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I just picked up an 82 KZ 750 as a second bike for the colder/crummier winter weather of New England. Bike runs well but has a rattle at idle, one of the reasons the PO was selling.
Rear end's been trimmed, seat cut down to solo, and the entire thing rattle canned black. Price was right.
I grew up racing MX on KXs throught the 80s and early 90s. Still have a KTM 250sx in the stable as well as a PW50 for my sons.
My main bike is a 2002 Indian Scout.
I belong to a few motorcycle forums.
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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I still need a KLR and either a ZRX or a SuperDuke.
That's the proper attitude for every KZR member! You'll do well here.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Wow, what a heap of fun!
Found myself looking for another gear on the highway this morning as I was lumbering along. Gotta learn to ride this differently than the big ol' V-Twin.
Once in the mid to upper rpm range this bike screws!
\m/ \m/
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I'm sure you'll have some fun with the KZ.
Your rattle at idle...
might just be a loose timing chain. Have you tried adjusting the tension?
'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC
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I was having some idle issues at 32ºF, as in wouldn't idle and was stalling. Kept the choke on slightly.
I can get the rpm to drop real low by dragging the clutch and there's no rattle.
Read on here that it could be the primary chain slapping and a carb synch should help.
I gotta get the time to look into that, adusting the cam chain tension, and cleaning the carbs out.
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Best of success.
1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
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