just got a kz for 50.00 (ign prob)

[odl777]

I have been working on a kz 650 and its only firning on 2 cylinders but i beleive it is a ignition problem because i can switch the leads to the points and it will fire on different cylinders. What would cause one side of the points not to fire. thanks

 

[cloudbreakmd]

Could be the coils or the points themselves need to be sanded...

 

[odl777]

its not the coils because i switched the leads and the other set of coils fired. thanks

 

[flyingace]

Well, the obvious question: are the points actually opening? The block can wear out to the point where they won't open the points. Next stop would be the condenser. You'll need to get a manual and a multimeter (or just replace it). Don't know this machine, but I'm assuming there are two sets of points/condensers. If not, disregard this post.

 

[odl777]

Yes it is just like the gs. I thought that would be the problem i just wanted a 2nd opinion. I did put my gs points on the bike, i thought they were still good but no luck on getting a spark out of the other two cylinders. I had to hot wire the bike, there isnt 2 wires that hook up the the switch that would make one coil not fire is there? thanks

 

[Hightekhillbilly]

I have 2 KZ 650's here is a part i had on ebay it didn't sell

if you are interested in this part let me know I will sell it for $5.00 + shipping it is off a 1977 650B I have parted one of my KZ's out but I do have a few part llaying around. I just bought the stator off ebay to get mine up and running again. I am also in the process of replacing a head gasket on my GS 850L this is my first attempt at this I hope all goes well if I run into trouble I will ask here first.

 

[odl777]

yeah i'll take it for 5 bucks, how much for shipping? do you have paypal, and by anychance you have any side covers for the kz thanks

 

[Hightekhillbilly]

I do have paypal I may have a cover laying around do you need both sides or just one of them where are you located at so I can figure up the shipping. You get that thing running right you will love it. I have had my 650 several years. It is a blast to ride and people have got out of their cars at traffic lights to check it out I run Antique tags on it.you can pm me your address so we can try to get this old Kaw firing off all four. You got a stael at $50.00 I was offered $800.00 for mine I told them Nah it don't eat much and it would be like selling one of my children lol

 

[humhead]

Make sure you check for 12v to both sets of points. One of my bikes had a break in one of the hot wires. The symptoms were exactly what you described.

Terry

 

[odl777]

Thanks, so you just traced the wires on the ignt right? or did you have to go further? thanks

 

[humhead]

I loosened the hot wires that attach to each set of points. turned on the ignition & removed & replaced each wire. You should see a small spark. If not, time to check the wires!

Terry