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PostPosted: 20:57 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: wont start cold kawasaki zxr400 :( Reply with quote
I didn't have any problems with my zxr up until now (almost a week now) Sad - it will not start on cold ... starter motor will turn, but theres no ignition. Though it will start after 6-7 attempts, which is not normal, i presume.

After running it for a while (hot) it starts as a charm.

Battery has been replaced 2 weeks ago.

Guys will appreciate any help ,

thanks,
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PostPosted: 21:22 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is the choke lever / cable working ok?

When were the spark plugs last changed?
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PostPosted: 21:27 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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is the choke lever / cable working ok?

When were the spark plugs last changed?



Choke lever is fine - spark plugs were changed long time age - i was thinking about the spark plugs but why it starts normally on hot ?
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PostPosted: 22:47 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd suggest changing the plugs then Wink

A new plug with correctly adjusted gap will produce a nice fat healthy spark, worn out ones produce a weaker spark... it might make all the difference on a cold start Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:56 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks for your reply geordiecbrbloke - i guess the time has come to change the plugs.
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PostPosted: 00:09 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
pixel wrote:
thanks for your reply geordiecbrbloke - i guess the time has come to change the plugs.


You're welcome, let us know how you get on Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 05:25 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Same problem/fix as this thread:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=161408
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PostPosted: 08:56 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZRX61 wrote:
Same problem/fix as this thread:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=161408


Will all due respect.....That is bolloxs Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 16:03 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
1930 Ariel wrote:
ZRX61 wrote:
Same problem/fix as this thread:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=161408


Will all due respect.....That is bolloxs Mr. Green

Kawasaki's are well known for coldbloodedness on nippy mornings & the fix for the past 30 years has been putting a pilot jet in that actually works instead of the microscopic one they fit for emission tests in some markets. Wink
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Kawasaki's are well known for coldbloodedness on nippy mornings & the fix for the past 30 years has been putting a pilot jet in that actually works instead of the microscopic one they fit for emission tests in some markets.


The problem is that last winter it didn’t show any symptoms alike - yes there was slight barking here and there but choke solved most of that.

So I guess spark plugs are my best bet for the problem in question.

Thanks for your reply guys,

Any more suggestions before I order a new set ? Smile
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZRX61 wrote:
1930 Ariel wrote:
Will all due respect.....That is bolloxs Mr. Green

Kawasaki's are well known for coldbloodedness on nippy mornings & the fix for the past 30 years has been putting a pilot jet in that actually works instead of the microscopic one they fit for emission tests in some markets. Wink


I agree but much of the other thread was advocating a bigger main jet. That was the bollox I refered to.
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