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19 Jun 2012 17:40 #530374 by bradley77
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i have a 77 kz650c and when it is cold or bike hasnt been started for a day or two, and i go to start with electric start it makes a clanking noise and does till is started but when bike is warm it starts right up with lttle clanking any ideas wht the problem is??????

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19 Jun 2012 22:06 #530412 by Motor Head
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I would pull off the side cover and look at the chain, and gears. Could be a worn chain, or guide.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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19 Jun 2012 22:13 #530416 by 650ed
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Motor Head wrote: I would pull off the side cover and look at the chain, and gears. Could be a worn chain, or guide.


Which chain? KZ650 starters use a starter clutch mechanism that is known to make noise when it gets some wear on it and slips. Ed
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19 Jun 2012 22:20 #530423 by Motor Head
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Sorry I thought those had a chain? Disregard then.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

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19 Jun 2012 23:41 #530440 by bradley77
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so what should i do

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20 Jun 2012 09:38 #530494 by 650ed
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If you can positively identify that the noise is coming from the starter clutch you may want to replace the appropriate pieces. Take a look at the links in the posting below for info on how to do it:

kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/528029-funky-noise#528054
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29 Jun 2012 00:27 #532518 by Jonny
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Sooo, is it suggestive of a failing starter clutch if when using the electric start, is does not always engage fully, and at other times makes a sound something like a Transformer with a smokers cough?

If so, then:

A) Damnit. Just put in fresh oil and want to go riding after a very difficult spring maintenance session.
B) Thank you Ma Kaw for the kickstart.

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