I am mechanically inclined when it comes to working on my older cars but not to much with this bike. It runs ok but won't seem to idle without me having to keep on the gas a little. It's also smoking a little mostly at start up and idle and seems to be leaking a little oil at the head gasket area. I've always wanted and old kz bc my dad had a KZ 550 for years and I loved it. Is this a good bike. Any ideas where to go from here. I new To The Forum also

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Re: Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

14 Oct 2014 20:21

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Very good bike and that model is pretty collectable. Any pics? If its anywhere near stock, keep it that way.

Later, Doug

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Re: Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

15 Oct 2014 05:51

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welcome.
if you can work on anything you can work on this bike no sweat.
they are pretty basic.
sounds like you may have some leaking valve seals.
so that would be a good time to remove the head and inspect everything.
if all is well ,a head gasket and some valve seals your back in business.

leon

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15 Oct 2014 16:09

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Pics??????

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Re: Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

15 Oct 2014 16:19

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Here's some info that should help you get started. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/10-new-members/596...d-to-learning#650580

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Re: Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

15 Oct 2014 20:37 - 15 Oct 2014 20:41

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Drummerskz900ltd wrote: It runs ok but won't seem to idle without me having to keep on the gas a little.

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Any ideas where to go from here. I new To The Forum also

Welcome...
Well, readjust with the idle screw to bring your idle up.
Also, find yourself a Service Manual. As a mech, you should know the value of paper with spec info.
Good luck...

OH...and what Ed said! ^^^

C.

79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
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Re: Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

20 Oct 2014 10:19

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Thanks man I'm glad to hear that I've got something worth keeping. I'm new to the site but I'll try to show you some pics.

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Re: Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

20 Oct 2014 11:40

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Hemified wrote: Pics??????

^^^^^^^^+1
Welcome from Tennessee!!
Ed

Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's

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Re: Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

21 Oct 2014 10:42

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I appreciate all the info! Any idea where the best place to get a manual?

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Re: Re:Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

21 Oct 2014 10:46

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Ebay! Just make SURE it is for your specific year & model...

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Re: Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

21 Oct 2014 16:22

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Is anybody having trouble uploading pictures

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Re: Just bought a 76 kz 900 runs ok but needs tlc

21 Oct 2014 16:36 - 21 Oct 2014 16:37

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Let's see.....

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Seems like it's working ok. Did you click on "Insert"?

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

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