1982 kz440 wont go over 45mph

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04 Nov 2021 16:47 #857412 by Qsmothers3
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So I have finally got my kz440 running and rideable. As I rode it today it would not go over 45mph. It would start to bog down around 4000rpm no matter what gear I was in....is this a fuel/air problem? Or am I missing something?? 

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05 Nov 2021 05:09 #857432 by Qsmothers3
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No mods, completely stock. The one thing thats odd is the left carb was dripping a bit of fuel after about an hour of riding....im gonna try the clear tube method later today and see if the furl levels are off. 

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05 Nov 2021 05:25 #857433 by 650ed
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Probably dirty carbs.  Clean them thoroughly and see if that cures the problem.  Ed

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

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05 Nov 2021 09:02 #857451 by ckahleer
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If the bike has mechanical timing advance weights, make sure they are not stuck.

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05 Nov 2021 17:00 #857472 by Qsmothers3
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It turned out the fuel/air adjustment was off by about a 1/4 turn. Tuned it and it ran great!! So glad to be able to ride this bike!! I have been looking at it in my father's garage for the last 15 years and it is finally rideable! Its not perfect but it was free and it is my first bike. Just gotta get a new coat of paint and put the emblems back on and I think it'll be a beauty!
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05 Nov 2021 17:19 #857473 by azman857
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Gotta love easy quick fixes. She looks great!

I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress

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