Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
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Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
24 Feb 2016 11:52
My Shift pedal return spring broke and I replaced it with the help of this forum:
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/592618-kz-400...-pedal-not-returning
I got the bike back together and adjusted the timing. It was starting and immediately dying so I adjust the timing again and cleaned the points.
It's getting fuel, has a strong battery, strong spark, clean air filter, but won't start. It's killing me because it's finally nice out and I want to ride.
Any Ideas?
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/592618-kz-400...-pedal-not-returning
I got the bike back together and adjusted the timing. It was starting and immediately dying so I adjust the timing again and cleaned the points.
It's getting fuel, has a strong battery, strong spark, clean air filter, but won't start. It's killing me because it's finally nice out and I want to ride.
Any Ideas?
1978 KZ400 B1
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
24 Feb 2016 12:54
do you have a manual to help with the timing ,you might have adjusted it wrong ,was it running alright before you adjusted it

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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
24 Feb 2016 13:18
Yep, I followed the manual to a T. Also, i'm getting good spark out of the plugs
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
24 Feb 2016 16:14
Any chance you swapped the wiring to the coils.
You will still get spark, but at the wrong time.
You will still get spark, but at the wrong time.
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
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1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
24 Feb 2016 16:19 - 24 Feb 2016 16:20
Check the adjustment of the points again.
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return
26 Feb 2016 13:22
I check them again and read a few other posts about adjusting them. That was it and now it's running! The manual isn't super clear on the oder of operations but i Was able to get it going
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