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26 Oct 2008 09:48 #243895
by chelms27
1977 KZ1000...16k miles 2nd owner all original except tires, dyna-coil, and a vance and hines 4 to 1 exhaust.
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I am having the same problem with my 77 kz1000. I plugged the overflow tube just to see what happens and then it started leaking from the air filter?
1977 KZ1000...16k miles 2nd owner all original except tires, dyna-coil, and a vance and hines 4 to 1 exhaust.
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26 Oct 2008 10:10 - 26 Oct 2008 10:14 #243897
by bill_wilcox100
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic Leaky carbs
Welcome to the KZR nation... great to have you here. Let's get a picture of this bike...
If you don't have one, install a new inline fuel filter and change it at the beginning of each season. That will prevent any tank or gas debris for lodging in the needle valve or blocking jets or passageways. :huh:
Don't depend on any filter that may or may not be built into the petcock. Don't ask how I know. :blush:
Best of success.
BTW, add your year, model and location to your signature. It will help get the best responses and it's considered real friendly too.
Bill
If you don't have one, install a new inline fuel filter and change it at the beginning of each season. That will prevent any tank or gas debris for lodging in the needle valve or blocking jets or passageways. :huh:
Don't depend on any filter that may or may not be built into the petcock. Don't ask how I know. :blush:
Best of success.
BTW, add your year, model and location to your signature. It will help get the best responses and it's considered real friendly too.
Bill
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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26 Oct 2008 13:22 #243936
by chelms27
1977 KZ1000...16k miles 2nd owner all original except tires, dyna-coil, and a vance and hines 4 to 1 exhaust.
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I actually let the gas out of the hole in the bottom of the carb and then tapped it a few times while turning the gas on. I then fired it up and I have no more leak? Thanks for the help.
1977 KZ1000...16k miles 2nd owner all original except tires, dyna-coil, and a vance and hines 4 to 1 exhaust.
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26 Oct 2008 19:33 #243993
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic Leaky carbs
chelms27 wrote:
leaking from the air filter--- a RED FLAG!
Gasoline may have also entered crankcase. Would sniff-test oil for gasoline odor indicating fuel contamination.
Before cranking the engine, would also play it safe by changing the oil and filter and assuring proper funtioning of the float bowl overflow circuits.
Good Luck!
I am having the same problem with my 77 kz1000. I plugged the overflow tube just to see what happens and then it started leaking from the air filter?
leaking from the air filter--- a RED FLAG!
Gasoline may have also entered crankcase. Would sniff-test oil for gasoline odor indicating fuel contamination.
Before cranking the engine, would also play it safe by changing the oil and filter and assuring proper funtioning of the float bowl overflow circuits.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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