80 kz440 Ltd carb hose question
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80 kz440 Ltd carb hose question
27 Mar 2020 11:29
Hi y’all, new here and just got my first bike. 1980 kawasaki kz440 Ltd. so at the bottom of the carbs, there is no hose or cap or anything, slow dripping. I know nothing! Super newb, but I am determined to figure this out and do what I can to get her on the road. I got a new battery, started her up this morning, so she runs, just needs some care and cleaning and figuring out what all she needs.
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Re: 80 kz440 Ltd carb hose question
27 Mar 2020 13:20 - 27 Mar 2020 13:21
That dripping could be from the fuel level being too high. Could be dirty needle valves or improperly adjusted floats. Each carb should have a hose attached there that goes down between the engine and swingarm pivot. A factory service manual, some good metric wrenches and a set of JIS screwdrivers will make maintenance and repair much easier.
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: 80 kz440 Ltd carb hose question
27 Mar 2020 13:25
You can download a 440 manual from KZR. It is located in the Articles menu. I beleive it is the last one on the list.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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