78 KZ650 C2 project

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78 KZ650 C2 project

19 Jun 2011 22:45 - 19 Jun 2011 22:47
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This has been on the back burner for awhile. Everything powdercoated, gs1100 swingarm, wiseco 700cc kit, dyna ignition with green coils, gsxr rear sets, and an empty wallet!




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Re: 78 KZ650 C2 project

20 Jun 2011 13:32
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those parts look nice. i started with the empty wallet so my build took 8 years so far just tagged it first time over a month ago
Terry Meyer / Wichita KS
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Re: 78 KZ650 C2 project

06 Feb 2012 22:12
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After 7 months I finally got the engine back together! Several setbacks, got the cases back together was putting on the head and noticed 2 stripped spark plug holes :angry:
Here are some helpful hints, dont use a 1981 manual on a 78 bike! After finding the correct info for setting the cam timing it was all downhill from there. Also a big shout out to Harbor Freight without them non of this would have been possible.



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Re: 78 KZ650 C2 project

07 Feb 2012 00:16
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Coming along nicely, missed this months back.
Nice job on the engine.
Different accent colour, looks good.
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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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Re: 78 KZ650 C2 project

07 Feb 2012 03:20
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that motor looks killer! let us all know how the motor runs with the PC on there, i was advised not to powder too much as it retained more heat than bare or ceramic coating... but i would love some first hand knowledge :P
1978 kz650 sr- long time project/first bike mostly gone
1979 kz659 sr- new acquisition NEXT project GONE

Both 650s combined to make one great bike! with a new powerplant

it is a 79 frame, 78 front end, both 78 wheels and brakes, 78 body work and a 80' 750-4 motor with gpz 750 cams and a kerker and...

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