1980 KZ750

mopguy
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24 Sep 2011 21:57 #479303 by mopguy

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I suddenly dont have the same power in engine as before. I touched the header pipes with my fingers with spit on them and only cylinders 2 & 3 were hot, cylinders 1 & 4 were warm. Pulled the spark plug wire out of cylinder four, and she ran the same. Put a new set of plugs and still the same problem. How can I tell if ignition coil needs to be replaced or the spark plug wire need to be replaced? I have a meter. Thanks for any help I can get. Mopguy in Toronto.

I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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24 Sep 2011 22:00 #479304 by 650ed

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One quick way is to swap the coils temporarily. If the problem moves to the other 2 cylinders it's the coils, wires, or caps. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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I wish I had a tad more patience to do it better!

25 Sep 2011 04:17 - 25 Sep 2011 04:21 #479370 by clutch

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I think I literally tested EVERYTHING in the ignition system recently to get my bike running properly again. If you want to read through my thread while waiting for replies, it may help you track down the issue, but if you have a points ignition system, it may not:

kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/465649-23...f-the-time-resolved-

Southern Maryland, USA

1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...

Last edit: 25 Sep 2011 04:21 by clutch. Reason: because I CAN! ;-P

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