What causes Carb pilot jets clog from ethanol fuel on the Kawasaki Kz1000p?

Rough idle, hesitation, hard starting after sitting Estimated fix cost: $50-$150

What causes Rectifier/regulator failure kills charging system on the Kawasaki Kz1000p?

Check voltage at idle and 3000rpm with multimeter Estimated fix cost: $80-$200

Rattling on cold startup near top of engine Estimated fix cost: $100-$300

Oil streaks on lower fork legs Estimated fix cost: $80-$180

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Kawasaki Kz1000p. What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Rough idle, hesitation, hard starting after sitting

Fix cost: $50-$150

SERIOUS

Check voltage at idle and 3000rpm with multimeter

Fix cost: $80-$200

MODERATE

Rattling on cold startup near top of engine

Fix cost: $100-$300

MINOR

Oil streaks on lower fork legs

Fix cost: $80-$180

☐Run engine cold, listen for top-end rattle

☐Check charging voltage with multimeter

☐Inspect fork legs for oil leaks

☐Verify carbs idle smoothly without choke

Tough, long-lived engine if maintained properly