Top 20 1989 kawasaki ZX 10 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

1. How do you know that there is water in a cylinder? 2. Check for spark. Harbor freight has a cheap spark checking tool. 3. Check for gas. Should be able to pull the fuel line off the injector pump and turn the key on. fuel should come out. caution******dont do both at the same time Most likely if it cranks (engine turns over) but doesn't start, one of the two above is not happening, although, it could also be an injector pump.

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That vintage of motorcycle I would be checking the plug wires and plug caps for breakdown. Find the darkest place at night, rev your engine and look for arcing from your wires to the engine. It's also time to check for any deterioration of rubber hoses and components. Beautiful bike you have there!!

If the fuel isn't all over the floor, I'd be checking that your riding buddies aren't playing a prank. Otherwise, debris in inlet valve or bad valve or float.

Sounds like a neutral switch relay problem....check your relays and fuses..........

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 t he times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

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blocked jet in carb

With this much info, its going to be hard to diagnose... Replace all 3 spark plugs with the correct "surface gap" ones. Make sure the battery is FULLY charged! Check the rotor button and the cap for signs of shorting..(dark streaks or smudges inside the cap). The rotor button and the cap condition are CRITICAL!

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Try unplugging the Handle Bar Kill Switch.....Sounds like the CDI is grounded.....Make sure the Pick Up wire from the Engine case is plugged into the wiring harness...This is what triggers the CDI to fire the Spark Plug........

Try looking at the main fuse (30amp) on the starter solenoid. Make sure handlebar run switch is to on position - we all do it! and also check battery connections are tight - especially the negative lead.

What do you mean by overloaded? Do you mead too high of RPM's? Floating the valves can result in the valves hitting a piston and bending one of them or worse.

While it is possible there is bad battery connections or a relay your description is typical of a discharged battery or likely a battery with a bad cell. Remove and charge the battery and hope that is the end of your problem but if it isn't, replace the battery.

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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.

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