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07 Mar 2013 22:14 #575893 by Bluesmoke69
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Thank you wireman!

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07 Mar 2013 22:26 #575896 by Bluesmoke69
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I found a parts bike that looks like it was been sitting a while and maybe outside. The bike looks rusty. My question is what do you think of the motor in a 1980 kz1000g Z1 good bad. I will take compression test what is a good reading for a KZ motor. Any thought on value and cost to rebuild thanks Andy.

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07 Mar 2013 23:58 #575918 by wireman
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That is the fuel injected version of the mkII motor,its a really stout bottem end to build off of.
Big pin crankshaft,extra bracing on cases,tougher trans.........
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08 Mar 2013 11:35 #575957 by 531blackbanshee
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pretty sure a shaft drive tank won't fit without mods.
any of the 76-80 900/1000 kz,ltd,z1r,mk11 tanks should fit your frame.

if i am wrong somebody will chime in and correct me.

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leon
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09 Mar 2013 21:12 #576231 by Bluesmoke69
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I am sure it is on this site somewhere I did a search, but did not find all information. My question is has anyone done a fuel injection conversion to carbs on the kz1000. I was looking for what parts and the average cost. Is the conversion good or bad any thought or insite would be great thanks Andy.

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09 Mar 2013 21:23 #576234 by wireman
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Its pretty simple just install the carbs whatever ignition you prefer,assuming of course it doesn't have ignition. :)
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25 May 2013 22:12 - 25 May 2013 22:13 #589198 by Bluesmoke69
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Bought this bike today it is in pretty rough shape, but all I needed was the motor, tank and seat.The seat pan is shot. Did compression test today. 122,125,122,125 1-4 cylinders. Sprayed some wd-40 in cylinders be test and kick it over a bunch of time. Thoughts on compression test. Anyone done carb conversion an help or in-site would be great.
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25 May 2013 22:48 #589201 by Bluesmoke69
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What carbs are best for conversion from fuel injected to carbs. I know there are lots that will work,just looking for information thanks Andrew.

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26 May 2013 00:54 #589214 by Matteson
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you can get you a set of vm 28's for under 300.
KZ 900-a4

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26 May 2013 11:28 #589252 by Bluesmoke69
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I saw in another post that the answer is smooth bore 29mm, what do you guy's think?

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26 May 2013 11:45 #589253 by Matteson
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Are you going for a beefy race setup or a daily driver? The 29mm's were an aftermarket setup and will run you well over $700 used. The 28's are a good candidate for a daily driver on a big 1 liter. I rock 26mm's re-jetted for pods and the kerker 4 into 1 on my z900 and can scoot and they aren't too bad on gas. I know, who cares about gas mileage on a hot rod?! But seriously, are you racing that thing? Economically...eh, 28's
KZ 900-a4

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26 May 2013 15:04 #589275 by peavylotus
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Did you say your converting that engine to Carburated from Fuel Injection? If so, Im quite interested in why, as well as If your fuel injection set up is complete I will possibly trade you my VM 28 and my cylinder head for your fuel injection set-up and head...Just a thought I figured I would throw out there.
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