kz 750 twin carbs

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kz 750 twin carbs

05 May 2008 23:22
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bike has a constant blue flame smells very sweet almost like racing fuel .is it lean or rich

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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

06 May 2008 10:23 - 07 May 2008 06:30
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If not already done, would first assure all ignition components, compression, and valve clearances are up to specs, before addressing the carbs.

Often carbs are erroneously blamed for problems related to ignition or combustion, in which event fiddling with the carbs is counterproductive. Because even perfect carbs cannot compensate for inadequacies in these other areas.

So an honest answer to the original question is, "Maybe neither."

Good Luck! :)
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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

06 May 2008 11:54
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And after that, tell us which kind of carbs. My 750 twin has BS-38 Mikunis, I heard some other twins use BS-34.
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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

06 May 2008 23:24
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bs38 mikuni the plugs are black sutty and electrode is white. afreind told me maybe rich on low in and lean on high in

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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

07 May 2008 06:47
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It ain't your jetting that is causing the bike to "constant blue flame". Suggest you tune the bike starting with valve clearances and ignition timing.
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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

07 May 2008 22:52
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ok will check clearances and timing should i retard it or advance it . i noticed pipes have a glow to them.

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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

08 May 2008 05:45
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Normally, pipes glowing red hot indicates a retarded spark.
But you really should just set it to stock specs.
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Re: kz 750 twin carbs

09 May 2008 21:21
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runs great now need a timimng light to check. first twin

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