What should the compression be on 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. Good compression should be between 150 – 190 psi.
What happens if the ignition is wrong on a Kawasaki Kz1000?
Ignition timing is important. If the timing is wrong it will affect performance. Here’s how to time your KZ1000 with a timing light. Another ignition problem affecting the idle is the ignition advancer. The advancer has two springs and they lose their tension with age and mileage.
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??
Is the Kawasaki fh680v 23HP bogs under load?
Kawasaki FH680V 23hp bogs under load | LawnSite™ is the largest and most active online forum serving green industry professionals. Just did a carb rebuild/cleaning and adjusted the valve lash and everything seems to be running good. Low speed idle, high idle are both right on. My hot-start problem seems to be fixed, too.
How much compression does a Kawasaki V-twin need?
I checked compression today and have 95 lbs on #1 cyl, 155 lbs on cyl #2. BUT, cyl #2 is the one not producing. Kawasaki calls for 52 lbs minimum. I can pull the plug wire off #1 and it dies.
How many horsepower does a Kawasaki Club Car have?
Got a 2006 Club Car XRT 1550 with a 23 hp Kawasaki model FH680D, Club Car rates it as 20.9 hp. I’ve had it several years and it’s never run great.
Kawasaki FH680V 23hp bogs under load | LawnSite™ is the largest and most active online forum serving green industry professionals. Just did a carb rebuild/cleaning and adjusted the valve lash and everything seems to be running good. Low speed idle, high idle are both right on. My hot-start problem seems to be fixed, too.
How to check for air leak in Kawasaki V-twin?
Spray WD40 or something similar around all the intake gaskets to check for air leak. Measure the valve lift to make sure you don’t have a worn down cam lobe. Swap the coils side to side. Swap the plugs side to side.
Why does my KZ650 twin bike not start?
My KZ650 will start on 1 or 2 kicks sometimes even when the electric starter won’t fire it up. This usually happens if the bike has sat unused for a couple weeks (sometimes less) even though the starter will spin the engine just fine. I suspect the energy used to spin the engine leaves too little juice for the plugs.
What kind of engine does the KZ650 have?
Engine Engine: DOHC, Inline 4, Air Cooled Displacement: 652 CC Valves: 8 Valve (4 Intake / 4 Exhaust) Shim Unde Valve Clearance, Cold: 0.08 – 0.18mm (0.003 – 0.007in) Valve Timing: Inlet: Open: 22° BTDC Closed: 52° ABDC D
How does a Kawasaki Z650 motorbike engine work?
The large, one-piece crank transmits its power via a hefty Hy-Vo chain, on to a jackshaft and vibration dampers, before entering the five-speed gearbox, the result being a quieter and smoother engine than larger capacity Z series.