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01 Apr 2012 18:17 #513421
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1979 kz 750 b4
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I was 250 miles into a trip when all of a sudden the engine dies. i got it started again. then it died again. when i got to the side of the road the battery was almost dead. is it possible its the battery or charging system?
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01 Apr 2012 19:46 #513434
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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engine/Regulator ground is my first/gut feeling.
Manual & volt meter should provide you for verifying the culprit.... While running @ idle >13Vdc @ battery terminals...?
Manual & volt meter should provide you for verifying the culprit.... While running @ idle >13Vdc @ battery terminals...?
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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03 Apr 2012 19:39 #513866
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1979 kz 750 b4
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there was smoke coming from what appeared to be the wiring harness. a friend told me to cut open the harness and look for frayed wires. I didn't find any but it does look like the smoke is coming from the negative battery terminal. if that could still be engine regulator ground. how do i fix it?
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06 Apr 2012 11:17 #514351
by busted knuckle
1979 kz 750 b4
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I had a friend come over who is a real mechanic and he tested the battery and said it was junk the replacement is charging right now. Hope to get back on road later today
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