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).
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 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??
How do you adjust the intake valve height?
To adjust the intake valves, insert a 0
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 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.
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?
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.