20 Most Recent 1997 kawasaki ZZR 400 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

This could be many things, wrong gaskets, wrong torque, warped heads, or improper installation.

1. How do you know that there is water in a cylinder? 2. Check for spark. Harbor freight has a cheap spark checking tool. 3. Check for gas. Should be able to pull the fuel line off the injector pump and turn the key on. fuel should come out. caution******dont do both at the same time Most likely if it cranks (engine turns over) but doesn't start, one of the two above is not happening, although, it could also be an injector pump.

That vintage of motorcycle I would be checking the plug wires and plug caps for breakdown. Find the darkest place at night, rev your engine and look for arcing from your wires to the engine. It's also time to check for any deterioration of rubber hoses and components. Beautiful bike you have there!!

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If the fuel isn't all over the floor, I'd be checking that your riding buddies aren't playing a prank. Otherwise, debris in inlet valve or bad valve or float.

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sounds like fuel pump Fuse or bad pump.

blocked jet in carb

If you search on Google for workshop manuals Kawasaki 1033 1981 There are lots of them on there

Sounds like a neutral switch relay problem....check your relays and fuses..........

Try unplugging the Handle Bar Kill Switch.....Sounds like the CDI is grounded.....Make sure the Pick Up wire from the Engine case is plugged into the wiring harness...This is what triggers the CDI to fire the Spark Plug........

What do you mean by overloaded? Do you mead too high of RPM's? Floating the valves can result in the valves hitting a piston and bending one of them or worse.

Try looking at the main fuse (30amp) on the starter solenoid. Make sure handlebar run switch is to on position - we all do it! and also check battery connections are tight - especially the negative lead.

From a dealer or Canadian Tire, or a parts place , maybe Walmart.

Has it been sitting any good length of time? If so you may need the carburetors cleaned. Also check the air filter and airbox to make sure theres no critters or mouse nests clogging the intake.

I got this free Pdf manual from an online store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of the all t he times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

does the neutral light come on?

30wt motorcycl oil. Buy a clymermanual for total repair

I use google for plug gaps etc, saves buying a workshop manual especially for a popular bike like a zx6 r,