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23 Jun 2016 09:16 #732512 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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23 Jun 2016 10:11 #732519 by KZB2 650
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B7s should help things as the Champion n-3s are a step cooler...... bike shop talked me into the n-3s and it ran good but I needed to clean it out by red lining it in a few gears before I ran somebody ..... didn't miss or seem loaded up but was a couple bikes slower till I figured out that was the problem........ (found out later I was a step or 2 richer on the main too which just added to the problem.) Run N-4s now.

1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.

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23 Jun 2016 14:48 #732549 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Leon- i'm thinking that or the Suzi valve Wrench shared. Either way, I need something done about this...

650- i've been to a shop here in town who is ordering in some B7's for me. Hopefully they're here next week. I couldn't get them anywhere in town and had to bring then in from the US or special order. The bike had B8's on it when I bought it so I figured I'd run it there. Then Ed corrected me and showed that the 650 needs to run a B7, so i'm sure it will help a bit too. As far as I know, my mains are fine, but i'll do a check once I have the fuel filter in and the B7's in. It's always one small thing left to tune up on these old girls.

Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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24 Jun 2016 05:56 - 24 Jun 2016 05:56 #732611 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
not sure if your tank is the same as my dads 77 kz650.
but,
dad milled out a lil block of aluminum and bolted to the tank then drilled and tapped it to fit a pingle that he already had for a harley.
the nice thing about spending the cash on a nice one is when it does what it is supposed to do .
and nothing else :laugh:

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
Last edit: 24 Jun 2016 05:56 by 531blackbanshee.

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24 Jun 2016 06:19 #732616 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Leon,

I think as Ed said the tap on the 77 is different, but I'd assume the tank itself would be the same. If so, this is definitely a route to go. As long as I have a reserve option with the tap, that would be good. All I know is I'm tired of the stock petcock and the issues I keep getting, even after I do a full rebuild on the thing.

Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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24 Jun 2016 06:31 #732620 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
got a pic of what your petcock mounting looks like?

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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24 Jun 2016 13:29 #732687 by 650mod
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Leon,

Here ya go buddy.


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Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully
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27 Jun 2016 06:21 - 27 Jun 2016 06:39 #733017 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
so it would appear one of these www.pingelonline.com/prodcat/fuel-valve-adapters.asp adapter plates would bolt to the tank then you can thread one of their petcocks right on.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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27 Jun 2016 06:39 #733019 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Leon,

Yup! I checked the site out fully after you posted to get a feel for what's there. Looks like that 44mm plate then one of the taps would be great for it. Now to decide on the Suzi or Pingle tap...

Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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27 Jun 2016 12:54 #733054 by alexromega
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I like this idea, I'm gonna look into this as well. I have the same old petcock with my tank. I was gonna just buy an NOS one to replace it but this is something new.

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01 Jul 2016 10:09 #733499 by 650mod
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So I know this has nothing much to do with my thread, but on the way out of the gym today, I saw this sexy number sitting there... Bone stock, in immaculate condition. What a nice bike...


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Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully
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01 Jul 2016 10:39 #733502 by GPzMOD750
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650mod wrote: So I know this has nothing much to do with my thread, but on the way out of the gym today, I saw this sexy number sitting there... Bone stock, in immaculate condition. What a nice bike...


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OP's prerogative.

That bike looks very familiar...

That or it's a very popular restoration color.
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