82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: Carb tuning & exhaust fly by!
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predawn sky
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Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
???was asking m.b. if he knew were I could get onezap2504 said:
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
The reason I gave you the advice to (possibly) fix the one you already have is that this item was only available for a couple years (the latter liquid-cooled twins use a different sensor) and NOS pickup coils are expensive (if you can find them).
The reason I gave you the advice to (possibly) fix the one you already have is that this item was only available for a couple years (the latter liquid-cooled twins use a different sensor) and NOS pickup coils are expensive (if you can find them).
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
Adjusted the valves and no improvement.
Compression did raise slightly, but nothing to cause it to run any better.
I don't know what else I can adjust, replace or diagnose. Before I even start to tear down the engine I may drop if off at a shop to have it fully diagnosed to confirm. I hate chasing issues.
Adjusted the valves and no improvement.
Compression did raise slightly, but nothing to cause it to run any better.
I don't know what else I can adjust, replace or diagnose. Before I even start to tear down the engine I may drop if off at a shop to have it fully diagnosed to confirm. I hate chasing issues.
predawn sky
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Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
What gauge steel did you use for your electrical box
What gauge steel did you use for your electrical box
predawn sky
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Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
how did you end up attaching the battery
how did you end up attaching the battery
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
Simple bracket underneath the seat.
Despite the looks there is plenty of room for full suspension travel. Stock shocks fyi
IMG_20140717_065823 by MBCo, on Flickr
IMG_20140721_092744 by MBCo, on Flickr
Simple bracket underneath the seat.
Despite the looks there is plenty of room for full suspension travel. Stock shocks fyi
IMG_20140717_065823 by MBCo, on FlickrIMG_20140721_092744 by MBCo, on Flickr
predawn sky
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Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
Nice thanks
Nice thanks
danker16
Been Around the Block
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
really!!!!!?
My 440 with free'err flowing exhaust and stock airbox begged me for
40 pilot about 2 1/4 turns open
72 Primary Main
98 Secondary Main
1 shim on the needle.
I think you might have burned your rings and valves with those jets for PODS and Open exhaust.
M.B Co said:
really!!!!!?
My 440 with free'err flowing exhaust and stock airbox begged me for
40 pilot about 2 1/4 turns open
72 Primary Main
98 Secondary Main
1 shim on the needle.
I think you might have burned your rings and valves with those jets for PODS and Open exhaust.
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
Hmmm... Stock airbox and you went up that far?
You have CV32 carbs too right? How did you shim the needle? Mine didn't have any shims on it.....just a needle.
Is the pilot jet under the air screw? Mine only has 2 jet's in the bowl, the main and secondary.
danker16 said:
Hmmm... Stock airbox and you went up that far?
You have CV32 carbs too right? How did you shim the needle? Mine didn't have any shims on it.....just a needle.
Is the pilot jet under the air screw? Mine only has 2 jet's in the bowl, the main and secondary.
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
In both my Kaw factory parts book and my Clymers the pilot jet (92064) is under the plastic plug (with small "O" ring) and was either a #35 (limited countries) or #38. There are 2 (92063) main jets per carb; one (the main, pri) under the main emulsion tube was a #70 (#75 for racing), the other (main, 2nd) under the emulsion tube the needle valve from the diaphragm goes in) could be all sorts of values from #82 to #92 depending on country and application.M.B Co said:
jsnabbs
Been Around the Block
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
To save me scrolling through, have are you using the mechanical timing advancer or, half electric/half mechanical or full electrics?
what are the benifits? the guy who did my motor said it could be a good idea to swap to half electric/mechanical
To save me scrolling through, have are you using the mechanical timing advancer or, half electric/half mechanical or full electrics?
what are the benifits? the guy who did my motor said it could be a good idea to swap to half electric/mechanical
Re: 82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: I hate you
The fully (factory) mechanical was used with the points ignition (anything pre-'80 in the USA). Points kits are easy to obtain and the advancer mechanism works well if lubricated. The "half electric" advancer combined the previous mechanical cam/weighted advancer with a Hall-effect pickup and a TCI ignition module (no points). Only used for a couple years and parts are now becoming scarce (the liquid-cooled twin uses a completely different ignition system). "Full electric" might be an aftermarket Boyer unit? Not ever seen one so I can't comment. Another option (for points) is to use a NOS CDI unit from back in the day. Extends the points' life way longer as only the signal current runs through them (ignition current runs through the CDI unit).
The fully (factory) mechanical was used with the points ignition (anything pre-'80 in the USA). Points kits are easy to obtain and the advancer mechanism works well if lubricated. The "half electric" advancer combined the previous mechanical cam/weighted advancer with a Hall-effect pickup and a TCI ignition module (no points). Only used for a couple years and parts are now becoming scarce (the liquid-cooled twin uses a completely different ignition system). "Full electric" might be an aftermarket Boyer unit? Not ever seen one so I can't comment. Another option (for points) is to use a NOS CDI unit from back in the day. Extends the points' life way longer as only the signal current runs through them (ignition current runs through the CDI unit).