74 Kz400 fuel range

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74 Kz400 fuel range

20 Jan 2016 08:56 - 20 Jan 2016 08:58
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Hey guys,

Whats the range I should be expecting with this bike? Seems like I ran out of gas around 70 miles. Had to have a friend come by and put a gallon in my tank then the bike ran just fine back to my house.

This seems a little low, but let me know as this is my first kz400.

Thanks!

(also unsure if this is the right forum for this question, sorry)
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 01:39
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Should probably be in the carb section. Anyway. yeah that range won't hunt. When I was riding my 76 KZ400 regular I was getting close to 60 mpg. Either the tank wasn't full, you are leaking fuel or are waaaaay too rich.
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 02:03 - 21 Jan 2016 02:03
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The bike probably needs a tuneup & maintenance. probably long overdue.

The KZ400.com site has a manual. The forum there may not be safe for your computer --- as reported by
someone on another kaw site. and I think the forum is inactive. not sure.
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 13:46 - 21 Jan 2016 13:47
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Do you know about the reserve fuel? When the petcock is on RUN and the engine starts to sputter, move the lever on the petcock to RESERVE, and you should have about 3/4 gallon more. Unless you are seriously in the boonies, that should get you to a gas station.
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 13:48
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Yep, i'm aware.

I'm fairly certain that my fuel filter is a poor quality (chinese ebay) and limiting the flow of fuel to my carbs. I'm gonna take it off and run it and see if i get some better results.

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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 14:26
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If you do that make sure your gas tank is clean or you will have problems with fine grit or rust in your carbs!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 14:29
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Yup, aware of that too. just part of narrowing down the issue.

Also i've used these type fuel filters in gravity fed applications before and it worked....ok...

any better options?
www.amazon.com/Visu-Filter-In-Line-Fuel-...andard/dp/B00388NNMS

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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 14:50
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Get one at your local Yamaha shop or bike shop.
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 18:14
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padgett wrote: Yup, aware of that too. just part of narrowing down the issue.

Also i've used these type fuel filters in gravity fed applications before and it worked....ok...

any better options?
www.amazon.com/Visu-Filter-In-Line-Fuel-...andard/dp/B00388NNMS

I like this price and vendor better---

www.z1enterprises.com/product/TU15-1912-1
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 18:18
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A clean filter is a good idea, but I can't imagine a clogged one would cause you to get such crappy mileage. More likely to be a stuck float, a missing or unscrewed jet, or a broken overflow tube.
Are the sparkplugs really black?
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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

21 Jan 2016 19:46
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not clogged, just the wrong type of filter for a gravity fed system

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Re: 74 Kz400 fuel range

22 Jan 2016 08:23
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Just do like Steve said, & go to a local motorcycle shop & get them there, no shipping charges & no wait, you can even try a local lawnmower repair shop
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