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Will not start

11 Nov 2019 09:34
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Hi everyone my z 750 will not start can crank the engine fast but no sign of starting or even trying to any help would be great many thanks Andy

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Re: Will not start

11 Nov 2019 09:39
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Rebuild the carbs and check valve clearances would be a good place to start.

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Re: Will not start

11 Nov 2019 09:41
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Thank you

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Re: Will not start

11 Nov 2019 10:39
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Checked for a spark?

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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Re: Will not start

11 Nov 2019 10:48
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I will try in morning dark when I got back and had no time till tomoz

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11 Nov 2019 10:53
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you need four things to get it to fire.

Fuel
Air
Compression
Spark

Take the sparkplugs out. Reinsert them into he boots, and lay them on the head so that each plug will ground. Hit the starter button. If all four plugs have a fat blue spark, the ignition system is probably ok. If you have recently messed with these and did not get the plug wires back in the correct order, he engine will not start.

While the plugs are out, do a compression check. A cold check will not be accurate, but my reveal a serious problem.

Are the carburetors getting fuel? Torn the petcock to PRI, and open the drain screws one at a time. Be sure there is a hose connected to each drain, and watch for fuel flow.

Check the air filter box to insure that the filter is not clogged and that no critters have set up housekeeping in there.

If the bike has been sitting unridden for a long time, there is a 141% chance that the carbs are gummed up and in need a a thorough cleaning.
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: Will not start

11 Nov 2019 13:58
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By any chance has the points cam been removed for cleaning or some other reason since the bike last started? If so, it may have been installed 180 degrees off in which case the bike will not start.

The image below shows the KZ650 points cam in the proper orientation; yours probably has similar marks. Ed

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Re: Will not start

12 Nov 2019 02:37
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I have not removed this thank you I did not know about the marks
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Re: Kz1000 LTD seat foam and cover source options

12 Nov 2019 02:38
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Carbs are getting fuel I will do comp test

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Re: Will not start

15 Nov 2019 04:38
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I have sorted it myself now new battery

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15 Nov 2019 04:39
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I have sorted it got new battery

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Re: Will not start

15 Nov 2019 04:40
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I have sorted it now new battery

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