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Has it been sitting any good length of time? If so you may need the carburetors cleaned. Also check the air filter and airbox to make sure theres no critters or mouse nests clogging the intake.

try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkSeWJHhoQQ and others

Google it or go to Kawasaki tech they should be able to help you

I got this free Pdf manual from an online store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of the all the times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

I can't tell you how you completed the wiring, but try a local Kawasaki dealer or contact Kawasaki for the service manual.

does the neutral light come on?

Could it be an earthing problem

you need to pull the code up and see what it points to

You need 3 thing to fire, air spark and fuel, can you smell fuel at the exhaust tip ? That lets you know you have fuel. Air is a bit trickier to check, but normally it would start or at least fire up and splutter to a stop which would then point to carb needing checked for a blocked jet.

its grounding out somewhere,

From a dealer or Canadian Tire, or a parts place , maybe Walmart.

valve adjustment is needed

replace the tap check for blockage in the main jet

I use google for plug gaps etc, saves buying a workshop manual especially for a popular bike like a zx6 r,

You must have some free play in the cable or you will damage clutch. Why won't rod lock in correctly? Did you have cover off?

if you want to know the bike is getting enough oil it must produce white smoke via exhaust ,most of these 1974 bike do not have knob for oil adjustment but you adjust manually by adjusting the oil cable

Look on the Neck.
Also sometimes it is located under the gas tank.

usually 83 miles per gallon

Strip the lock and the key code will be found on the lock barrel, You may find it easier to strip the helmet lock rather than the ignition.

Switch or relay cud b worn. Startr motor mite b failn or connection weak