1977 KZ1000 Ltd

Hello,
Thank you for letting me join, I have a 1977 KZ1000 Ltd which I am gradually recommissioning after many years off the road. I have rebuilt the brakes, front and rear. Cleaned and relined the tank....cleaned out the carbs, which were minging...and now have it running on all four. Number one cylinder was reluctant to join the party but is working now. 

The top end sounds a bit loud....not sure if I have a sticky valve (or valves)

Any thoughts?

Many Thanks

Peter
 

Welcome from the UK Peter, where in the world are you ?

My first thought would be to check cam chain tension.  Check your oil for any residue that may have come from a disintegrating cam chain guide.  Next, check valve clearance and timing.

Hello, I'm In SE London

pjw1960 wrote:

Hello, I'm In SE London

I’m in Leicestershire:) Warren’s not a million miles away in Kent

I’ll do the oil and filter this weekend and see what I find.
Also if you don’t mind, another question….it only has a side stand…which is a bit of a pain. Is there a reason to not have a centre stand?
cheers
p

Welcome also from germany.
( If the original mounting-bosses are still weldet under the frame, you just have to search for the original centerstand...?)