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1979kz 650b3 new to me needs some work

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16 May 2006 03:29 #47644 by phoenixlight3
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i recently acquired a 1979 kz 650b3 from a friend of mine it needs to have the carbs rebuilt and rejetted. it has the pod intake filters and a vance and hines 4 into 1 exhaust and my friend that i bought it from said it may need bigger jets because of the intake and exhaust. if any one out there has had a similar problem or knows what parts i need to fix it and where to find them please let me know. also i need to know where to find the rubber carb mounts that go between the engine and the carbs. if some one can help me i would really appreciate it. thanks
nathan

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16 May 2006 05:19 #47656 by rammy
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Well since the bike is new to you.Get a manual,go through the the preventive maintance steps all of them with a fine tooth comb no matter how many miles are on it.IE tune up, valve clearance electral connections and so on.Then after you are satisfied with your results you can go on to jetting of the carbs. But you need to make sure everything is up to snuff first other wise you will be chasing your tail.

If you have any questions feel free to ask here @ KZR.Oh and by the way Welcome to the site.You will like it in here.If you post your location in you signiture there might be other members that are close to you and might be able to give you a hand.

The barn yard;77 Kz650B-1 Kaw(the fun one) & 89 classic hog.
Chicago area-south burbs

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16 May 2006 12:58 #47760 by rstnick
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Welcome to KZR. Like Rammy said, check ALL the maintenance items.

Z1 Enterprises sells the carb manifolds.

Give us a picture of your ride as well. We love pix. B)

Rob
CANADA

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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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17 May 2006 22:52 #48170 by phoenixlight3
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thanks for the help but im in iraq right now and cant do any work on it yet. and dont have any pics to post yet will have in june though

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17 May 2006 22:53 #48171 by phoenixlight3
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thanks for the help but im in iraq right now and cant do any work on it yet. and dont have any pics to post yet will have in june though

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17 May 2006 22:53 #48172 by phoenixlight3
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thanks for the help but im in iraq right now and cant do any work on it yet. and dont have any pics to post yet will have in june though

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