1979 Kawasaki KZ650 Build #1

Bought the bike as a project to have fun. I've futzed around with cars, but I'm not a mechanic. I'll be learning as I go. The bike probably has 128k miles on it. I believe it's been sitting for some time.
I know I'm not getting a ton of fuel to the carbs, and what there is, is filthy. I also get some wonky compression readings. So, the carbs need to come off and be redone, and I need to check my valve clearances.
I'm going to try to get it running before I go too crazy into the project and end up with a bunch of parts on the floor.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Chris. I've tons of vids on Kzs that might help on my channel. .Check them out. First lesson is throw away the vacuum tap and fit a Pingel. The vac taps can be a PITA. I cover off setting the carbs up. Good luck with this. The Kzs are great bikes...you'll have a ball on it.

[@chrisnextproject4769]

Thank you, Sir! I'll certainly check out your channel.

[@edmcauliffe906]

I will now become a handyman to rival thine.

[@chrisnextproject4769]

Your efforts shall be in vain.