- Posts: 60
- Thank you received: 0
now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
- lgj069
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
Less
More
23 Jun 2010 05:09 #377711
by lgj069
now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1) was created by lgj069
Im back, Tried too go for a ride this morning, but as soon as I put the shifter into gear the engine stalls. Ideas anyone. I am to frustrated to think about it any more. Good day ... PEACE Larry
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hocbj23
- Visitor
23 Jun 2010 05:51 #377714
by hocbj23
Replied by hocbj23 on topic now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
Is clutch properly adjusted?Is the engine idling at the proper rpm?If clutch is properly adjusted,u should be able to put the bike in gear without a noticeable drop in rpm.Also in Neutral and warmed up,the bike should idle smoothly at 850-1000 rpms.bj
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- lgj069
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
Less
More
- Posts: 60
- Thank you received: 0
23 Jun 2010 06:56 #377721
by lgj069
Replied by lgj069 on topic now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
I adjusted the clutch tuesday and just after that it started and ran for more than a couple seconds. Although it still idles up and down a little. But now that it will idle I can try too set the idle where it should be. Thanx bj
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hocbj23
- Visitor
23 Jun 2010 09:21 #377736
by hocbj23
Replied by hocbj23 on topic now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
welcome.hope it woks.keep us posted.bj
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- lgj069
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
Less
More
- Posts: 60
- Thank you received: 0
23 Jun 2010 10:26 #377743
by lgj069
Replied by lgj069 on topic now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
Here is the scoop. When I adjusted the cable the first time the bike was on the center stand. Today when I had it on the ground and put it in gear it would die. I tried about an hour ago too adjust the clutch cable again, but things got worse. Now there is no free play in it, and it keeps lunging when I put it in gear. With the clutch lever pulled in. So what the $%@&. What did I do wrong? Could the cable be stretched?
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- gte105u
- Offline
- User
Less
More
- Posts: 54
- Thank you received: 0
23 Jun 2010 10:36 #377745
by gte105u
1981 KZ550 A2
Replied by gte105u on topic now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
To me, sounds like the clutch play and cable are screwed up. You need to take the front sprocket plate off and just start over. The manual gives really good instructions on how to adjust the clutch cable and make the plates inside the side cover line up right with the adjustment screw.
Basically you loosen up the clutch cable adjustment at the grip and under the bike. Then you turn the clutch adjuster screw all the way out, then all the way back in. Then you come back out one half turn. At that point you adjust the clutch cable is about where it needs to be. Adjust the clutch itself so it idles and goes into gear right. Then fine-tune the clutch cable. Not as hard as it sounds, but as I said before if you have the plates inside the cover screwed up you may need to take it off altogether and make sure they sit right. Good luck.
Basically you loosen up the clutch cable adjustment at the grip and under the bike. Then you turn the clutch adjuster screw all the way out, then all the way back in. Then you come back out one half turn. At that point you adjust the clutch cable is about where it needs to be. Adjust the clutch itself so it idles and goes into gear right. Then fine-tune the clutch cable. Not as hard as it sounds, but as I said before if you have the plates inside the cover screwed up you may need to take it off altogether and make sure they sit right. Good luck.
1981 KZ550 A2
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- lgj069
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
Less
More
- Posts: 60
- Thank you received: 0
24 Jun 2010 15:53 #378001
by lgj069
Replied by lgj069 on topic now it is dying %$&@($ ( 1977 KZ650B1)
thanx one and all for your help. I really appreciate it. Its great too be riding again ... PEACE Larry
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.