Jrbrownie00
Been Around the Block
Hello All. I've always been into cars so forums aren't new to me though bikes are. Not only is this going to be my first build it's my first bike. Exciting right?
So onto the bike, an 82 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD H3... Picked it up about 3 weeks ago with 18,270 on the clock for $540. It runs well but needs work after sitting outside for at least 8 years. The PO says he covered it but seeing all the rust makes me think otherwise. ;D
My goals are to get it running perfect and fix everything that's wrong first. Then i would like to go for a comfortable brat look. Superbike bars, flat seat, no fenders etc. So far I've only tackled cleaning, an oil change, changed the plugs and air filter (k&n) and got the blinker and tail light working again.
There are a few things that have me stuck being a newbie and all.
-The front brakes are stuck. I dissembled the calipers and re-greased all the pins and bolts. Next step will be a brake bleed and then a caliper / MC rebuild if the bleed doesn't help. Anything I'm missing here?
-Bike sputters and doesn't produce sufficient power from about 1200-3000. I'm assuming this is a clogged jet or other carb issue. The header pipe on cylinder 3 takes longer to warm then the others so that's where I'll start, any other suggestions?
-Having issue on cold starts. It takes a long time for the starter to catch, once it catches once it''ll fire right up. Lost on this one? Starter rebuild in my near future?
Thanks for the help in advance. I'm going to try to update as much as possible!!
So onto the bike, an 82 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD H3... Picked it up about 3 weeks ago with 18,270 on the clock for $540. It runs well but needs work after sitting outside for at least 8 years. The PO says he covered it but seeing all the rust makes me think otherwise. ;D
My goals are to get it running perfect and fix everything that's wrong first. Then i would like to go for a comfortable brat look. Superbike bars, flat seat, no fenders etc. So far I've only tackled cleaning, an oil change, changed the plugs and air filter (k&n) and got the blinker and tail light working again.
There are a few things that have me stuck being a newbie and all.
-The front brakes are stuck. I dissembled the calipers and re-greased all the pins and bolts. Next step will be a brake bleed and then a caliper / MC rebuild if the bleed doesn't help. Anything I'm missing here?
-Bike sputters and doesn't produce sufficient power from about 1200-3000. I'm assuming this is a clogged jet or other carb issue. The header pipe on cylinder 3 takes longer to warm then the others so that's where I'll start, any other suggestions?
-Having issue on cold starts. It takes a long time for the starter to catch, once it catches once it''ll fire right up. Lost on this one? Starter rebuild in my near future?
Thanks for the help in advance. I'm going to try to update as much as possible!!