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From Garage to road what to do.
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Added new fuel to existing 1qt of fuel
rode it home
registered and insured with DMV
checked all exhaust for heat #3 [cold to touch.]
checked for spark in #3 [hot& blue spark present]
Emptied old gasoline.
replaced fuel line and filter.
removed and cleaned pods
changed oil and filter
purchased new front tire [will put on this weekend]
I think my problem may be with the floats sticking in the closed position. I took off the plug and squirted carb cleaner in and it fired smooth for about 3 seconds then went rought again. Would it be feasible to remove the float bowl while still attached to the bike to clear it out or should I just do them all at the same time?
Also I have an oil leak from the half moon shaped wedge on the valve cover. how hard is it to replace the gaskets on the top of the engine?
I can upload pics if needed/ wanted
Thanks in advance...
Tim (newbie)
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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Is it easier just to take the carb rack off the bike and do the cleaning all at once for each carb? I have no problem getting my hands dirty and I have done LOTs of carb work on single carbs in the past.
Also are there any intake gaskets which I would need to purchase to make it seal up correctly?
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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Also I already own all my own tools from the many beetles and busses I have built.
Does anyone know the specs in "/lbs off hand for the 79 sr650 valve covers? I dont have a book yet but I have the parts on order
-Tim
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It can also be added to the engine oil to smooth shifts. The website is www.seafoamsales.com
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If you don't have one, you will need one for other tasks along with a Kawasaki Factory Service Manual (nearly always available on eBay) so this might be a good time to justify the purchase.
Try here too......
www.manualz.info/paginas/manuals/kawasaki.htm
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Next time at the Wal Mart or any other auto parts store, buy a can of "Seafoam". It's a gas additive that will help clean out the fuel system. Follow the can for mix ratios.
It can also be added to the engine oil to smooth shifts. The website is www.seafoamsales.com
This stuff really works!
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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After cleaning my carbs twice, setting float levels, changing points and going over the whole dang bike with my multimeter it FIRED up on the first kick with the addition of new plugs...
Lesson Learned.
Thanks for all the help
-Tim
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