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having problems keeping it running

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by csmith67467, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. csmith67467

    csmith67467 New Member

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    well other than my yamaha i have a 1985 kawasaki zn700-a2 and i am mind boggled right now. it runs like its only firing on 3 cylynders but its geting spark on all of them. What could be the problem?
     
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    Don't realy know that bike but something you can check. Pull the plugs see if one is wet could be flooding/float level may be off.
     
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    +1,first thing to check are plugs.
    After that come back with the results and answers to
    these questions.
    When were the carbs last cleaned/balanced?
    Do you have a in- line fuel filter?
    How old are the plugs?
    When were the valves last adj.?
    Has anyone touched the pilot screws?
    Did you just fill the fuel tank ( water in gas )?

    Some of the experts will chime in with anything I missed.
    Good luck,
     
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    csmith67467 New Member

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    well it i didnt check for wet plugs. but im im sure its a carb fuel issue. the carbs havents been rebuilt that me or the preveious owner. so they could be way off sync.
     
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    I would swap the plugs over see if the problem follow the plug.
     
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