The kz don't start anymore

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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 12:22 - 30 Jul 2016 13:29
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You need to verify that the battery is good by testing it, especially since it is a wet cell battery.

I use a Ctek US 0.8 smart charger & VC97 digital multimeter.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 14:13
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Fox wrote: 1978 KZ1000-B2 LTD
I have the manual of the 1977 KZ1000-B1 LTD

You have a 38 year old motorcycle. How about cracking that manual and doing some maintenance? There is a maintenance table in the manual which tells you what should be done and how often. In addition your bike is sure to need a deeper level of maintenance due to neglect. For example, failing to adjust the valves will damage them as well as the cylinder head. if that's the case you need to recondition the head which is an even bigger maintenance task.

Pay attention to this post. It is too early to declare that the head needs to come off.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 14:25
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It was a warning. I was about to do it too until the OP said he would check them. All too often the new owner will ignore this advice and wind up doing just what Ed was warning about or sell the bike to someone else saying all it needed was a carb adjustment. :whistle:
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 14:53
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:) Yes
Btw I have the "motorcycle service manual supplement" here and they don't talk about valves at all.
Until i i have not all the specs and a good tutorial on a similar bike i won't go there.

I need to be sure of all around before go there.
I will rework the carbs tonight.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 15:05
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The valve adjustment will be in your manual. That MUST be done before going to the carbs.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 15:37
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I need the manual of a similar bike because that what i have i just a few pages and perhaps not complete.
Maintenance engine just 1 page with carbs specs.
Someone have a similar one please?
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 17:14
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What bike is it. You can look up valve adjustment and your bike.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 20:20
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swest wrote: What bike is it. You can look up valve adjustment and your bike.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

30 Jul 2016 20:29
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I didn't notice that. Valve adjustments are easier on the big fours.
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

31 Jul 2016 05:17
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Fox wrote: I need the manual of a similar bike because that what i have i just a few pages and perhaps not complete.
Maintenance engine just 1 page with carbs specs.
Someone have a similar one please?

Crazy man. You are trying to rehab a bike from 1978 without a proper manual. Unbelieveable. There various places to download the factory Kawasaki manual for your bike for free. Try looking for one.
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www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

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Re: The kz don't start anymore

31 Jul 2016 06:13
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I will try to explain me clearly for you :
"I tried to find the manual of this bike, without success."
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Re: The kz don't start anymore

31 Jul 2016 08:47 - 31 Jul 2016 08:49
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Sunshin, and engine staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrtt :)

Fuel battery, new head gasket, carbs at low level.

NB: i will check the valves tomorrow i need to buy a micrometer..., now i have something to do... :)

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