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Seafoam causing carb problem??
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(2)-1976 KZ900B-LTD's
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Now you have a cold engine with no fuel mixture in the cylinders. Pull the choke and try to start it.
Good luck.
Don't fix it until it's broken.
John
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Rockranch wrote: One surefire way of testing for good spark is removing plug, reinsert in plug cap and tap the starter button while holding plug with thumb on electrode. Sounds crude but a foolproof way to tell the strength of spark if any at all. (this method not recommended for anyone with a pacemaker). ................................Mike
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When I check spark like that I try to find someone else to hold onto the plugs....Cheap fun!
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Any suggestions - other than taking the mf'ing carbs off again?
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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Vroom-vroom!!!
(2)-1976 KZ900B-LTD's
1-all stock low mileage...
1 modified
1977 KZ1000 (awaiting resurrection!)
...and an old school Honda CB750 Chopper is next on my bucket list!
Oh...and a Pocket Rocket lol!!!
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