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Hello from Indiana! Excited to learn!
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01 Jul 2024 20:45 - 02 Jul 2024 06:57 #901635
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Hi all,
I recently acquired a '78 KZ200 that is running, but definitely has some issues (not in the least the ugly purple blue paint job). This marks my first foray into motorcycles and mechanics, so I have a lot to learn and I hope there are no stupid questions.
I have enjoyed learning how to take apart the carb to clean it and successfully getting it all back together again. (It is an aftermarket carb that came installed. I do have the original carb as well, and I hope to rebuild it soon.) This helped fix some starting and idle issues. However, the bike tops out at around 40-45 mph. At those speeds it is whining a lot like it is wishing for a 6th gear. I'm curious what is causing this and hope to ask for advice here.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to learning a lot on this forum.
- Ross
I recently acquired a '78 KZ200 that is running, but definitely has some issues (not in the least the ugly purple blue paint job). This marks my first foray into motorcycles and mechanics, so I have a lot to learn and I hope there are no stupid questions.
I have enjoyed learning how to take apart the carb to clean it and successfully getting it all back together again. (It is an aftermarket carb that came installed. I do have the original carb as well, and I hope to rebuild it soon.) This helped fix some starting and idle issues. However, the bike tops out at around 40-45 mph. At those speeds it is whining a lot like it is wishing for a 6th gear. I'm curious what is causing this and hope to ask for advice here.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to learning a lot on this forum.
- Ross
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02 Jul 2024 06:59 #901653
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic Hello from Indiana! Excited to learn!
Welcome Ross to KZRider
Nice little project
I fixed your picture to be full size, next time click the insert all tab to complete the installation
Dave
Nice little project
I fixed your picture to be full size, next time click the insert all tab to complete the installation
Dave
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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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02 Jul 2024 07:01 #901655
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Welcome from the UK
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02 Jul 2024 08:15 #901657
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1977 KZ650 B1
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OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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Welcome to the fun!
1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header
OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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02 Jul 2024 08:23 #901658
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Replied by sf4t7 on topic Hello from Indiana! Excited to learn!
Welcome from Massachusetts.
And just so you know, there aren't any stupid questions when you want to learn. (unless it's the same question for the third time.)
And just so you know, there aren't any stupid questions when you want to learn. (unless it's the same question for the third time.)
Scotty
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Andrews 1X Cams
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02 Jul 2024 17:07 #901672
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Hello from Indiana! Excited to learn!
Welcome aboard! A small thumper is a good introduction to bike wrenching.
Perhaps the most important tool in your box will be the factory service manual (fsm). Here is a digital copy.
www.kzrider.com/filebase-alias?task=down...&id=1171&catid=8&m=0
Print copies come up for sale online once in a while. If you are like me, you will one one of those, too.
Perhaps the most important tool in your box will be the factory service manual (fsm). Here is a digital copy.
www.kzrider.com/filebase-alias?task=down...&id=1171&catid=8&m=0
Print copies come up for sale online once in a while. If you are like me, you will one one of those, too.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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15 Jul 2024 09:00 #902143
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Thank you for the welcome!
And thank you TexasKZ for the digital copy of the manual! Lucky for me, the bike came with a physical copy of the Haynes manual which has been immensely helpful.
And thank you TexasKZ for the digital copy of the manual! Lucky for me, the bike came with a physical copy of the Haynes manual which has been immensely helpful.
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15 Jul 2024 13:40 #902166
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Put your trust in the factory manual over the Haines
You will find differences in them.
You will find differences in them.
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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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