I just picked up a 1976 kz750 twin B1 project bike. I have been trying to get it running so far all I did is clean the carbs and derust / line the tank. My question is I have 120 compression in both cylinders cold. I know that is low but should be enough to start the bike? The E-start does not work because i need to rebuild the starter clutch. When I am kicking it acts like it wants to start sometimes. 1 out of every 40 or so kicks I can hear metal hitting metal. I dont think its a piston hitting a valve it sounds more like something with the kick starter. Could something be wrong with the kick start mechanism? If it is a bent valve would I be getting compression? Tomorrow I plan to rebuild the starter clutch to get the E-Start working to rule out the kick starter. I just wanted to get some feedback from some experianced KZ riders. This is my first KZ750. Thanks in advance! If you need any more info let me know.
