1978 KZ650

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1978 KZ650

15 Nov 2017 19:24
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I just got a 1978 KZ650 for $600. It had a seized engine, dead battery, and broken front master cylinder. I lubed and rocked till the engine broke free, cleaned the carb, replaced the front master cylinder, and battery. It took a bit of coaxing, but fired up. I'm going to work on it this winter and see how far I get. Let me know what you think.

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Re: 1978 KZ650

16 Nov 2017 03:36
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Welcome, it looks like pretty much everything is there.
You need to go over it from top to bottom and don't trust the tires even if they look good they are probably rock hard.
here is a link to a factory service manual that will get you started.

www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/K...Service%20Manual.pdf

Have fun, ask questions, let the good times roll.
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Re: 1978 KZ650

16 Nov 2017 03:48
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Welcome. The KZ650s are great bikes. I hope to find my own someday.
Jim
North GA
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
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1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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