Restarting a sitting Zed

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04 Mar 2019 00:31 - 04 Mar 2019 02:02 #799660 by Kwaka1977
Restarting a sitting Zed was created by Kwaka1977
Hi blokes, I'm sure it's been covered but can't find a thread. I haven't started my 77 z1000 for around 5 years. I'm assuming before I even kick her over I'll need to pull the plugs and oil the rings. Exactly how much oil am I putting down the plug holes?
Thanks fellas
Last edit: 04 Mar 2019 02:02 by Kwaka1977. Reason: Spelling errot

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04 Mar 2019 02:18 #799663 by davido
Replied by davido on topic Restarting a sitting Zed
Id give a squirt of WD40 (or similar) into each one and then about a teaspoon of engine oil, let it sit for a bit to let the oil drip down then give it a turn. Id have the bike on the center stand not the side stand. Turn it over with the kick start or a socket on the end of the crank.
But thats just me.

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04 Mar 2019 05:10 #799665 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic Restarting a sitting Zed
5 years isn't that long unless the bike was stored exposed to the environment. You shouldn't have to do anything to the cylinders. If there is rust there is rust, lubricant won't remove that. Maybe turn the engine over with a wrench or the kick start just to be sure it's not stuck before hitting the starter button. If it turns focus your energy on going though the carbs and cleaning out the tank.

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04 Mar 2019 06:06 #799667 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic Restarting a sitting Zed
If you put oil in the cylinders be sure to kick the engine over several times with the spark plugs out - not in - to avoid hydro lock. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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04 Mar 2019 15:37 #799715 by Kwaka1977
Replied by Kwaka1977 on topic Restarting a sitting Zed
Thank mate, she's been stored undercover the whole time. With regards to the carbs, what do you recommend?

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04 Mar 2019 15:45 #799720 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic Restarting a sitting Zed
Start with your fuel tank, petcock, fuel filter condition inside should be rust free first .

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04 Mar 2019 17:36 - 04 Mar 2019 17:36 #799726 by baldy110
Replied by baldy110 on topic Restarting a sitting Zed
What they said unless you stored it with gas in the tank and carbs then not such an easy job.
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