Not firing on all cylinders!

Propain78 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Karma :

Hi all,

I have been given a Kawasaki 440 LTD it runs but its the twin virsion but only one cylinder fires up, i am new to this project and i am ashamed to say i at this stage i know nothing, any ideas, be gentle with the info and please try not to be to techie Embarassed

And would any one where the best place is to get some shiny new parts for this type of bike its an "82" model?

Thanks all Razz

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

The diaphragms on the carb probably has a hole in it. Even one the size of a pin prick and it will give problems.

Or could be duff plug / coil HT lead and cap . . .

When was it last running?
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Propain78 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Karma :

Hi There,

It was last running fully about 2 years ago , since then it's been sat in a garden , it was started a few times which might have aggravated the issue, i have downloaded the manual , would this be quite easy to do? Embarassed

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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Plug out, rest against the cyl and see if it sparks.

I assume that they are new plugs.
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Propain78 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Karma :

Hi There,

Great idea, I would take it that if there is no spark, then obviously it wont fire up, i dont think of that , i will try that also and let you guys know what happens, thanks for the tips Thumbs Up

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