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27 Jun 2016 14:33 #733067
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Hello everyone I bought a 1979 kz1000 ltd but when I start the engine i have to use the choke to keep it running as soon as i move the choke a little bit it dies.it runs a little rough.i removed all the bottom bowls on the carbs and cleaned it with carb cleaner,checked all the needles cleaned the little holes. soaked them on carb cleaner for a while and removed a lot green gunk from there. put it back together and same thing.today i put seafoam in the gas tank and runs a littla bit better but it stills dies when i move the choke.any advice will be appreciated.
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27 Jun 2016 14:45 #733068
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The pilots are very small. A guitar string or strand from a wire brush is helpful to make sure they're clear.
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27 Jun 2016 14:53 #733070
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+1 Steve..... Rocky, do you have an in line fuel filter, & is it clean ? & can you see any rust in the tank ? you might have to remove the petcock & make sure the petcock filter is clean of any debree or rust
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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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swest wrote: The pilots are very small. A guitar string or strand from a wire brush is helpful to make sure they're clear.
Steve
+1 Steve..... Rocky, do you have an in line fuel filter, & is it clean ? & can you see any rust in the tank ? you might have to remove the petcock & make sure the petcock filter is clean of any debree or rust
Pete
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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27 Jun 2016 15:21 #733073
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There was an inline filter I removed it and tried running it without it.no rust in tank I will remove the petcock to see if it has a filter and clean it.thanks.
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