How do you warm up a Kawasaki Kz1000?
Taking the bike for a ride will warm it properly. Unscrew all the spark plugs, put the caps back on each plug then install the compression gauge on cylinder #1. Open the throttle all the way, then push the starter button and watch the gauge.
What should voltage be on Kawasaki Kz1000 coils?
Using a multimeter, check the voltage at the wiring to the coils. Voltage should be at or near 12 volts. If the voltage is significantly less there might be an electrical short or the wiring might just be old. One way to get more power to the coils is Wired George’s coil mod.
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?? 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?
What’s the correct clearance for a Kawasaki Kz1000?
The correct clearance is .05 to .10 millimeters. Here’s a helpful graphic. At a minimum you will need a feeler gauge to measure the clearance. If any of the clearances are out of spec, the next step is to remove the shim (#1 in the graphic) and check its size.
How many miles does a 1982 Kawasaki kz1100 have?
It started life as a 109hp 1982 Kawasaki KZ1100. At 36,702 miles, it was completely rebuilt into an absolute monster. Performance and chassis mods are detailed below. Had my fun. Need to gain back some garage space. About $10K invested in parts alone. 3950 miles since rebuild. $4,500 or offer.
How do you know when to start a Kawasaki Kz1000?
Open the throttle all the way, then push the starter button and watch the gauge. When the compression (psi) reaches its peak on the gauge, release the starter button and note the compression for that cylinder. Repeat for cylinders #2, 3 and 4.
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?
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??