I just got a Kaw ZL 600 and it has an in line four motor. I thought I would take off the carbs and clean them out, as this bike has sat for a while. It is a little sluggish in the low end and will bog down with any kind of load, even in first gear. My problem comes in getting them off. I figured the airbox would have to come off, but it appears to be too large to fit under the frame. so now I'm stuck. Can someone tell me that in general this is the procedure to get them off? I am looking for a service manual or something that will help me.

 

I don't know if this will help, but here it is anyways!

http://www.diff.ru/manual/files/Kawa...00_service.zip

 

thanks so much. You have saved my rump and now I have projects to get working on. See oyu on the road in no time!

 

I've now gotten the work done on the carbs and I'm reassembling my bike. But i have run into a sticky spot. Anyone got any advice on how to slip the ducts from the surge tank onto the carbs? Due to the space constraints I am finding it very difficult. Any trade secrets would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

Awesome! I'm glad to have been a help. I hope you get her reassembled very soon.

 

Hope all worked out well for you.
When I first took mine off and cleaned it took at least 3 hours start to finish. I have re-jetted and had carbs off so many times now the last time, with my 11 year old son helping me, we installed Ivans jet kit start to finish in less than 1 hour. Here is a picture of my favorite mechanic.
Nothing like the feeling you get from doing it yourself and knowing what exactly has been done to your baby. I will try valve adjusting next time it is due. I also want to buy a tire changer and balancer.
Keep it up bro.

 

Hope all worked out well for you.
When I first took mine off and cleaned it took at least 3 hours start to finish. I have re-jetted and had carbs off so many times now the last time, with my 11 year old son helping me, we installed Ivans jet kit start to finish in less than 1 hour. Here is a picture of my favorite mechanic.
Nothing like the feeling you get from doing it yourself and knowing what exactly has been done to your baby. I will try valve adjusting next time it is due. I also want to buy a tire changer and balancer.
Keep it up bro.


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Got her back together. I figured out that I had the boots in the wrong direction. They have about a .5 inch offset and I guessed they went to the outsides of the bike (both right boots go to the right both left boots go to the left), but the all offset down a half inch. This made them go on a lot easier. I started her up and she lit like a champ. Throttle response was immediate, and I solved the idleing problem, and she has a lot more guts on low rpm range. My MSC is coming up next weekend.

Thanks to all those who gave me input!

 

Awesome! Glad to hear that you're up and running. [sm=massbounce.gif]