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05 Dec 2024 16:27 #906679 by gagnierd
Hello from Pasadena, CA was created by gagnierd
Hello,
Name is Denny and I like to rebuild bikes as a hobby. I have a 1977 KZ650B1with C1 wheels...lol.

Having issues with my electrical wiring as previous owner liked to cut wires. Please see the pics on the bike and what is missing on the side pics with covers off.

Regards
Denny 

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05 Dec 2024 22:43 #906688 by Wookie58

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06 Dec 2024 04:18 #906693 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Hello from Pasadena, CA
Welcome Denny, welcome to KZRider.  There are many amateur motorcycle electricians out there...and they love to cut wires.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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06 Dec 2024 06:45 - 06 Dec 2024 07:09 #906696 by gd4now
Replied by gd4now on topic Hello from Pasadena, CA
There are some differences between the electrical systems on the B1 and C1 models. As I understand the B1 did not have the hazard flasher that the C1 did have. Both made use of a turn signal flasher. The C1 also had dual element front turn signal/running lights, that the B1 did not have.
If you have not as of yet pulled down wiring diag for either model you will find them in the filebase, under fours/650/elect
 

1977 KZ650 B1
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06 Dec 2024 13:19 - 06 Dec 2024 13:23 #906700 by Injected
Replied by Injected on topic Hello from Pasadena, CA
Welcome.

To me that looks like a legit C1, it has the really thick rear master tab/bracket. If it was a B frame you would only weld a thin tab on there. I have seen that type of conversion on more that one frame and done it myself. Kawasaki did not want loose spacers for some reason so a thicker tab had to do.

It is possible that the frame has been re stamped to a clean B model VIN with papers. I have also seen this a few times as well. That thick tab is a tell tale sign, nothing wrong with it, happens all the time. It also looks like you have a 1980 model front brake splitter cover.

You can research different 650 models on this web site :

www.jarlef.no/Kawasaki/Series/Z/650/Z650C.htm

You should look at getting a proper steel front fender as the forks need it to be rigid enough to take corners correctly.
 
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08 Dec 2024 14:55 #906751 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Hello from Pasadena, CA
Welcome from Canada.

I'm with Alex, above, that you probably have a C1 model.

What is the VIN # stamped in the steering stem, or on the white sticker (if it has one).

 

Rob
CANADA

Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me

1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project

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