KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning

KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:11 #830183

magilla Topic Author Offline User Posts: 14 Thank you received: 3	My ground connection is on the transmission, not the frame. Is that normal for a kz1000? 1979 KZ1000-B3 LTD Carrollton, Illinois Attachments:
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:13 #830184

F64 Offline User 81-KZ440D2 Posts: 1028 Thank you received: 351	Not really sure on the mounting point. What is more important----is it a good ground electrically? 81-KZ440-D2. Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017. LIC, NY
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:14 #830185

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Yes that’s were battery negative is landed. Pull it and clean..,

I’m interpreting the “kill switch “ as the off/run switch on the Rh control. I don’t think he has addressed the ignition switch... I’ve heard of lots of problems with voltage caused within the ignition.

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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:20 #830186

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Magilla covered the ignition switch when he checked the fuse followed by the kill switch. He had no drop between those 2 points.
If he had 12 volts at the fuse then 9 volts at the kill switch, then yes...the ignition switch could be the issue.

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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:22 #830187

magilla Topic Author Offline User Posts: 14 Thank you received: 3	No I haven't looked at the ignition yet, I think it has to be closer to the battery or at the battery since I am not getting 12 volts anywhere except at the battery with the ignition either on or off. 1979 KZ1000-B3 LTD Carrollton, Illinois The following user(s) said Thank You: Oncle Raoul
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:24 #830188

F64 Offline User 81-KZ440D2 Posts: 1028 Thank you received: 351	You did look at it. You have to see where the switch sits on the schematic. It sits between the fuse and the kill switch. Your problem is most likely between the fuse and the battery or on the ground side. 81-KZ440-D2. Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017. LIC, NY
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:25 #830189

magilla Topic Author Offline User Posts: 14 Thank you received: 3	One other fact that might play a part in all of this is that while I had the tank and carbs off (intake ports were plugged) we had a 5" rain over the period of a few hours and everything was drenched. The bike is living on my patio right now so was not covered. 1979 KZ1000-B3 LTD Carrollton, Illinois
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:27 #830190

Mikaw Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 4894 Thank you received: 1849	If he has battery voltage at the purple circle white wire and only 9ish at the purple square then the resistance is in the ignition 1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4 1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD 1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD 1980 KZ 750 E1 Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens. Jimi Hendrix.
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:28 #830191

F64 Offline User 81-KZ440D2 Posts: 1028 Thank you received: 351	Always a possibility. That's why we test. 81-KZ440-D2. Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017. LIC, NY
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:32 #830192

Mikaw Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 4894 Thank you received: 1849	Maybe read it wrong... he tested the fuses and only has 9.6... is that the same at the purple circle 1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4 1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD 1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD 1980 KZ 750 E1 Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens. Jimi Hendrix.
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:33 #830193

F64 Offline User 81-KZ440D2 Posts: 1028 Thank you received: 351	He has battery voltage at the purple circle???????? I didn't see that stated. 81-KZ440-D2. Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017. LIC, NY
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KZ1000 won't start after carb cleaning 09 Jul 2020 08:36 #830195

F64 Offline User 81-KZ440D2 Posts: 1028 Thank you received: 351	Everything from the fuse to the coil is 9.6 on the positive side. 81-KZ440-D2. Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017. LIC, NY
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