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kz1000 choke stuck??
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18 Dec 2009 15:20 #339682
by hammerguy09
kz1000 choke stuck?? was created by hammerguy09
i have a 78 kz1000...when i move choke from open to closed everything seems to be moving fine except for on one of the carbs...it seems to be stuck...I wasnt sure if i should just force it...dont want to break it... any advice...Thanks
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18 Dec 2009 16:13 #339697
by MFolks
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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I'd suggest carefully removing the carb boots/ducting and see what's going on. The choke lever should move all four chokes at once, if one or more is binding, something needs inspection to find out why.
It's been a long time since I owned a Kz1000(I had a model in 1977) and I'm kinda fuzzy about choke adjustment settings. I think there is something to turn to allow adjustment so they all move together.
It's been a long time since I owned a Kz1000(I had a model in 1977) and I'm kinda fuzzy about choke adjustment settings. I think there is something to turn to allow adjustment so they all move together.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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18 Dec 2009 16:49 #339707
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i m thinking that if one is stuck, you should nt be able to move the lever at all since they are all screwed down to the same rod.....the choke lever moves?.....i would spray a little wd40 around the boot cover for the choke plunger on that carb, or all of them for that matter.....i m tired and its been a long day, but thats my thoughtsB)
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18 Dec 2009 17:02 #339712
by timebomb33
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
Replied by timebomb33 on topic kz1000 choke stuck??
if it isn't moving properly it sounds like the enrichner piston is gummed up it may need to come out and be properly clean with spray carb cleaner. also check to see if the little nylon thimble that engages with the choke rod is not broken.
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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19 Dec 2009 11:28 #339834
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'77 KZ1000-MTC 1075 kit. Stage 1 port
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If I recall correctly, doesn't the choke have a long rod that goes through all four fuel enrichment plungers? I believe that each plunger is secured to the rod with a screw. Maybe the screw has come loose on the one plunger that isn't moving.
'77 KZ1000-MTC 1075 kit. Stage 1 port
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19 Dec 2009 15:49 - 19 Dec 2009 16:09 #339880
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 kz1000 choke stuck??
This is what yours should look like:
IMHO, it could bind at:
- 21 Rubber Cap
- 22 Brass Cap
- 24 Spring
- 25 Plunger
I believe that most members are thinking that the Plunger itself is binding inside the Carb assembly. Remember that lifting the Plunger adds more gas so they may be right. Also consider that the Spring is rusty and binding directly on the Plunger.
i have never had this symptom myself so please, let us know what you find.
Best of success.
Bill
PS
Could you add your year, model and location to your signature to make it as easy as possible to provide the best comments... and it's considered real friendly too.
Bill
IMHO, it could bind at:
- 21 Rubber Cap
- 22 Brass Cap
- 24 Spring
- 25 Plunger
I believe that most members are thinking that the Plunger itself is binding inside the Carb assembly. Remember that lifting the Plunger adds more gas so they may be right. Also consider that the Spring is rusty and binding directly on the Plunger.
i have never had this symptom myself so please, let us know what you find.
Best of success.
Bill
PS
Could you add your year, model and location to your signature to make it as easy as possible to provide the best comments... 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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