problem with kz1000-p

jose.garcia · 10-13-2008

i recently bought this beautiful kz1000-p and as soon as i got it went straight to the mechanic to work on the tune up and cleaning and rejetting the carbs cause it was sitting for some time (less than a year) well everything's done but the bike revs up bu itself when i'm ridding it or if i touch ever so slightly the throttle what could this be? also if someone could direct me to a wiring diagram of that bike i'd appreciate it.

thnx

MFolks · 10-13-2008

Probably a lean condition due to cracks in the rubber intake tubes/hoses either to the carbs or at the point where the carbs attach to the engine.

Get some spray on carb cleaner and spray around the hoses/tubes, if the rpm goes up you have found the crack.

Also remove the small cover on the right side(about the size of a CD and inspect the mechanical ignition advancer. It should change the ignition timing from retard to advanced as the rpm changes. The moving parts need a light oil on the moving parts,springs, and pivots to work properly.

jose.garcia · 10-13-2008

thnx mike i will check that out. Now just in case that's the problem where can i find those rubber boots for the carbs to replace?

MFolks · 10-13-2008

Z1 Enterprises, Inc. - Specializing in Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Parts, Redline Cycle Service, Inc. - Homepage, DYNOMAN PERFORMANCE - motorcycle performance products, Motorcycle Parts Vintage Kawasaki Yamaha Suzuki & Honda Cycle Parts, SUDCO Motorcycle Parts Distributing, www.z-power.co.uk, Japanese Vintage Motorcycle Parts - Partsnmore.com, KZ Zone

Just a few places to look...........

StarGate · 10-13-2008

Year/model info might help if anyone is going to be able to help with a link to new boots or wiring info.

jose.garcia · 10-13-2008

1994 kz1000p
i appologize i was under the impression that i mentioned that

jose.garcia · 10-13-2008

thnxs mike

StarGate · 10-13-2008

The airbox rubbers and manifolds for my 81 are still an active part and available through Kawasaki. I think all the 1000 P's use the same one as mine from 82-05 model. There are no Kaw dealers withing 35 miles of me so I ordered mine online from Z1enterprises.

jose.garcia · 10-13-2008

can i do a quick fix for now with some high temp silicone?

StarGate · 10-13-2008

Thats very risky at best. Silicone doesn't burn well and an engine that ingest it will not be a happy camper. If it's on the intake area there will be a constant vacuum on it trying to pull it in. If it's just a hairline crack you might get away with it but be sure you clean the surface good before you apply it.

jose.garcia · 10-14-2008

hey if i remove the baffles on my bike do i have to rejet the carbs?

StarGate · 10-14-2008

It may run leaner but it probably wouldn't require re jet. The bike needs a certain amount of back pressure on the exhaust in order to run right. Just gutting the pipes will make it louder but you may not like the like the way it runs after you are done.

P.S. a replacement exhaust system in good shape from ebay will probably run you around $150-$200 and it's hard to undo what you've done when you gut one. IMO If you want it louder and a little performance boost, look into buying a 4-1 for it.

jose.garcia · 10-15-2008

cool thanx by the way check out the bike after rewiring and adding led's

10-13-2008	#1 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	problem with kz1000-p i recently bought this beautiful kz1000-p and as soon as i got it went straight to the mechanic to work on the tune up and cleaning and rejetting the carbs cause it was sitting for some time (less than a year) well everything's done but the bike revs up bu itself when i'm ridding it or if i touch ever so slightly the throttle what could this be? also if someone could direct me to a wiring diagram of that bike i'd appreciate it. thnx

10-13-2008	#2 (permalink)
MFolks Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 1,005	Probably a lean condition due to cracks in the rubber intake tubes/hoses either to the carbs or at the point where the carbs attach to the engine. Get some spray on carb cleaner and spray around the hoses/tubes, if the rpm goes up you have found the crack. Also remove the small cover on the right side(about the size of a CD and inspect the mechanical ignition advancer. It should change the ignition timing from retard to advanced as the rpm changes. The moving parts need a light oil on the moving parts,springs, and pivots to work properly. __________________ Mike Folks

10-13-2008	#4 (permalink)
MFolks Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 1,005	Z1 Enterprises, Inc. - Specializing in Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Parts, Redline Cycle Service, Inc. - Homepage, DYNOMAN PERFORMANCE - motorcycle performance products, Motorcycle Parts Vintage Kawasaki Yamaha Suzuki & Honda Cycle Parts, SUDCO Motorcycle Parts Distributing, www.z-power.co.uk, Japanese Vintage Motorcycle Parts - Partsnmore.com, KZ Zone Just a few places to look........... __________________ Mike Folks

10-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Year/model info might help if anyone is going to be able to help with a link to new boots or wiring info. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

10-13-2008	#8 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	The airbox rubbers and manifolds for my 81 are still an active part and available through Kawasaki. I think all the 1000 P's use the same one as mine from 82-05 model. There are no Kaw dealers withing 35 miles of me so I ordered mine online from Z1enterprises. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

10-13-2008	#3 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	thnx mike i will check that out. Now just in case that's the problem where can i find those rubber boots for the carbs to replace?

10-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	1994 kz1000p i appologize i was under the impression that i mentioned that

10-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	thnxs mike

10-13-2008	#9 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	can i do a quick fix for now with some high temp silicone?

10-13-2008	#10 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Thats very risky at best. Silicone doesn't burn well and an engine that ingest it will not be a happy camper. If it's on the intake area there will be a constant vacuum on it trying to pull it in. If it's just a hairline crack you might get away with it but be sure you clean the surface good before you apply it. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

10-14-2008	#11 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	hey if i remove the baffles on my bike do i have to rejet the carbs?

10-14-2008	#12 (permalink)
StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	It may run leaner but it probably wouldn't require re jet. The bike needs a certain amount of back pressure on the exhaust in order to run right. Just gutting the pipes will make it louder but you may not like the like the way it runs after you are done. P.S. a replacement exhaust system in good shape from ebay will probably run you around $150-$200 and it's hard to undo what you've done when you gut one. IMO If you want it louder and a little performance boost, look into buying a 4-1 for it. __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

10-15-2008	#13 (permalink)
jose.garcia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	cool thanx by the way check out the bike after rewiring and adding led's

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