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Post by majorj on May 30, 2013 16:52:16 GMT -6
Hi, How would I test my relays on my Kawasaki ltd 450 also whats the differance between the relay on the rear fender and the relay on the side panel??? many thanks
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Post by zekkfett on May 31, 2013 9:38:04 GMT -6
Hi, How would I test my relays on my Kawasaki ltd 450 also whats the differance between the relay on the rear fender and the relay on the side panel??? many thanks The relay under the seat is a turn signal relay, it makes your turn signals flash. The one under the side cover, is the starter relay; it passes voltage to the starter when you press the start button. |
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Post by majorj on May 31, 2013 13:39:57 GMT -6
Hi many thanks for your reply .
My 450 ltd over heated I have replaced the radiator . but having a few problems . cylinders are fine no white smoke but left side is hotter than right .Sparks fine but on left plugs hot and dirty the right ones clean and warm. Top speed now 50 mph used to be 100mph max rpm 7000 Its been stored for couple of years could it be a fuel or electric problem ? any ideas
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Post by eaglerider on May 31, 2013 13:54:31 GMT -6
Could be crudded up carbs....when was last valve adjustment?  |
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Post by majorj on May 31, 2013 14:22:31 GMT -6
The carbs seem fine not cheaked the valves as I havent opened the engine yet . I tested cylinders by sliding pencil down spark plug hole . Unsure of opening the engine because of cost and avaliablity of parts .
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Post by eaglerider on May 31, 2013 20:33:11 GMT -6
Doing valve adjustment doe not require the engine to be "opened up"...just removal of the valve cover, and is very important on this engine, as the valves tighten up on this engine, preventing it from running right, and if too tight, can lead to head damage and expensive repairs.
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Post by BenInPA on Jun 1, 2013 14:14:34 GMT -6
Eagle is right, don't need to open the engine up to do a valve adjustment. It won't cost you much either. You only need a few tools to do it. Socket set, pair of pliers and a set of feeler gauges and a couple hours for the first time. If you message me your email address I will send you some instructions on the valve adjustment procedure. Sent from my Droid 4 using Proboards Mobile App.  ;D |
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Post by majorj on Jun 2, 2013 13:25:42 GMT -6
Hi many thanks my e mail is sirjames1969@gmail.com Located the problem the right side piston has a hole in the top of it! And one of the valves is buckled . I havent got a valve spring compresser ..... is there a way round not using one ?? When I align the cams sprockets do I have to set the pistons or do they align themselfs
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Post by BenInPA on Jun 2, 2013 14:32:05 GMT -6
Just a note. I sent an email to that address sirjames1969@gmail.com and got a response that it is not you. I think you might have mis-typed it. Sent from my Droid 4 using Proboards Mobile App. ;D |
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Post by majorj on Jun 2, 2013 15:22:31 GMT -6
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Post by eaglerider on Jun 2, 2013 16:30:55 GMT -6
Ouch!!!! U will for sure be looking for a piston & Valve, possibly a head, and I would put in new piston rings on both pistons....in other words, a complete upper engine overhaul...which could cost an estimated couple hundred bucks, with gaskets.....unless u find a good complete, good running engine to put in the bike.
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