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I'm moving this thread from the previous post (from restoration shiny and new section ) the bike is crusty, doesn't belong in that category
It was 65 and sunny today in NW Indiana, so today was the maiden voyage on the 74 barn find. First time with gasoline in the tank instead of premix. Bike ran great nice mid range no problems except..............

1. Idle too high how do I adjust three carbs

2. Bike will not shut off with key , I have to use the handlebar switch ? how do I fix that

3. I rebuilt the petcock but it leaks ?

too recap 74 h2 barn find

ok can't load photo because this sight is out of date





lets try this

today first ride

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1973 Z1
1974 H2 750
1976 kz 1075cc ATP turbo

Thanks Jim fir the bad ass pipes !!!!!!!!!

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1973 Z1
1974 H2 750
1976 kz 1075cc ATP turbo

too refresh barn find.

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1973 Z1
1974 H2 750
1976 kz 1075cc ATP turbo

sorry about last photo

posting pics on this sight is a challenge

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1973 Z1
1974 H2 750
1976 kz 1075cc ATP turbo

Cool 74. Those pipes are the best.

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Current bikes: H1 69,71,72,76 KH 500, H2 72(2),73,74,75(3) , 77RD 400, 08 KLR 650. 76 KZ 900, Yamaha RZ 500, ihave so many triples gave up listing them.
Have seversl tons of H1/H2/S parts for sale, http://www.triplestuff.net dhg1337@gmail.com

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oops I had the tank off the bike and with the petcock in the run or reserve position it will leak petrol out of the hose nipples. I only replaced the four hole o ring seal and the bung gasket

other things I noticed.
The oem handlebars suck are are getting replaced with some superbars, today !
the nos brake pedal I found in the attic of the local Kaw dealer stands out ,it's too nice. I'm reinstalling the old cruddy one.
the big KAWASAKI stickers on the tank need to go.
otherwise so far so good.
not bad for less then $1600 so far, not counting my Lesters

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1973 Z1
1974 H2 750
1976 kz 1075cc ATP turbo

The petcock lever should be polished smooth where it meets the 4 hole gasket and a little silicone grease isn't a bad idea.
The tiny oring is sometimes a problem and should be replaced.
If it still leaks.. then try stretching the spring a tad.
http://kawatriple.com/partid/petcock/hparts.jpg

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Nice result

Your bike cleaned up great! Good fun to be had.

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1969 H1, 1971 G3SSA, 1974 G5, 1973 H2A, 1975 S3A, 1975 H1F, 1973 Z1, 1988 HD FLTC, Captain America chopper, 2000 Excelsior Henderson, 1965 Bridgestone BS90