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18 Oct 2020 23:02 #837213 by raevol
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Hi all!

I was just gifted a non-running KZ650, and am starting out getting it going. This is a first bike for me, I don't even have a license yet! It should be a fun pandemic project.

I need a carb top and a gasket for the ignition housing face, not sure what you call that. I need a *ton* of other things as well, but these two things strike me as oddly specific and possibly difficult to find. Any tips for getting started?

I'm probably going to be harassing you guys with a ton of annoying nooby questions as I work through this, please be patient with me! And hello!

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19 Oct 2020 06:06 #837219 by ThatGPzGuy
Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic Hello from San Diego
Welcome from a former Aztec!
We like pics...

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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19 Oct 2020 06:13 - 19 Oct 2020 06:26 #837221 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Hello from San Diego
Howdy. It helps to know exactly what 650 it is.
Model identification. jarlef z650 . also, CycleChaos.com.

Z1Enterprises.com has maintenance & other items for the KZs.
The same engine cover gasket was used on all KZ650s & 750-4s. see link below.

Here's the engine covers diagram for the 1981 KZ650-CSR.
Pulsing coil gasket = 11060-1053. click part number for the cross-reference.
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...e-covers-81-82-h1-h2
Last edit: 19 Oct 2020 06:26 by martin_csr.

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19 Oct 2020 06:29 #837222 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Hello from San Diego
Dang, Martin is really on it this morning.
Also, depending on exactly which model you have, there may be a factory service manual you can download for free here at KZR. They are under the Articles tab.
It is important to know exactly which year and model you have, as there were some significant changes in the 650 line during its manufacturing life.
Oh, and welcome aboard.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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19 Oct 2020 08:58 - 19 Oct 2020 13:11 #837233 by raevol
Replied by raevol on topic Hello from San Diego
Aww man I did attach a photo and it seems to have gotten eaten! Trying again...

Thank you for all the info already! I'm so excited!

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Last edit: 19 Oct 2020 13:11 by KZQ.
The following user(s) said Thank You: slayer61, SWest

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21 Oct 2020 23:51 #837450 by raevol
Replied by raevol on topic Hello from San Diego
So I got some numbers, anyone want to help me figure out what these mean?

The frame has: KZ650C-011245 on the sticker and right below (left of?) the sticker in the frame itself.

The engine has: KZ650BE057424

Does this mean I have a KZ650-C2? That's what I gather from the KZ650.info serial numbers.

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22 Oct 2020 06:38 #837462 by KZJOE900
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Seems like it is a C2

models.kz650.info/index.htm

Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450

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22 Oct 2020 08:48 #837474 by raevol
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Thank you!

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22 Oct 2020 08:53 #837476 by gd4now
Replied by gd4now on topic Hello from San Diego
Agree, the numbers you have posted would make is a 1978 C2. I am pretty sure the build date for it would be 09/77

1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header


OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT

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22 Oct 2020 09:19 #837483 by raevol
Replied by raevol on topic Hello from San Diego
I guess it is a silver color, but with the age of the paint it looks like a sea foam green, hahaha. That threw me off!

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22 Oct 2020 10:41 #837494 by Buzz Nichols
Replied by Buzz Nichols on topic Hello from San Diego
That's a good lookin' machine to start out—I love that color.

Is this thing working? Is this thing on?

1978 KZ1000 LTD

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22 Oct 2020 13:32 #837503 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Hello from San Diego
Stardust Silver

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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