electrical

Hi all I have a firing issue with my bike (ZL600b):- On tick over when cold choke runs fine, warms up turn choke off runs on a rough idle (jumps between 900-1200 revs) pull away and cylinders not firing correctly and will jump between running on 2, 3 or 4 cylinders revs jumping all over...

Hi, I bought a used 85 ZL 900 2 years ago with about 22K miles on it. It had been ridden hard and wrecked, but the guy that owned it knew what he was doing and kept it running. I ran it a bit last year, but not that much (maybe 500 miles?). Everything worked fine, turn signals, kept a...

So I have this problem: my ZL1000 still runs with the side stand down when I engage 1st gear. I've checked the switch (someone had hacked the actuator off and I fixed it) and it works fine. I've checked the warring from switch to junction box and it's good. The neutral circuit is fine - light...

For years and years, my method of raising the kickstand on all of my bikes was to put my foot in front of it and raise it as I take off. With that damned safety switch on the ZL900 kickstand, I have embarrassed myself more than once by having the engine die while taking off. It happened again...

Hello all! I'm new to the forum and new to my ZL 600 ('87) as well and I'm glad to be part of the fam. I got the bike at a good deal from a mechanic who got it as collateral for a job he did. It's had a few mods here and there but also needs a bit of love (which I am happy to provide!). I've...

Hey guys, this is my first post on here other than joining the registry. I have been working on my ZL for most of the winter, and am getting closer to completion. I am trying to find out which wire is the signal for the tach. I am installing a shift light and cant seem to find a decent wiring...