Engine Compression

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Engine Compression

03 Sep 2016 17:39

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Does anybody know what the engine compression on a KZ200 should be?

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Re: Engine Compression

03 Sep 2016 17:49

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Should be in your manual but just about all 4 stroke engines are built with minimums of around 100psi to 120psi for proper combustion.

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Re: Engine Compression

03 Sep 2016 17:56

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Thank you!

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Re: Engine Compression

04 Sep 2016 18:00

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Realize that to do a proper compression test...

- engine hot
-valves adjusted
-fully charged battery
-throttle held open
-engine in running condition and having recently run for 100+ miles. Don't try to do a compression test on an engine that has sat stationary for a number of years until you do a good ol Italian tune up!

Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/14-vendor-forum/62...rburetor-o-ring-kits

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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