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1979 KZ650D -Carb Tuning - default screw settings?
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04 Apr 2008 10:38 #204211
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1979 KZ650D -Carb Tuning - default screw settings? was created by DigitalFusion
Hello All,
I did a search here, but perhaps I wasnt using the right terminology as I did not find an answer. My dad purchased a 1979 KZ650D. Its his first bike in over 25 years! I am trying to get it running for him. I rebuilt the carbs with the kit(s) from partsnmore.com. I also rebuilt the accelerator pump. The air filter and coil pack is are the way (one plug has really really weak and intermittent spark.
I am hoping to get the default/stock settings for the carb.
Air Screw = ? how many turns out?
Clip position = right in the middle, correct (Minnesota)?
Needle Adjustment screw = I know this would depend on the clip position, but assuming its in the middle, how many turns out is this normally?
I did a search here, but perhaps I wasnt using the right terminology as I did not find an answer. My dad purchased a 1979 KZ650D. Its his first bike in over 25 years! I am trying to get it running for him. I rebuilt the carbs with the kit(s) from partsnmore.com. I also rebuilt the accelerator pump. The air filter and coil pack is are the way (one plug has really really weak and intermittent spark.
I am hoping to get the default/stock settings for the carb.
Air Screw = ? how many turns out?
Clip position = right in the middle, correct (Minnesota)?
Needle Adjustment screw = I know this would depend on the clip position, but assuming its in the middle, how many turns out is this normally?
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04 Apr 2008 14:15 #204270
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1972 Kawasaki H2-750 Triple Mach IV
1976 Kawasaki KZ900 A4
1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD
1981 Kawasaki KZ750LTD-4
1983 Suzuki GS650 Tempter
1981 Yamaha Virago XV920
Replied by sean5775 on topic 1979 KZ650D -Carb Tuning - default screw settings?
I no longer have a service manual for a 650 but I would start at 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 turns out and fine tune it once the bike is running.
Stock setting is needle clip in the middle. It may need to be changed depending on if there is pod filters or aftermarket exhaust etc.
Stock setting is needle clip in the middle. It may need to be changed depending on if there is pod filters or aftermarket exhaust etc.
1972 Kawasaki H2-750 Triple Mach IV
1976 Kawasaki KZ900 A4
1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD
1981 Kawasaki KZ750LTD-4
1983 Suzuki GS650 Tempter
1981 Yamaha Virago XV920
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06 Apr 2008 13:28 #204615
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Replied by DigitalFusion on topic 1979 KZ650D -Carb Tuning - default screw settings?
that 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 is for the air screw I assume?
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06 Apr 2008 14:23 - 06 Apr 2008 14:26 #204622
by Bluemeanie
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
Replied by Bluemeanie on topic 1979 KZ650D -Carb Tuning - default screw settings?
Factory setting for a stock 650 with air screws is 2 plus/minus 1/4 turns out. Clip should be in the 4th slot (counting down from the top)
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
Last edit: 06 Apr 2008 14:26 by Bluemeanie. Reason: Had to check with FSM
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