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JR wrote: You dont plug them or cover them.
US models came with metal cap over the screws to prevent adjustment - clean air laws ?. UK and Canada did not

Even better. : ) Will adjust screws tonight after work.

The factory cap was (as mentioned) to eliminate tampering, but it also keeps water out. Corrosion of those screws is a very real problem. I recommend packing the cavity with some heavy grease.

Made the adjustments to the air mix screws. Settled on 2.5 turns out. Idle seems easier coming and needs no adjustment whether cold or hot. Thx guys.

Took a spin around the block without a helmet to see what I could hear. The chain sounds a bit loud. Going to increase the tension and lessen the play. From what I understand when pushing up on the chain from beneath it should only travel about an inch, correct?

Twenty five to thirty millimeters (1-1 1/4 inch) is pretty typical. Check your operator's or factory service manual to be sure. Also check for the correct procedure. Some require the rear wheel off the ground, while others require both wheels on the ground. I seem to remember one that required the rider to be on board. Some guys will argue that looser is better.
ymmv

You can download a copy of the manual here
www.kzrider.com/service-manuals
See page 23

It says to check with bike on centre stand. However this is with stock rear shocks. I found that when I replaced the stock shocks with ones that were slightly taller I needed to check with both wheels on the ground otherwise the chain ended up to tight or had a tight spot with a repetitive click. A tight chain can damage bearings at the front sprocket.

JR wrote: You can download a copy of the manual here
www.kzrider.com/service-manuals
See page 23

It says to check with bike on centre stand. However this is with stock rear shocks. I found that when I replaced the stock shocks with ones that were slightly taller I needed to check with both wheels on the ground otherwise the chain ended up to tight or had a tight spot with a repetitive click. A tight chain can damage bearings at the front sprocket.

Bike is riding great accept... on Monday she died on me as I was on my way home from work. I couldn't get her started again without a portable jumper battery hooked up. As soon as I removed the jumper she would quickly die. Battery was drained. I left her in a lot, walked home in 94 degree heat (jacket and helmet in tow) unhooked my camper (was leaving that evening for a week), hooked up my trailer and went to pick her up. Got her home and set her up on the trickle charger. I got back yesterday and she is fine. Starts right up, runs like a top. So, any suggestions on steps I can take to trouble shoot the electrical charging issue? Is it possible I drained the battery running hi-beams all the time? Thanks folks.

Think I may have found the culprit!

Loose?

TexasKZ wrote: Loose?

found it like this!

Been like that for a while. Make them shiny again or it'll keep getting hotter.
Steve

SWest wrote: Been like that for a while. Make them shiny again or it'll keep getting hotter.
Steve

I cleaned them up and put it back together. It was disconnected and arcing is my guess.

Got off easy. I like EASY.
Steve