Just picked up a KE100

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13 Feb 2024 19:48 - 13 Feb 2024 19:50 #895227 by ckahleer
Just picked up a KE100 was created by ckahleer
Not running. PO thinks is a magneto issue.
Anyone know of a good forum for this bike? It had a long run, mid 70's til 2001. I think it was the last street legal 2 stroke.
 

94 KE100
81 CM200t
82 KZ305
85 VF1100c
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13 Feb 2024 19:51 #895229 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Just picked up a KE100
Cool.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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13 Feb 2024 19:57 #895231 by sf4t7
Replied by sf4t7 on topic Just picked up a KE100
Looks like it will be a lot of fun.


Scotty

1974 Z1A
1015
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion

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13 Feb 2024 23:18 - 13 Feb 2024 23:20 #895233 by !Seymore
Replied by !Seymore on topic Just picked up a KE100
Sweeet! Watching...

I didn't find anything specific, like us... but put this into a search and spend some time reading: kawasaki KE100 forum

GL...


edit: did find this!  kawi2strokes.com/forum/
 

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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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14 Feb 2024 03:25 #895234 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Just picked up a KE100
Nice find!

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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14 Feb 2024 03:57 #895235 by asphalt900
Replied by asphalt900 on topic Just picked up a KE100
Just worked on one of those side valves last year. If You think it's spark issues don't be surprised if the "glued-in" magnets (3) have become loose and possibly ripped to shreds. They had a replacement solid magnet as a replacement. Gotta love those color schemes of that era! Have fun with that!  

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14 Feb 2024 11:23 #895251 by Kelly E
Replied by Kelly E on topic Just picked up a KE100
Cool bike!

We're just about done with resurrecting our 78' KL 250.

The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
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17 Feb 2024 20:00 #895376 by Rryanflakz
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Cool bike

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19 Feb 2024 15:38 #895446 by Kidkawie
Replied by Kidkawie on topic Just picked up a KE100
I had a 99 I bought from a motorcycle riding school.  Paid $300 for it, had less than 200 miles.  Used it as a beer-run bike for a year, then got bored with it.  Also had a 79 KD100 and 76 KX125, both rotary valve.
​​​​​People want stupid money for the KE's with titles. IMO, its a 100cc moped.

1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125

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28 Feb 2024 18:34 #895726 by ckahleer
Replied by ckahleer on topic Just picked up a KE100
Just a quick update. Got it running last night and went for the first test ride today. The no spark issue was caused by a tiny chip of metal, causing a short between the + wire screw on the points and the grounded stator steel. I still have alot to do and now it is time to start spending some money, (front tire dry rot, fork seals, battery,turn signals, luggage rack and cosmedics).
I got it up to 52mph on a straight level stretch. Not bad with me weighing in at 230lb. Speedometer was dead on verifing with GPS.
I'm planning on this being my little bike I take to Mid-Ohio and Barber. Something small and light to ride around at the events, and get to and from the motels.

94 KE100
81 CM200t
82 KZ305
85 VF1100c

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29 Feb 2024 00:12 #895732 by Wookie58
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It's so often the little things that trip us up, good to hear it's sorted without "breaking the bank"

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