1981 KZ440 won't start, timing problem?

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Re: 1981 KZ440 won't start, timing problem?

28 Dec 2015 08:57

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I will check the ignition box and clean it up tonight and report back!!!

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Re: 1981 KZ440 won't start, timing problem?

28 Dec 2015 09:27

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Also check on the orientation of the iron rotor. It may not matter for a twin, but on my 550 it was 180 degrees off and the bike wouldn't make so much as a peep, even with spark and compression. Good luck. R

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Re: 1981 KZ440 won't start, timing problem?

28 Dec 2015 11:25

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rrsmsw9999 wrote: Also check on the orientation of the iron rotor. It may not matter for a twin, but on my 550 it was 180 degrees off and the bike wouldn't make so much as a peep, even with spark and compression. Good luck. R

same on my 750 twin. get it on 180 off and it won't even fire.

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Re: 1981 KZ440 won't start, timing problem?

07 Aug 2016 21:09

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What did it turn out to be? I have a 440 that will not start no matter what I do. 150/143 psi cold, blue spark, getting fuel, valves seating well at TDC. Still won't fire.

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