Hi guys,
I really need an advise on my new bike. First, if any of you live around Chicago and love bikes and want to look at my bike that would be awesome.
Anyways. I have bought 1985 1100 LTD and it runs rough. Bike is from original owner and it has been in storage for last two years. The owner says it is a gas that is in a tank (old and mixed with stabilizer)??? Here are my questions:
1. How do you check exactly what engine do I have like kz1100 or zn1100 a,b J1 ect. I have a manual but I don’t know what I’m looking at?
2. What would be best repair manual for that year and engine type. (I have old book from 1982 made by Clymer)
3. What is that valve thing right beneath the gas tank on the left side? It says “Res” something else in the middle and opposite to “Res” is “ON” and if it’s what I think it is which way would point to “ON” longer valve handle or shorter side.
4. Originally for first two days (I got the bike last Sunday) it ran but engine was backfiring also during fast accelerations it died. Yesterday it wouldn’t start and battery died. Could it be because of old gas in the tank mixed with stabilizer for passed two years? What should I check for?
5. BIG question: How do you take the seat off the bike to gain access to air filter and battery. My freaking book doesn’t show it.
6. Can I use Mobile 1 full synthetic oil 10w30 when I do oil change.?
7. Can I use fuel injector cleaner (one you just pour to gas tank) without harming anything?
8. WHERE DO YOU BUY PARTS FOR THESE BIKES??? Ebay has some but I can’t find air filter ect.
9. Is there reference sheet that would point out what parts are essentially same from other bikes that can be interchanged?
I am mechanically able but so far I just worked on cars only. I believe I can fix anything but with a good repair manual and the one I got has so many different models, years on a top of it I don’t know what I have. So to all you good people and mechanics please help me. If it is too much to write please call my cell 1 312 404 7238. I live North Chicago Sub. Wheeling Illinois. Bike is there and I’m stuck now. You can see the bike on Ebay # 2468740301 (if its still there). PLEASE HELP I JUST WANT TO RIDE IT!!! :? :? :twisted:
Thanks
Andy
I really need an advise on my new bike. First, if any of you live around Chicago and love bikes and want to look at my bike that would be awesome.
Anyways. I have bought 1985 1100 LTD and it runs rough. Bike is from original owner and it has been in storage for last two years. The owner says it is a gas that is in a tank (old and mixed with stabilizer)??? Here are my questions:
1. How do you check exactly what engine do I have like kz1100 or zn1100 a,b J1 ect. I have a manual but I don’t know what I’m looking at?
2. What would be best repair manual for that year and engine type. (I have old book from 1982 made by Clymer)
3. What is that valve thing right beneath the gas tank on the left side? It says “Res” something else in the middle and opposite to “Res” is “ON” and if it’s what I think it is which way would point to “ON” longer valve handle or shorter side.
4. Originally for first two days (I got the bike last Sunday) it ran but engine was backfiring also during fast accelerations it died. Yesterday it wouldn’t start and battery died. Could it be because of old gas in the tank mixed with stabilizer for passed two years? What should I check for?
5. BIG question: How do you take the seat off the bike to gain access to air filter and battery. My freaking book doesn’t show it.
6. Can I use Mobile 1 full synthetic oil 10w30 when I do oil change.?
7. Can I use fuel injector cleaner (one you just pour to gas tank) without harming anything?
8. WHERE DO YOU BUY PARTS FOR THESE BIKES??? Ebay has some but I can’t find air filter ect.
9. Is there reference sheet that would point out what parts are essentially same from other bikes that can be interchanged?
I am mechanically able but so far I just worked on cars only. I believe I can fix anything but with a good repair manual and the one I got has so many different models, years on a top of it I don’t know what I have. So to all you good people and mechanics please help me. If it is too much to write please call my cell 1 312 404 7238. I live North Chicago Sub. Wheeling Illinois. Bike is there and I’m stuck now. You can see the bike on Ebay # 2468740301 (if its still there). PLEASE HELP I JUST WANT TO RIDE IT!!! :? :? :twisted:
Thanks
Andy