Can we Get this Rare 80s Kawasaki Muscle Bike Running Again? | Ran When Parked "Hens Teeth" ep1

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[@warrenwarburtonesq.6884]

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[@terryem4052]

Owned a ZL 1000 in 2007 till 2016 bought it as a basket case . Restored it and drove it 10 hours to mid Ohio motorcycle meet in 2009 and again in 2011. Used to belong to ZL owners club for several years but I sold it to a guy that couldn't live without it. And moved on to other projects. But it's still one of my favorite bikes of all time.

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I appreciate the kind words sir!!.... Hang in there bud, we're just getting started!!

[@geraldscott4302]

Before I remove plugs that are buried down in a hole (I which they wouldn't design things like that) I spray a lot of either brake or carb cleaner down there, and make sure it is running out the drain holes. If there is one thing that really bugs me, it's the idea of getting any kind of dirt inside any part of the engine, and that includes the oil filler plug and the cam cover. I always clean everything really good before I remove something that could let dirt inside the engine. Most people seem to have the idea that as valves wear, the clearance gets loose. It actually does exactly the opposite. Always get rid of any and all emissions trash, like the PAIR system and EVAP system. Vent the tank directly to the atmosphere. Remove the plugs over the pilot air screws. They will need to be turned out a bit more for the engine to run right. I totally agree about the zinc and phosphorous, but I believe it should also be 20w50 viscosity. I have never used anything else in motorcycles. I am also a FIRM believer in warming an engine up slowly, before putting a load on it. Cold metal is weak, and it wears faster and breaks easier than metal at the proper operating temperature. Warming up an engine too fast will cause thermal fractures in the metal, because it expands too fast. And lastly, the clearances in the engine were designed to be correct when the engine is at operating temperature. I just cringe when I see someone start up a cold engine, and immediately take off at full throttle. The EPA has been spreading LIES that it is ok to do that, as well as only needing to change the oil every 10,000 miles. Should you be turning the engine over without squirting some oil on the cam lobes? I don't see any oil on the cams. Did you check the oil pressure on the engine? For those that don't know, plain bearing engines need fairly high oil pressure. They are not like roller bearings. And if it sat for a long time, the rings are probably stuck in the piston grooves, so they are not expanding out against the cylinder walls. Those mirrors are hideous. I would have removed them and properly disposed of them before doing anything else. They were extremely distracting while watching you work on the bike.

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My pleasure!! I love making old "junkers" run not only as they should, but making folks on the new gsxzrmlmnop "it bike" of the month go"SHIT, that thing is FAST!!" Buckle up bud, were just getting cranked up on this one👍

[@davidboydarnott417]

I bought a 400 DOHC Limited Edition Eliminator with Dual Front Discs ,from a guy who couldn't get it to run ,for £350. It wouldn't rev above 4000 rpm without spluttering, I took one look at it, and noticed a gap between the carbs and the airbox, squeezed the two together and Bingo! It revved clean up to 15,000rpm. I test rode it, took it to friend and got £450 and a backie home from him. It was a classic 70's style , like a small Dyna, but I wasn't into them at the time so just made the easiest 100 bucks ever.😂😂 I'm an age old hand at repairs on outboard motors, cars,bikes and houses but I enjoy listening to Joe , always something to learn, and he's not Patronising, he explains the valid reason for doing things.👍

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[@dennisriddle197]

I love this series man Joe the Mountain Jedi is killing it. He is a mad must on here. I had an 87 ZL 1000 back in the day. It was bad ass. This brings back so many memories spun the number three Rod bearing on it . One too many hole shots.👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

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Hang in there with us James....were just getting started!!

[@MrGrunter]

I bought one of these after it had been described as a 'wailing banshee of a bike' , I was not disappointed. GPZ900 engine in a cruiser that handled (for its time) was as many smiles per gallon as I needed, front was rarely on the ground. Only downside was the small tank, range was pitiful at about 80 miles from full to hip shaking for the dregs.

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SUPERB info, Joe! Thank you!

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I have an 80's Honda vt500. Please continue to inspire and motivate me to finish the honey do list on her. The information contained within this video is greatly appreciated.

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I appreciate that.....I always try to break things down so that they are relatable to people, even if they don't have a solid working knowledge of the particular subject.... There's been PLENTY of times over the years when I've been at some tech course, or class and the presentation "defaults" to technical/industry jargon, and at times you see some people just "glaze over"( myself included!!) because the terminology is unfamiliar, and no good practical example is provided.... I'm GOOD with crayons and stick figures!!😂

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

Cool. Joe is the man! In the 1980s I was riding a 1970s Kawasaki Z900. It was considered The King in the 70s. But in the 1980s these water cooled cycles were monsters. I couldn't keep up.

[@genebaggett5372]

I had a ZL1000. Miss that bike.

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My dude can run an assessment on a motorycle like its nothing. I work in medicine and we have a quote.. a good mechanic would make a GREAT doctor. Shoutout form westmonroe la.

[@ItIsWhatItIsTV-]

My bike all of a sudden started showing miles per hour way higher than what im going...example if im going 30 mph it will show like 60ish or higher..any idea whats going on?

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Post up your year/make/model, and let me ponder on it and see what might be causing it!!!

[@ItIsWhatItIsTV-]

2021 streetbob..thanks for replying man.

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

No worries brother!!!... As far as your Speedo going bongo...first thing I'd look at is the speed sensor itself....see if it's got metal swarf stuck to the tip of it from inside the trans that may be confusing the signal it's producing.... Past that, trace the wire up from the sensor and see if it may be coming into contact with another wire(shorting) or running close to a plug wire that may be arcing over and corrupting the signal......late model Harley electronic speedos are usually pretty bombproof, and usually they just plain work, or they don't.....your local shop may have the ability to diagnose the Speedo itself, or you may need to see Harley about it, but check the sensor and wiring first!!

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That slingblade at the end had me rolling!😅😂😂

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Hey bub.....I calls em like I sees em!!😁

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I greatly appreciate it sir!!

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[@pamartin]

28:20 Excellent explanation of correct oil properties! So right! Keep on. 👍

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Thank you sir!!!... As bumpkin as I may sound, I DO try to present correct information whenever it is a "serious/non hillbilly" topic!! I appreciate you recognizing it for what it is, and NOT falling into the usual "my brothers/neighbors/ex husbands/4th cousins/etc regurgitation of the same Internet folklore!!!

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@joeyother9969 My favorite was: "Change the filter, top it off. Oil don't wear out." Egads!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Yeah.....that was a dark time, for sure!!!! Unfortunately, I had to "fire" a customer over that exact same mindset several years ago 😞

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Lol.....nah, I just love what I do man!! I appreciate the sentiment tho!!

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This is great! it's like a motor trend series for bikes

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Joe really knows his stuff and very entertaining!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

I appreciate that man!!!.... Been a wild ride, and I ain't planning on stopping anytime soon!

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Loving this series Shadetree, thank you and Joe, this shit is priceless

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This has been one of the best videos ever, Joe has amazing knowledge and a great way to present the information. Very knowledgeable!!! I know nothing about any motor but this is really entertaining and riveting…

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Stick around....this bike is gonna be here for a bit, and is basically a "no holds barred lab rat"!!....by the time we wrap up on the ZiL, you'll be a gearhead before you know it!! My primary objective with these videos is to educate, and help people be more self sufficient with their scooters......the more you know, the more you realize you DON'T know. That's what keeps you out of trouble, and out of the dealerships pocket!

[@RealSykes]

Joe is a wealth of knowledge, witty and very entertaining. Genuinely would be a shame for him to not spin up a KZbin channel. I know he has a Patreon but he could be big on KZbin and grow an audience to push to his Patreon. Regardless, another lovely video man, keep up the awesome work! ❤

[@williamscuddy217]

Love the name, ran when parked, my friend has an eliminator 900 and 250, so yeah loved the vid, perfect for us because we're always working on them, they both run on ride and have been to Burts Baracuda many times. Thanks for the video can't wait till the next one!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Man, I MISS my 2fiddy eliminator!!!...that bike was my first street bike when I was 13!!(I fibbed a wee bit on my license 😂)

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This is awesome - tons of knowledge just pouring out. Thanks

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Thanks for sharing

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Thanks for taking the time to watch!👍

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playing this and listening to him talk about what he is looking at on the bike at 2x speed is hilarious. lololololol. That accent is wowiiiiiieeeeeee.

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Hey now.....I worked hard on that🤣

[@carlitothatonemotorcyclegu111]

Goddamn. I had an eliminator back in the day. Rode it Germantown Maryland to Biloxi Mississippi and back Loved that bike.

[@HalfassDIY]

This bike was on my wall as a kid too !

[@user-Borgus]

That was great! Joe's clearly a master wrench. Thanks for all the tips, Brothers.

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Buckle up boss.....it's gonna get fun from here!!😁

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Awesome video. I could listen to Joe all day.

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Man. We need more of this!!!! I thought I was a smart cookie when it came to bikes Sheeeiiitttttt. I learned some shit today

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I always learn something but there’s plenty I don’t know haha

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Nice series. I’ll be watching for the next issue.

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Great info once again... You guys are knocking this outta the park! Thanks Josh and Joe.

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My first bike was a ZL600! Bike is wicked! And those carbs are a pain in the ass to sync!

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(laughs in 1st gen Honda Valkyrie).... These are easy....try it when there's 6 of them, or worse, ANY of the Honda v4s!!😳

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Best new series on KZbin!!!!!!!!!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Maybe not the "best", but it'll damned sure be the most honest, and fun one!! Hang in there man, were just now getting cranked up 👍

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GREAT VIDEO THANKS GUYS

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Damn.... that dude is a walking service/moto history manual.

[@TCM_Productions]

While I might have wished to been a part of the heydays of the 1960s muscle car era, I have zero regrets that I was actively part of the motorcycle technology boom of the early-mid 1980s with so many fond memories of those first V-4 Hondas, radical ZLs, VMax, and Fazers, then of course the Ninjas, Hurricanes, and GSXRs...absolute dealership rat with my walls filled with so many brochures of all my dream bikes, which led to my brand spanking new Interceptor in 1986! At the very least your ZL-9 deserves to be put back to stock paint, correct seat, and a full detail. Never did care for the ZL-1000 with its changes to the seat and other cosmetic details, but those 9s sure were the dogs dangles- even if you weren't necessarily a Kawi fan.

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Seat is "in the works"....as far as the rest of it goes....hang in there, cause we're just getting ramped up into this one!

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Leeeeettttsssss Gooooooooooo! I’ve been wanting a street bike of sorts for years, but life’s twist and turn has yet to make it practical for me. Dirt bikes it’s been. I feel like it’s getting close to the right time! Though my girl is asking for another kid… 😂 Long time follower, love the channel!

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I appreciate the support my friend!

[@coreymiller2276]

Just rebuilt the front forks on my Dyna! Glad to see you guys working on this cool bike.

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Good on ya man!!!... Going to be doing a "fork video" on this one here....stay tuned!!

[@jeremywelder5383]

I love this. I joined joes Patreon. Lifelong motorcycle fanboy. I have had motorcycles most of my life. And shopping for my next one after a few years without. I want to do the work and upkeep on my next bike. And found this episode amazing.

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

I greatly appreciate it, and you sharing your story with us!!!!.... Hope I can help you with whatever you nail down as your next scooter!!

[@mr1bienvenu1]

Now that man is REAL DEAL mechanic 😮 I wish we had one around my area.

[@SkeleJake13]

Loving the series. Great work!

[@noelaponte3127]

I sure needed that info on compression ten years ago when I replaced the engine on my 81 seca 750

[@haydenlee7376]

A swamp wizard and a mountain jedi together. No wonder this new series has so much magic. Now we need someone to design some Joe the mountain jedi merch.

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Lol....yeah.... Sizes will START at XXL and go UP from there😂

[@haydenlee7376]

@@JoeTheMountainJedi That just means they will be more comfortable, lol.

[@FumbleZone79]

Loving this new series... loove this nerdery

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

All the nerdisim!!!!

[@tex9280]

Big G'day Shadetree from Down Under 🇦🇺 May all your days be Harley days 💪🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤💪 Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

[@permutatechguy]

Awesome! Knowledge that the internet needs!

[@justinvance4861]

The mountain jedi needs his own channel!

[@engir63]

Another great shirt, Joe!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Thankie kindly!!

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

At least this monster has manually adjustable valve tappets instead of needing the modem day shims. Good job guys!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

Bah, we ain't afraid of those either!!!....😂

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

@joeyother9969 agreed. But at least this isn't a yamaha genesis 20 valve shim job. That really is a pain in the derriere!

[@JoeTheMountainJedi]

@@seeul8rwaynekerr call me a sadist, but I MISS the old Genesis motors!!!.... I LOVED the fact that Yamaha was willing to push the envelope back in the day, and was sad to see the platform cast aside 😕