KZ-1300 QuackQuack - First Start After Overheat

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dcarver

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On Jan 26, 2016, I took the KZ for a birthday ride. The ride ended like this..

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She had been running warm all day as displayed on temp gauge.. but both Ray and I had laser temperature shot the radiator and while the needle was in HOT zone, the temperature was a cool 190F.

Cooled her down and got home.. and found the fan relay to be bad and possibly the temperature switch too.

When at the gas station, I was hearing nasty sounds and was concerned about engine damage.

This then, is the initial fire up from cold after that event.

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Sounds very nice........

It would have been very useful to have had a shot of the exhaust on start-up for any signs of tell tale white vapour.........

 
Takes a licking, and keeps on ticking!
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Your KZ reminds me of my '81 KZ1000J, so I hope they all run forever!

 
Thanks for the close up views, Ray does EXCELLENT WORK !!!

That engine is a thing of beauty.

and...

It sounds great!

Brodie

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