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29 May 2010 22:45 #372021
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So am i running lean or rich what do i need to do to fix issue float bowl adj or needles highe or lower
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29 May 2010 22:49 #372022
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
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Color of the sparkplug center insulators? If white, you're far too lean, Black being rich, and a light tan, just about right.
How long do you warm up the engine? These air cooled engines will run really hot without air going through the cooling fins.
How long do you warm up the engine? These air cooled engines will run really hot without air going through the cooling fins.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
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29 May 2010 22:57 #372023
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noticed riding down the road pipes were bright red .
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30 May 2010 06:14 #372035
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Would also check ignition timing.
And assure correct spark plugs are installed.
Good Fortune!
And assure correct spark plugs are installed.
Good Fortune!
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30 May 2010 06:21 #372036
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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MFolks wrote:
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nathanhopkins, sounds like you have unburned fuel being ignited in the exhaust system. You need to check ignition and fuel system for too rich or ignition system for poor or no spark.
These air cooled engines will run really hot without air going through the cooling fins.
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nathanhopkins, sounds like you have unburned fuel being ignited in the exhaust system. You need to check ignition and fuel system for too rich or ignition system for poor or no spark.
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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30 May 2010 06:33 #372045
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1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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While checking the Ignition be sure that the advancer is working, as if not the timing will be retarded at RPM which will cause high exhaust temps. I've seen Super Trap muffler inserts melt from this on big block chev's.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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30 May 2010 07:56 #372063
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30 May 2010 09:04 #372070
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Thinking 1978 KZ750 twin.
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Good Fortune!
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