I haven't had a chance to get it in the garage yet. But first get a good battery in it some fresh fluids and redo the carbs and see what I'm working with. I have a soft spot for the old kz's so for now I'll likely just clean it up as best I can and get everything functioning. May remove the...
Gotta 1981 kz440 a couple weeks ago. Ran sort of but carbs were jetted poorly and clogged. Finally put 60 miles on it today tuned up right. Not bad for 800 dollars with newer michelin tires.
I've been off the forums for a year or so but I'm working on a 1982 Honda xl185, an 1981 kz440, and a 1975 jeep cj5, and a 1985 pontoon boat which has taken most of my time lately.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ces-mens-impact-protection-work-gloves
I loved these. I had those mechanix brand gloves before and they wore out too quickly. I was running tow trucks with these slinging chains and using them in the shop for months. Accidentally left them somewhere...
I've had luck with red kote sealer from Oreillys also. Works great after acetone pre rinse. If it doesn't leak i would second not using sealer. I had poor results with Kreem also
Been gone a while working my new 24 7 hell job but finally found a thumper to make a fun trail ride. 1982 xl185. Just got the tank cleaned and on, but it leaks...damn. got the carb straightened out and it's running good off a coke bottle lol
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