[Kawa mojave]

Is it normal for a 1988 Kawasaki Mojave to start up with 15+ kicks when it's 50-0 degrees. If not what is the normal amount of kicks.

 

[Kawi]

One if it's tuned right however three or four is normal! How is the plug?

 

[Kawa mojave]

The spark plug wasn't the problem at all. I took the valve covers off and discovered the last owner didn't tighten the bolts that keep the intake valves in place. The bike was running with only 20 pounds of compression

 

[Kawi]

That would do it and glad it's running for you! We do a compression check the very first thing in our shop! 8)

 

[Freakinout]

The spark plug wasn't the problem at all. I took the valve covers off and discovered the last owner didn't tighten the bolts that keep the intake valves in place. The bike was running with only 20 pounds of compression

20lbs? I can see how that would be causing problems. Glad you found a fix for it.

 

[Rcokeley]

Mojave

i have a mojave 2 and i cant seem to get it to fire could anybody give me some ideas

 

[StarGate]

i have a mojave 2 and i cant seem to get it to fire could anybody give me some ideas

Thats about like me telling you I have a car thats white, then asking you what year/month did the first one roll off the assembly line? Read this thread and try another question please.
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/mechanics-corner/55577-bike-problems-read-first-please.html