Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

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Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

27 Feb 2017 14:49
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Hi guys I have a 1980 kz440 it has good compression gets fuel and spark but it still won't start, does anyone have any idea what it could be? Thanks for the help

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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

27 Feb 2017 15:24
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Have you gone through the carbs completely and clean all the passages and jets?

Is the bike stock? Reason for mentioning is because if for some reason you are trying to start the bike without the airbox or with pods you may struggle because the mixture will be all wrong.
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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

27 Feb 2017 16:25
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I swapped the original carbs with vm30s with pod filters, the fuel is coming out of the carbs but it doesn't seem like it's getting sucked into the engine

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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

27 Feb 2017 16:43
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If fuel is running out of the carbs, either the fuel level is too high, or the float valves are not sealing due to dirt, corrosion or a mechanical blockage. This needs to be addressed before trying to start it again. Also, if this model has a vacuum operated petcock (fuel valve) it has likely failed as well. It will need a careful cleaning and its rubber parts will need to be replaced. If you know of somebody who has successfully made this carb swap on a 440, you may be able to use their jetting as a place to start.
Are the carb holders in really good shape? ie, pliable and without surface cracks? Do the new carbs fit snugly in them? If not, they will need to be replaced.
As already mentioned, the carbs need to be spotless inside, and every one of those tiny passageways need to be perfectly clear. A can of aerosol cab cleaner, some really small wire and compressed air will often do the job. If they are really cruddy, an ultrasonic cleaning may be the only solution.
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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

27 Feb 2017 17:05
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Thanks! Im about to order new rubber boots and I didn't even think about adjusting the fuel level on the carbs (I'm new to fixing bikes) and I'm going to look into new jets for it

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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

27 Feb 2017 22:53
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Getting spark at the right time?
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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

28 Feb 2017 00:42
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Don“t do try and error.
Get some FSM.

www.manualslib.com/download/1004585/Kawasaki-Kz440.html
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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

01 Mar 2017 22:21
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i should be, i did the ignition timing

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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

01 Mar 2017 22:24
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i bought one online acouple days ago and it just came in

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Re: Spark, fuel and compression but won't start

02 Mar 2017 00:55
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Uk Haynes are pretty good too, with workarounds if you don't have all the factory tools.
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