kz 650B Project

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01 Feb 2010 16:17 #345901 by raptor2a
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Hi All...Finally got a kz650B to tear into. Look forward to getting lots of info from those that have done it before...

Couple of quick questions so I can get started.

1. Manual - Is a Clymer good enough or is there a factory service manual out there somewhere.
2. I need to get her running to find out the state of the engine first so I know I need a petcock for the tank - any ideas? Ebay etc? Good parts sites?
3. The frame S/N is KZ650B 519197 What does this tell me? Where can I find the engine no.?

I guess that's it for now...let me know if you see something glaring in the pics I need to look out for.
Thanks in advance.
Rob






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01 Feb 2010 17:05 #345915 by Kawickrice
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Welcome to KZR

A Factory shop manual is the way to go

For the petcock try Z1 enterprises

Your bike was assembled in Lincoln Nebraska
Your motor number is on the right side by the oil fill


Looks like a nice project you got there

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01 Feb 2010 18:25 #345934 by raptor2a
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Thanks for the lead on Z1...

A quick look under the poorly painted tank revealed purple paint...haha...it won't go back to that if that was the original color...

Will search for the factory manual as well...
Thanks again.
Rob

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01 Feb 2010 18:27 #345935 by T_Dub
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x2 on the factory service manual and also Z1 enterprises. I have a KZ650B1 as well, welcome to the club! If you need anything let me know, I have some parts kicking around I don't need.

1977 KZ650B1
-810cc
-Cavanaugh Racing Head
-Mikuni RS34's
-GPR Muffler

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02 Feb 2010 07:55 - 02 Feb 2010 07:58 #346031 by rstnick
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Welcome Rob.

The classified sections here and at www.kz650.info/ , by asking members, and ebay, are good sources for manuals and parts.

Do go through the maintenace schedule to get your new 650 road worthy.



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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
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02 Feb 2010 10:09 #346052 by raptor2a
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Thanks for the info guys...I am excited about tearing into it, but will wait to get the manual first...

Thanks for the tip on the maint schedule - I will go through it as I try to get her fired up.

Checked out kz650.info - waiting for login approval...
I will keep progress updated...
thanks again.
rob

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02 Feb 2010 16:50 #346119 by rstnick
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Approved over at kz650info.
Their a bit slow over there. ;)

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s

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03 Feb 2010 05:30 - 03 Feb 2010 07:37 #346202 by raptor2a
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Excellent Smithers...thx again.
rob

Edit to ask about this engine no.
kz650be072225

based on the codes I found this is either a B2 or C2 - is that right?
Frame is 519197


rstnick wrote:

Approved over at kz650info.
Their a bit slow over there. ;)

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