stopping and stalling
- dodak1967
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stopping and stalling
08 Dec 2007 00:39
I have a 1980 KZ 1000 LTD. I rebuilt the carbs, replaced the vacuum hoses and the air bleed hoses. Now when the engine heats up during my commute to work or on a weekend ride the engine wants to stall at idle shortly after comming to a stop. It will start up right away at the touch of the starter button. It will run fine between stops. However when you make your next stop and let it idle after a few seconds it stalls out. Anyone have any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: stopping and stalling
08 Dec 2007 09:11
When was the last time the valve-clearances were checked?
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Re: stopping and stalling
10 Dec 2007 09:28
What is an air bleed hose?
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Re: stopping and stalling
10 Dec 2007 09:41
On my ltd there are two air bleed hoses that connect to two of the carbs and run back to and connect with the air box. I have noticed that not all kz and ltds' have these hoses.
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Re: stopping and stalling
10 Dec 2007 09:52
I believe those are bowl vent hoses... "air bleed" is a term used to describe the air jet for either the pilot or main circuit. I was a tad confused by your use of air bleed.
Loudhvx asked about your valve clearances. The reason he asked as lack of valve clearance on one or more valves will cause the situation you describe. They tend to close up a tad when the bike warms. If valves don't open then the bike will die.
There are other reasons for the stalling/dying. In addition to the valve clearances, I would check ignition advance function. You will have to use a timing light to see the advance advance when the RPMs rise then return to its non-advanced state when the RPMS fall.
Your carburetors may not be getting gas. This can be for a variety of reasons.
1. obstructed fuel filter
2. faulty petcock or lack of vacuum to the petock (perhaps the integrity of the hose connection is compromised?)
3. carbs hooked up incorrectly (vent hoses obstructed?)
4. gas cap venting plugged and a vacuum sets up in the tank
There are probably other issues that can cause your symptoms but the ones I noted are the most likely that come to mind.
Loudhvx asked about your valve clearances. The reason he asked as lack of valve clearance on one or more valves will cause the situation you describe. They tend to close up a tad when the bike warms. If valves don't open then the bike will die.
There are other reasons for the stalling/dying. In addition to the valve clearances, I would check ignition advance function. You will have to use a timing light to see the advance advance when the RPMs rise then return to its non-advanced state when the RPMS fall.
Your carburetors may not be getting gas. This can be for a variety of reasons.
1. obstructed fuel filter
2. faulty petcock or lack of vacuum to the petock (perhaps the integrity of the hose connection is compromised?)
3. carbs hooked up incorrectly (vent hoses obstructed?)
4. gas cap venting plugged and a vacuum sets up in the tank
There are probably other issues that can cause your symptoms but the ones I noted are the most likely that come to mind.
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