How do i set the timing on an 87' kawasaki 454ltd?

https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/kawasaki/zl_600_a1_a2_eliminator/85-87/picture/coolant_per_litre_-_rock_oil

this link will tell you everything you need to know about your bike plus more

http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/?gclid=CJKezo-w7acCFQRMgwodABTCZw#/Kawasaki/ZX1000-A2_Ninja_1000R_%281987%29/CARBURETOR_ASSY

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Perhaps the wiring diagram of a Kawasaki KLF300 could be referenced, should you be interested, please click here.

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todays bikes run perfect on Regular, which can be from 87 to 90 in some cases. you would not damage the bike by using pump gas like super or premium but anything higher may cause problems. but there is no advantage to using premium

Sounds like a bad CDI box. That is part of the ignition. Do you use a fuel stabilizer when moth balling your bike each year? That may have been part of the backfire and shut off. Your bike having carbs may have gummed a little. Are you handy? Try spraying a small shot of starting fluid in the air cleaner,small shot! Just to make sure it's not a fuel problem. Try a different plug in the wire also. Sounds weird,because I'm pointing out fuel starve problem but the plugs could be fuel fouled. Anbd a new set of plugs for that bike shouldn't be that expensive and a good place to start.

RdDecals.com in Canada has complete sets or individual sticker pairs including pinstripes for the US Ninja version, but not the GPZ. So, with one of these kits, you could get all of the right stickers except the GPZ (comes with Ninja) stickers on the upper cowl, and the 1000RX for the belly pan (comes with 1000R). They have stickers for other older Kawasaki's as well.