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09 Apr 2009 00:12 #279822
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Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii. I recently bought a 76' KZ 900 that runs, and passes our state safety inspection. But it leaks oil like a sive, the left side carburetor is slowly dripping fuel when parked, and perhaps when running I'm not sure. The filter on that carburetor is soaked with fuel. Perhaps a stuck needle. The bike misses at lower Rpm's. I'm certainly no mechanic, (I'm a truck driver), but I can tell you the difference between a 3/4" drive, and a 1/2" drive. Which isn't saying much as to my skills. Nevertheless I'll be doing all but the machine work myself. So I'm sure to be around hear quite a bit. My dad had the same model, size and year bike when I was just a little guy, and so "with a little help from my friends." You all very much included. I will be bringing this bike back to health over the next year. Though I hardly know where to start. But still, I just got done moving last week, and cant wait to get started. Just starting my research now and have plenty of that to do. You all have a great day, and Aloha for now. G. Spears.
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09 Apr 2009 02:04 #279828
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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welcome to z-jungle!carbs probably just need a good scrubbing out,no big deal.got a manual?
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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09 Apr 2009 04:52 #279843
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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A good cleaning or rebuild on the carbs will do it for you. Also is it leaking from the stator cover on the left side of the bike? If so it's more than likely the plug and isn't too bad to fix. Good luck and make sure you ad some pics.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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09 Apr 2009 06:36 #279859
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Green, but eager to learn, and have lots of fun.
welcome,prolly help you with whatever you need for the bike.knowledgable/helpful bunch around here.
pics are mandatory :laugh: .
leon holmes
pics are mandatory :laugh: .
leon holmes
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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09 Apr 2009 08:22 #279873
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
Replied by trianglelaguna on topic Green, but eager to learn, and have lots of fun.
welcome...yeah a good carb cleaning is good place to start...
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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09 Apr 2009 08:28 #279874
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Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
Replied by N0NB on topic Green, but eager to learn, and have lots of fun.
Welcome!
A 3/4" drive is probably a bit large for bike work. A 3/8" and 1/2" are more usefull.
Have fun.
A 3/4" drive is probably a bit large for bike work. A 3/8" and 1/2" are more usefull.
Have fun.
Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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09 Apr 2009 09:06 #279883
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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If you pay for my plane ticket i will come clean your carbs for free:) I would even throw in an oil change!
Welcome to KZR
Welcome to KZR
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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26 Apr 2009 12:59 #285411
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Thanks for your responses and good advice. I just got a working computer together yesterday. So just got to read your responses.
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26 Apr 2009 14:58 #285439
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