Why is my Kawasaki Kz1000 not working?

Why is my Kawasaki Kz1000 not working?

Valve Clearance. If there is insufficient clearance, the valves will not close completely when they should and fuel mixture leaks through the valves while the piston is compressing the mixture before ignition. It causes poor combustion and performance.

What kind of bike is the Kawasaki Kz1000?

Kevin Luckhurst and his KZ1000 are featured in the February 2018 issue of Practical Sportsbikes magazine. Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC. tiki4tara-blog asked: What is the spark plug gap for a 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD??

What is the spark plug gap for a 1977 Kawasaki Kz1000?

Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC. tiki4tara-blog asked: What is the spark plug gap for a 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD??

What kind of paint job does a Kawasaki Kz1000 have?

I believe the red paint job was the same for both years. Kevin Luckhurst and his KZ1000 are featured in the February 2018 issue of Practical Sportsbikes magazine. Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC. tiki4tara asked: What is the spark plug gap for a 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD?? Thanks .028 to .032 inches.

When did the Kawasaki kz1000j come out?

Here’s an ad for a 1981 or 1982 KZ1000J. I believe the red paint job was the same for both years. Kevin Luckhurst and his KZ1000 are featured in the February 2018 issue of Practical Sportsbikes magazine. Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC.

Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC. tiki4tara-blog asked: What is the spark plug gap for a 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD?? Thanks .028 to .032 inches. Do you notice how hard it can be to get an older motorcycle to idle smoothly, especially when the engine is cold?

How much does a Kawasaki Kz1000 exhaust cost?

Japan Webbike has a great variety of exhausts for KZ’s. Some of them, the mild steel systems were priced in the $300 – $400 range awhile back. Now those prices are rising. Stainless and titanium system prices are getting quite expensive, the ti systems cost more than some of us pay for a used KZ1000!

Why is my 1978 Kawasaki Kz1000 not cranking?

I recently got a ’78 KZ1000 that had sat for 8 years and the previous owner had tampered with the carbs. At first, fuel came out of the overflows and the bike wouldn’t crank except with ether. Got the bowls off & got the floats cleaned & freed up and happy. Found 3 of the jets were 100% clogged.

What kind of carbs does a Kawasaki Kz1000 use?

The carb pictured on the right is even older than your bike and was almost never used on a KZ1000 (I’m sure there’s a crazy person out there somewhere). The VM26 and VM28 carbs are VERY common and rebuilding them is far simpler and satisfying then any of the newer carbs Kawasaki tried.

What causes air leak in Kawasaki Kz1000 engine?

Check the intake manifolds for leaks. If the manifolds appear to be as old as the bike, CHANGE THEM! They might be 30-40 years old and all it takes is a couple of cracks to cause air leaks and they will screw up the engine idle. 3. Air filter (s).

Here’s an ad for a 1981 or 1982 KZ1000J. I believe the red paint job was the same for both years. Kevin Luckhurst and his KZ1000 are featured in the February 2018 issue of Practical Sportsbikes magazine. Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC.