77 KZ650B Restoration/Build

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Amen.
Even if you have to buy one, they are dirt cheap.

A year since my last update! Lots been done since.

- Ignition points and condensers replaced, timing set
- rebuilt front caliper
- replaced handlebar, redid wiring to switches
- replaced turn signals, rear tail and modified rear fender
- replaced throttle cables
- float heights adjusted
- carbs synchronized
- replaced carb holders/boots
- cleaned out rusty tank with vinegar for 2 days
- repainted tank, rear tail, side panels
- new tires and tubes

She took a few tries but she finally passed the safety inspection a couple days ago! I had to fix the caliper because it was sticking, and the carbs were off because it would bog at weird times. So that's when I decided to replace the boots to avoid any air leaks. Then I realized rust was clogging up my fuel line so I replaced the line, cleaned the filter, cleaned the petcock, and performed rust removal in the tank. After all this, she runs great I'm at about 1.5 turns out on my idle screw. Still running with the NGK BR7ES plugs because there's no other choice and they seem to work great.

Here's how she looks now!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Looking good.
Enjoy your ride.
I see your in Ontario.
Near Toronto at all?
Maybe we could meet up one day.

Rob

Great looking bike. I like the black side covers. Enjoy it.

I must say, it looks really nice!

She looks great. I wouldn't normally be a fan of white but it's really nice on this bike. Out of curiosity - are those ceramic exhausts?

She looks great, congrats! Where are you in Ontario? I'm in Sudbury.

Polish wrote: She looks great, congrats! Where are you in Ontario? I'm in Sudbury.

Polish, I lived in Sudbury (Val Caron) about 20 years ago. I worked at Craig Mine back in the Falconbridge days.

Oh..... that's funny! Have been in Garson for 21 years and work on the Air Ambulance Helicopter. Where are you now?

Just outside of Kamloops, in BC. From Val Caron I went to Timmins, then came out West in 2005. Retired in the village of Chase.

Good for you!