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by jdcanada
Sun Feb 05, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: More 1980 Spitfire problems... Bogging, won't run when hot
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

Re: More 1980 Spitfire problems... Bogging, won't run when hot

I suspected the crank seals but confirmed again from the gentleman I bought it from that he just did them to prep it for sale. A while back I did the either spray around many engine areas by the clutch side as well as intake boot (in the case of a leak could not detect by eye). All okay... did not e...
by jdcanada
Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: More 1980 Spitfire problems... Bogging, won't run when hot
Replies: 11
Views: 3060

More 1980 Spitfire problems... Bogging, won't run when hot

Here is the background: 1980 Spitfire with Kawi motor - butterfly carb. Starts great, runs extremely well (was told had motor recently resealed) Once hot, it bogs and dies. will restart when it cools down, back to same type of operation. Here is what I have done... started cheap, then started spendi...
by jdcanada
Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: Where to buy a cdi coil for a 1980 spitfire?
Replies: 5
Views: 1897

Re: Where to buy a cdi coil for a 1980 spitfire?

Can I get the answer to this excellent question as well? I am desperate for an ignition coil for my 1980 Spitfire as well. I can only find Kholer ignition coils online...

Help please... pulling my hair out!


Many thanks to anyone who can assist.

Lots of snow here but not having fun...