I bought the 1977 KZ-400 - Page 5

Weldangrind · 03-11-2010, 01:03 AM

Thanks Spud. I guess I could have checked; we have Google where I live.

SpudRider · 03-11-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Thanks Spud. I guess I could have checked; we have Google where I live.

No problema, amigo.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-11-2010, 11:28 AM

I took it to work today. It runs well, although it's no Gold Wing! Bikes have changed a lot in the past 33 years. So have I. :?

SpudRider · 03-11-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I took it to work today. It runs well, although it's no Gold Wing! Bikes have changed a lot in the past 33 years. So have I. :?

Amen.

I am glad the bike runs well.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-11-2010, 01:20 PM

Maybe I'll give this a try. Cheap. Very much in keeping with the Chinarider's tradition!

http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp

SpudRider · 03-11-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Maybe I'll give this a try. Cheap. Very much in keeping with the Chinarider's tradition!

http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp

Indeed, how can you go wrong for $1.55?

Spud

Reveeen · 03-11-2010, 10:21 PM

There is/was a tool called a uni-sync that you used on multiple carb set-ups on cars that works just fine on twins.

http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/uni_sync.html

What I do is remove the air cleaners and use a piece of vacuum hose, one end in your ear (to listen) the other end down the throat of the carb, both carbs should sound the same, adjust the idle speed screws until they do. (this is provided there is one cable pulling both carbs open, you set the one that is fixed to the shaft then adjust the other that has the adjustment independent of the shaft. A two cable set-up is set differently and is really time consuming as you have to set the idle speeds (with the idle speed screws) then set the cables (adjust the lengths) at around 1500rpm)

FastDoc · 03-12-2010, 12:22 AM

It occurs to me I'd also need some sort of adapter to put the hose onto the fitting of the carb. I think I'll just let Andy do it. He's do it for free in exchange for a flying lesson. I've got it good, gentlemen. Except for that divorce thing, but even that has it's up sides. :?

katoranger · 03-12-2010, 08:03 AM

Even more fun. 4 carbs. A friend likes the early wings.

FastDoc · 03-12-2010, 11:12 AM

I has a GS1100 for about 15 years and did the carbs on it. time consuming but not rocket science. Problem is I've long ago lost/broken the mercury manometer. :(

FastDoc · 03-12-2010, 04:09 PM

Another pic for Spud, et al.

Hopefully it's cool 'Collector Vehicle" plate shows up in the picture.

SpudRider · 03-12-2010, 04:56 PM

Thanks, Doc. Every time I look at your bike, I wish I still owned my 1979, Honda Hawk II.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-12-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks, Doc. Every time I look at your bike, I wish I still owned my 1979, Honda Hawk II.

Spud

When you're in my neighborhood, you are welcome to ride the 400, my 1978 GS750, Q, the Kawasaki Bayou, and if you feel up to it, the 850 pound 125HP Gold Wing 8O

SpudRider · 03-12-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks, Doc. Every time I look at your bike, I wish I still owned my 1979, Honda Hawk II.

Spud

When you're in my neighborhood, you are welcome to ride the 400, my 1978 GS750, Q, the Kawasaki Bayou, and if you feel up to it, the 850 pound 125HP Gold Wing 8O

Thank you, Doc! The next time I pass your way, I will gladly accept your kind offer.

Spud

03-11-2010, 01:03 AM	#61
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks Spud. I guess I could have checked; we have Google where I live. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-11-2010, 11:28 AM	#63
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I took it to work today. It runs well, although it's no Gold Wing! Bikes have changed a lot in the past 33 years. So have I. :? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-11-2010, 01:20 PM	#65
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Maybe I'll give this a try. Cheap. Very much in keeping with the Chinarider's tradition! http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-12-2010, 12:22 AM	#68
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It occurs to me I'd also need some sort of adapter to put the hose onto the fitting of the carb. I think I'll just let Andy do it. He's do it for free in exchange for a flying lesson. I've got it good, gentlemen. Except for that divorce thing, but even that has it's up sides. :? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-12-2010, 08:03 AM	#69
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Even more fun. 4 carbs. A friend likes the early wings. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-11-2010, 10:21 PM	#67
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	There is/was a tool called a uni-sync that you used on multiple carb set-ups on cars that works just fine on twins. http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/uni_sync.html What I do is remove the air cleaners and use a piece of vacuum hose, one end in your ear (to listen) the other end down the throat of the carb, both carbs should sound the same, adjust the idle speed screws until they do. (this is provided there is one cable pulling both carbs open, you set the one that is fixed to the shaft then adjust the other that has the adjustment independent of the shaft. A two cable set-up is set differently and is really time consuming as you have to set the idle speeds (with the idle speed screws) then set the cables (adjust the lengths) at around 1500rpm)
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03-12-2010, 11:12 AM	#70
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I has a GS1100 for about 15 years and did the carbs on it. time consuming but not rocket science. Problem is I've long ago lost/broken the mercury manometer. :( __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-12-2010, 04:09 PM	#71
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Another pic for Spud, et al. Hopefully it's cool 'Collector Vehicle" plate shows up in the picture. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-12-2010, 04:56 PM	#72
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks, Doc. Every time I look at your bike, I wish I still owned my 1979, Honda Hawk II. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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