Kz650 won't run for more than 15 minutes in town

20 May 2022 04:49 #867357 by Wookie58

Replied by Wookie58 on topic Kz650 won't run for more than 15 minutes in town

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Coils overheating in town traffic due to no airflow to cool them.

Makes sense ref the cutting out but how would that effect the starter being sluggish until it has cooled ?

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20 May 2022 05:17 - 20 May 2022 12:03 #867358 by Warren3200gt

Replied by Warren3200gt on topic Kz650 won't run for more than 15 minutes in town

Separate issue, dry planetary starter gears that need regreasing. We'll known 650 issue as they partially sieze when hot.

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

Last edit: 20 May 2022 12:03 by Warren3200gt.

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20 May 2022 05:39 #867362 by Wookie58

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Separate issue, dry planetary starter gears that need regreasing. We'll known 650 issue as they partially size when hot.

Thanks for the clarification Warren, I wasn't seeing the link (it is this level of model specific knowledge that makes this forum a goldmine)

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