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11 Jun 2017 01:58 #764044 by 1977_KZ650C1_WV
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Hello everyone I have used this site in the past to sort out issues I have had on my KZ. I recently pulled it out of the garage where is has rested for 12 years. I have a 1977 KZ650B1 engine although it states on the frame it is a C model. mine has the mag wheels and 4 into 1 exhaust. it has the B1 wiring with no hazard switch on the left control. I parked it 12 years ago because it just quit charging. I hope to figure it out within this site. It has the 3 phase charging system on it. I suspect it is the regulator or the rectifier that is bad. I will be searching and asking questions in the technical section of the forum. Thank you Troy
1977 KZ 650C1 with 3 phase charging Lockhart oil cooler 4 into 1 header with pod filters
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11 Jun 2017 04:53 #764047 by 650ed
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Welcome aboard. Have you run the charging system tests described in the Kawasaki Service Manual? Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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11 Jun 2017 08:09 - 11 Jun 2017 08:12 #764076 by bluej58
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Get a can of Deoxit-5 and clean "all" your wire connections starting with the ground wire to the engine.
Then start testing.
If you don't have a service manual you can find one that should help on the home page.
I would expect that the carbs need a good cleaning at this point too.

Good luck, JD
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