79 KZ650 Loss of Power, Engine Quits

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09 Jul 2014 11:19 #639438 by BigFreakD
Replied by BigFreakD on topic 79 KZ650 Loss of Power, Engine Quits
Make sure you check the ohms on your current coils and get the same rating


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09 Jul 2014 16:14 #639476 by oldzed
Replied by oldzed on topic 79 KZ650 Loss of Power, Engine Quits
have you by any chance checked your charging circuit?

I had a similar problem and found that at higher revs my alternator was not charging properly.
The voltage at tickover was 12.5volts but only 10volts at 4000rpm.
the coils were not firing properly at low voltage

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25 May 2015 10:09 #673634 by bikerdave79
Replied by bikerdave79 on topic 79 KZ650 Loss of Power, Engine Quits
I just had this exact same problem. The point condensor were hot soaking and failing causing the coils to fart out. Replace the points and condensers and problem solved

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