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use the choke and try again, then verify if the sparks get wet. byeee Horacio Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Lic. Horacio R. Colombo Gerente de Sistemas Grupo SIDUS ...
Horacio Colombo
hrcolombo
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Sep 1, 2006
11:54 am
3943
... I'm guessing there is another Vance out there with an 81? Hopefully, know one thinks I'm trying to ebay my KZ1300. I'm just getting started on the thing.:)...
suz_re5a
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Sep 1, 2006
3:45 pm
3944
Hi, In regards to cold starting I fixed a vacuum leak on my bike and cold starting improved 100%. The hoses that come off the valve cover look prone to...
suz_re5a
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Sep 1, 2006
3:56 pm
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Me bad. It was Wisconsin Wayne's bike. gggGary ... I'm guessing there is another Vance out there with an 81? Hopefully, know one thinks I'm trying to ebay my...
gary
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Sep 1, 2006
8:21 pm
3946
No Worries! Can't wait to hear about your new KZ1300 when you get it! Vance...
suz_re5a
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Sep 1, 2006
8:37 pm
3947
Greetings, I joined a few weeks ago and after watching the threads, seeing that this is a good place to be, I wanted to introduce myself I'm Bill, located in...
Bill Sutton
kuztomz
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Sep 3, 2006
10:16 pm
3948
There have been aftermarket rear master rebuild kits on eBay this year, keep watching or set a search. I have rebuilt some pretty sad rear masters with good...
gary
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Sep 4, 2006
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3949
Yes it was my bike. IT was very unfirtunate that things came up forcing me to sell --- it is unlikely I will ever find one as nice. IT went to Michigan where...
Wayne -Wisconsin w
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Sep 4, 2006
2:29 pm
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Wayne, I may be interested in the backrest. Is it a slider? Stan Wayne -Wisconsin w <BYELAURA2000@...> wrote: Yes it was my bike. IT was very...
Stan Davey
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Sep 4, 2006
11:45 pm
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Hi all... I am new to this group. My ride is a 1980 A1 with 32000 miles, dressed. My question, Just changed oil yesterday. I have the same noise some others...
chhooks1
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Sep 5, 2006
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3952
Duh... You think I would know it is an A2? 1980, right? brain freeze! ch...
chhooks1
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Sep 5, 2006
2:33 am
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Please give us some specific information about the oil and oil filter: 1. What brand/weight/type was the previous oil. 2. Did you also change the filter? If...
Dave
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Sep 5, 2006
3:59 am
3954
Hi... 1. The cct just got a new APE manual cct last week. 2. The oil used is Supertek from Walmart. The previous oil was 15w40 with about 1200 miles on it....
chhooks1
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Sep 5, 2006
12:00 pm
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4. Shallow pan... sorry, forgot this one. Thinking about getting an oil pressure gauge... ch...
chhooks1
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Sep 5, 2006
12:03 pm
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I was supprised when I checked, and the 20W50 is in spec for oil for this engine. Usually a liquid cooled engine doesn't need or recomend such heavy oil....
gary
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Sep 5, 2006
12:31 pm
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anyone installed an oil pressure gauge? please advice. Best regards, Horacio "chhooks1" <chhooks@...> Sent by: kz1300@yahoogroups.com 05/09/2006...
Horacio Colombo
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Sep 5, 2006
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The other more serious thought that comes to mind is a failing main or rod bearing. Horrible to think of but worth consideration due to the disasterous...
gary
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Sep 5, 2006
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I am not sure--- I will contact the guy that bought it. The other thin with it is that the rear attach point needed to be cut off and moved forward an inch....
Wayne -Wisconsin w
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Sep 5, 2006
2:43 pm
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Hey Guys, My clutch is a little stiff. Is this a characteristic of the bike or do I need to dig a little deeper? I just broke a clutch cable recently and...
suz_re5a
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Sep 5, 2006
2:57 pm
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I have done a couple master cylinders this year where i could not get the smaller port cleaned. I put it in my Harbor freight ultra sonic cleaner with a little...
Wayne -Wisconsin w
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Sep 5, 2006
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Hi there, I did, I got a "T" adapter from a local pipe supplier and put it in line with the oil pressure switch. Works a treat. You can see straight away ...
David Field
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Sep 5, 2006
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Start digging, the clutch should be smooth and pull is reasonable for the horsepower. Just about everything except the clutch plates are under the three screw...
gary
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Sep 5, 2006
11:18 pm
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Darn......I was afraid of that. Gracias for the info! ... for the ... under the ... bible ... Book ... can get ... bought a BMW...
suz_re5a
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Sep 5, 2006
11:53 pm
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Gary did a pretty good job. Did you do a valve adjustment? Probably a loose valve. Go back and change the oil filter. The filter on the bike is nearly clogged....
LC the Nightrider
larry_colin
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Sep 6, 2006
1:42 am
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I salute you for having upgraded the CCT with an APE unit. You have eliminated the number one cause of "grenaded" KZ1300 engines. Also, you did well to...
Dave
chrysler747
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Sep 6, 2006
2:23 am
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"gracias" for the info...... NICE SPANGLISH jajajajajaj Regards, Horacio Lic. Horacio R. Colombo Gerente de Sistemas Grupo SIDUS "suz_re5a"...
Horacio Colombo
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Sep 6, 2006
2:02 pm
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Hi Horacio! Mi espanol es muy mal. Being from East Texas my English is not so good either. I need to come to down to Argentina so you guys can straighten me...
suz_re5a
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Sep 6, 2006
3:40 pm
3969
Ok... I got an oil pressure gauge, hooked it up and it shows 22psi at 1000 =/- idle rpm running for about 5 minutes. At 2000 rpm it goes to 40+ and tops out at...
chhooks1
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Sep 7, 2006
9:41 pm
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that sounds pretty good, bible sez 28 psi @ 4000 rpm engine warm. Overpressure relief kicks in a 63 to 85 psi. ps the bible sez Oil pressure light comes on ...
gary
ggoetz111
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Sep 7, 2006
11:04 pm
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Here's the scoup after several FUN miles... The oil pressure stayed high for at least 10 miles running some mild twisties close to home 40 - 50 mph - (state...
chhooks1
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Sep 7, 2006
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