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1980 kawasaki KZ 1300 A2 Questions & Answers
How much oil do I
Im unsure of the amount for this particular bike, but on all my bikes i have put 475ml im each fork leg, i hope this helps you
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the throttle cable is binded up sumwhere or being pulled to tight or you have a bed air intake leak
How do you adjust the clutch and cable on 1980
Is that the EN 450? If so I happen to have a factory service manual for that.
Go to the right hand side of the crankcase and loosen both adjuster nuts on the cable so it moves freely in the bracket.
Loosen the cables locknut at the lever and turn the adjuster bolt so there is about 5-6mm of thread showing between the locknut and the head of the adjuster bolt.
Now go back down to the crankcase and pull on the cable housing towards the front of the bike and tighten the front adjuster nut against the bracket. Then tighten the rear nut.
Now go back to the lever and adjust the cable so there is about a 2-3mm gap of freeplay between the lever and its bracket. Then tighten the locknut againts the levers bracket.
I have a 1980 kz1300 that starts up but mis fires
Basic tune up. May need the carbs cleaned, new plugs/wires, and ignition system gone over, including points cleaning/replacement (if equipped) and checking for proper operation of alternator charge coil and rectifier/regulator.
Ensure battery is properly charged.
I have an overheating problem on my 1980 kz 1300 i
The thermostat will only cause overheating if is not opening - or not opening at the correct temperature. Before replacing it, you may want to rule out some of the other possible causes of overheating: Bent or otherwise obstructed radiator cooling fins, contaminated or insufficient coolant, clogged radiator, incorrect temp gauge reading, inoperative cooling fan, defective radiator cap, etc.
Check the above things, then ask yourself: Does it overheat when riding at highway speeds, or just in slow riding conditions? Is it really overheating? Coolant temps that exceed about 250F is cause for concern. Coolant temperatures which do not exceed 250F while negotiating stop-and-go traffic on a hot summer day are quite acceptable.
If all else appears in good working order, remove the thermostat and place it in a pot of water, over the stove. With a thermometer handy to measure the water temperature, begin heating. You should be able to see the thermostat begin to open by the time the water gets up to 185F - and it should be fully open at 210F. If it fails this basic test, replace it.
Looking for spares
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My kz1300 only starts with the clutch in-and the
the nutral switch would be a simple open /closed switch located near the shifter . meaning if it is in neutral the switch should allow power thrugh and if it is not in neutral there should be no continuity.
Only one lightbulb lights when lights are on. two
you have a live wire for each tail light and brake light and a single earth usually black.swap the bulbs if problem moves you have a dodgy bulb from new.if still the same side faulty then you have a bad connection very common clean with emery cloth .if no better check the wires are clean and tight a gentle wiggle can expose a bad wire.
finally buy a volt meter and check for a 12v supply on all the live bulb feeds in side the bulb sockets.
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