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10 Aug 2013 06:33 #600659
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10 Aug 2013 06:36 #600660
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Replied by Kieran_z750 on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
I had one entry-level question:
I'm planning on taking a vacation for 24 days fairly soon. What should I do with the bike? I don't own a trickle-charger, do i need one, or should it be ok for this length of time? Should I drain the gas sitting in the carbs before I go, or is it not a big deal? Anything else? Thanks so much!
I'm planning on taking a vacation for 24 days fairly soon. What should I do with the bike? I don't own a trickle-charger, do i need one, or should it be ok for this length of time? Should I drain the gas sitting in the carbs before I go, or is it not a big deal? Anything else? Thanks so much!
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10 Aug 2013 08:19 #600664
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1981 KZ650 CSR
Replied by uncle nick on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
Hi, that's a great looking bike you've got there, I like the seat especially. Do you know the make as I'm guessing it's not standard.
Assuming the battery is in good condition, I'd say leaving the bike for 24 days won't do any harm.
Enjoy!
Assuming the battery is in good condition, I'd say leaving the bike for 24 days won't do any harm.
Enjoy!
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10 Aug 2013 08:56 #600667
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1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
Replied by JR on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
Welcome to the forum Kieran_z750
That's a really nice bike you have there. I'm guessing you are somewhere in Europe and that's a EU model. Love the colour and the little turn signals.
Regarding vacation, if it was me I'd probably drain the carbs - easy to do - as anything in the carb bowls will probably evaporate in 24 days this time of the year and leave crud behind....... but then I hear EU gas is cleaner than N American.
That's a really nice bike you have there. I'm guessing you are somewhere in Europe and that's a EU model. Love the colour and the little turn signals.
Regarding vacation, if it was me I'd probably drain the carbs - easy to do - as anything in the carb bowls will probably evaporate in 24 days this time of the year and leave crud behind....... but then I hear EU gas is cleaner than N American.
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
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10 Aug 2013 09:19 #600672
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Replied by Patton on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
Another option would be to add some stabilizer to the fuel, and then run the engine for a minute or so to allow the stabilized fuel to enter the carbs.
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10 Aug 2013 11:18 - 10 Aug 2013 11:18 #600679
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Michael
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1978 KZ1000A
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Replied by Mcdroid on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
Nice bike!...I might suggest pulling the battery out...storing the battery in a cool place (temperature-wise), and setting it on a wooden shelf or boards (they tend to lose less charge)...I second the addition of fuel stabilizer.
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10 Aug 2013 17:51 #600710
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1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
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Replied by Powerstroke_fan on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
Welcome to kzr. As already stated if the battery is a good battery it will be fine for a month. If its weak i would try to get a trickle charger for it. As far as the gas goes it would most likely be ok in the bowls. But if your picky like me i would drain them.
1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
And Much Much more- SOLD
2014- ZX14R all stock for now
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11 Aug 2013 01:56 #600786
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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Replied by rstnick on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
Welcome.
Nice bike!
Have fun, and ride safely.
Nice bike!
Have fun, and ride safely.
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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16 Aug 2013 05:03 #601653
by Kieran_z750
Replied by Kieran_z750 on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
hi all!
thanks so much, this is great.
It's funny someone mentioned the seat. i'm not sure of the make, actually, but I was thinking of having new foam put into it, to have more bounce/be more comfortable. The extra inch or so of height would also be nice, as it's kind of low. Is that easily done? Is there a thread about it somewhere, or does anyone have any tips?
thanks so much, this is great.
It's funny someone mentioned the seat. i'm not sure of the make, actually, but I was thinking of having new foam put into it, to have more bounce/be more comfortable. The extra inch or so of height would also be nice, as it's kind of low. Is that easily done? Is there a thread about it somewhere, or does anyone have any tips?
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17 Aug 2013 23:18 - 17 Aug 2013 23:19 #601919
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Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
Replied by rstnick on topic New Member, z750e, 1983
It looks like a previous owner has taken some foam out of it already.
Remove the seat cover, if possible.
Usually they are clipped onto barbs around the inner bottom edge of the seat.
If the cover is easily removed, you can add some foam and reattach the cover yourself.
I did this seat, with a new cover and some foam shaping:
From this:
To this:
Remove the seat cover, if possible.
Usually they are clipped onto barbs around the inner bottom edge of the seat.
If the cover is easily removed, you can add some foam and reattach the cover yourself.
I did this seat, with a new cover and some foam shaping:
From this:
To this:
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
Last edit: 17 Aug 2013 23:19 by rstnick.
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