Hello fellow KZ Riders

Hello there, I am new to the site as well I am a new 1976 KZ650? owner. I added the question mark as I have recently found out that there is a KZ650 a, b, c, d, ....Z. If someone could explain to me the difference in types, as well as how I figure out what bloody type I have I would greatly appreciate it! My bike has seen some better days in its life and I hope that I can bring the luster back. I'm just learning so, so I will probably be asking loads of questions...Thank you in advance to all you kind souls out there who will no doubt laugh at some of my simplistic questions. I will attempt to post some pics of my new project...if I can figure out how that works. I look forward to meeting you all.

Post edited by: derail, at: 2006/04/07 21:51

Welcome Derail. From your picture, looks like you have a '77 B1. '77 models were built the last half of 1976 and the first half of 1977.

Here's a link with all the 650 models: 650s . You can check your serial #s, frame and motor, on one of the pages, except they're printed in reverse on the site.

Looks like you've got a good bike to start with.

Post edited by: rstnick, at: 2006/04/07 22:11

A hearty welcome to you.

Here is a site that will explain the different models

jarle.eltelevest.no/Kawasaki/Series/Z/650/z650.htm

Welcome Derail. Pretty helpfull place huh?, I get a link and come back, two guys already have it for you!:laugh:

So, even though my bike is a '76, all '77 b1 info is applicable?

kerreckt!
The Frame and engine number should tell you the model.
The engine number will have KZ650B1

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and frame number will be similar and will state the year of manufacture.

It's a good idea to list your ride in your signature line and also give your location.

Oh! welcome to the site.

Hey all's you need now is a KZ1000 motor to swap in her then you can have a sleeper;)
Welcome to KzRider!!!!

rede4u wrote:

kerreckt!
The Frame and engine number should tell you the model.
The engine number will have KZ650B1

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and frame number will be similar and will state the year of manufacture.

It's a good idea to list your ride in your signature line and also give your location.

Oh! welcome to the site.

My ser# on the engine is KZ650b-01---- so I assume it's a B1. Thanks for all you help!

rede4u wrote:

kerreckt!
The Frame and engine number should tell you the model.
The engine number will have KZ650B1

---

and frame number will be similar and will state the year of manufacture.

It's a good idea to list your ride in your signature line and also give your location.

Oh! welcome to the site.

My ser# on the engine is KZ650b-01---- so I assume it's a B1. Thanks for all you help!

Derail wrote:

My ser# on the engine is KZ650b-01---- so I assume it's a B1. Thanks for all you help!

Welcome, Derail (another railroader I assume?)

One can't tell directly from the serial number exactly what model the bike is beyond a B, C, D, etc. The only way to determine the exactly model range is to determine which range the factory shows your serial number to fall into. For example, the B2A begins at frame number KZ650B-032200, the B3 begins at KZ650B-046201, etc.

The C, D, E, and F models have their own ranges, presumably starting with frame number 000001 as my manual shows the E and F models do.

In 1981 model year all the VIN numbers changed to the ISO 17 digit ones now in use. This is why services like CarFAX can only search VIN records back to 1981.

On the steering head there should be a plastic sticker that has the VIN printed on it. It will also have the month and year of manufacture on it as well. The VIN is stamped into the steering head itself, but not the manufacture date. My 1979 650 SR shows a manufacture date of 10/78. Most likely, production runs for a given year began in September or October of the previous year.

HTH

- Nate >>

Welcome to KZR!!!! Just one thing to remember....Pics!!!!! Got to see pics!
And no worries re: simplistic questions. We all ask them sooner or later (Gawd knows I have!!).
Check out the filebase....LOTS of stuff in there for 650's.

indykaw77 wrote:

Welcome to KZR!!!! Just one thing to remember....Pics!!!!! Got to see pics!
And no worries re: simplistic questions. We all ask them sooner or later (Gawd knows I have!!).
Check out the filebase....LOTS of stuff in there for 650's.

Here is the ass end...Have some work to do to it...but here she is!

Post edited by: derail, at: 2006/04/08 21:40