HELP! Trying to bring 1981 KZ1300 back to life

RE: my tank sealer. Have come to the conclusion that my sealer was not the issue. No explanation as to what was gumming-up the idle jets but will keep ya'll informed if the issue continues.

Got the old carbs off and prepping to install new ones after tank sealer has set. I have a question about the gizmo that is between the fuel tank and the carbs, located under the airbox. What is it and what does it do?

out with the old and in with the new. well, new to me...

If I am right this is the magnetic fuel valve. Once you turn the ignition to on it will release the flow of fuel to the carbs. A lot of people took it out, I have (had) it connected to one of the switched I did not need, so I can cut the close to hoem in order to empty the carbs a bit.

regards,

Holger

2shortofasixpak wrote: Got the old carbs off and prepping to install new ones after tank sealer has set. I have a question about the gizmo that is between the fuel tank and the carbs, located under the airbox. What is it and what does it do?

Looks a bit like the fuel solenoid but it's hanging a bit lower than what I'm used to. Having said that, mine being a sidecar, what I am used to may be a lot different than anyone else - I have a secondary fuel tank that also has a fuel hose going to the solenoid.

got a lot sorted, but I can't find the gasket for the fuel tank level sending unit. I searched and can't find one available.
Any ideas on locating one?