Noob question, how can I get my bike to start?

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31 Jul 2012 22:51 #539874 by BTR
Noob question, how can I get my bike to start? was created by BTR
Hey everyone!

Picked up a 77 kz650 for 160$!!!

They said it ran about a year ago (it was left outside), and I was wondering on some troubleshooting steps to get it to start. I hooked it up to a fresh battery and I don't get any lights or anything (ignition looks new as if it was replaced, the key looks new as well)

Tried to kick start with no luck. Also made sure gas was flowing through tube from the tank


Thoughts?

Thanks guys.

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31 Jul 2012 22:53 #539876 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic Noob question, how can I get my bike to start?
Check all the fuses.
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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31 Jul 2012 22:56 #539878 by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic Noob question, how can I get my bike to start?
Check fuses and loose wires. B)
posting from deep under a non-descript barn in an undisclosed location southwest of Omaha.

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01 Aug 2012 00:45 #539919 by Patton
Replied by Patton on topic Noob question, how can I get my bike to start?
Would assure integrity of the ground connection where the negative battery cable attaches to rear of the engine.

Good Fortune! :)
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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01 Aug 2012 01:52 #539928 by gsnfl
Replied by gsnfl on topic Noob question, how can I get my bike to start?
I think selling it to me for 160.00 would be a great way to start it.

Just sayin'!
77 KZ650 C1 basket case project-blowed up and parted out

83 KZ550 M1-Prince to Toecutter transition

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01 Aug 2012 03:50 #539935 by bountyhunter
Replied by bountyhunter on topic Noob question, how can I get my bike to start?
Flush the fuel system and carbs to have a chance of starting.
1979 KZ-750 Twin

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