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Will not start
11 Nov 2019 09:34
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
Rebuild the carbs and check valve clearances would be a good place to start.
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: Will not start
11 Nov 2019 10:48
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
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.
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.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Will not start
11 Nov 2019 13:58
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
The image below shows the KZ650 points cam in the proper orientation; yours probably has similar marks. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: Will not start
12 Nov 2019 02:37
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
Carbs are getting fuel I will do comp test
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Re: Kz1000 LTD seat foam and cover source options
15 Nov 2019 04:39
I have sorted it got new battery
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