Hello guys, I searched through this site and am suprised and greatfull at how many people are into these older bikes,
I just picked up my first bike, a 1980 KZ 650LTD, at least I think it's a KZ, I paid 100 bucks for it through a lein sale, I have a solid back ground in automotive, engine rebuilds, tranny work, body work, electrical. but am confused when it comes to bikes. the battery is dead, but the battery is what confuses me the most, there is a tube running out of the battery, what is that for. I preformed a search on this website and people were talking about trickle chargers and a few other things, I have no idea what that is. so I at least need a battery, if someone could give me the run down on what the tube is and what a trickle charger is that would be great. also am curious to know how these engines last, if they have been sitting for a while are they fairly easy to get running again. figured I would change all fluids and do a tune up on it. is there anything I should look out for while trying to get this bike started.
Thanks
650LTD
I just picked up my first bike, a 1980 KZ 650LTD, at least I think it's a KZ, I paid 100 bucks for it through a lein sale, I have a solid back ground in automotive, engine rebuilds, tranny work, body work, electrical. but am confused when it comes to bikes. the battery is dead, but the battery is what confuses me the most, there is a tube running out of the battery, what is that for. I preformed a search on this website and people were talking about trickle chargers and a few other things, I have no idea what that is. so I at least need a battery, if someone could give me the run down on what the tube is and what a trickle charger is that would be great. also am curious to know how these engines last, if they have been sitting for a while are they fairly easy to get running again. figured I would change all fluids and do a tune up on it. is there anything I should look out for while trying to get this bike started.
Thanks
650LTD