77 KZ650B Restoration/Build

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08 Sep 2020 16:19 #834616 by TexasKZ
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xstreamcanadian wrote: small E guitar string for cleaning jets man, works fantastic. good use for old string


Amen.
Even if you have to buy one, they are dirt cheap.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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19 Oct 2020 10:02 #837238 by lakshan
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A year since my last update! Lots been done since.

- Ignition points and condensers replaced, timing set
- rebuilt front caliper
- replaced handlebar, redid wiring to switches
- replaced turn signals, rear tail and modified rear fender
- replaced throttle cables
- float heights adjusted
- carbs synchronized
- replaced carb holders/boots
- cleaned out rusty tank with vinegar for 2 days
- repainted tank, rear tail, side panels
- new tires and tubes

She took a few tries but she finally passed the safety inspection a couple days ago! I had to fix the caliper because it was sticking, and the carbs were off because it would bog at weird times. So that's when I decided to replace the boots to avoid any air leaks. Then I realized rust was clogging up my fuel line so I replaced the line, cleaned the filter, cleaned the petcock, and performed rust removal in the tank. After all this, she runs great :) I'm at about 1.5 turns out on my idle screw. Still running with the NGK BR7ES plugs because there's no other choice and they seem to work great.

Here's how she looks now!



'77 KZ650B1 in progress...
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The following user(s) said Thank You: JR, DOHC, KZJOE900, KZNinja

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19 Oct 2020 16:32 #837259 by TexasKZ
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CONGRATULATIONS!

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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23 Oct 2020 17:41 #837597 by rstnick
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Looking good.
Enjoy your ride.
I see your in Ontario.
Near Toronto at all?
Maybe we could meet up one day.

Rob

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, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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24 Oct 2020 11:00 #837619 by Mikaw
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Great looking bike. I like the black side covers. Enjoy it.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Jimi Hendrix.

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28 Oct 2020 06:42 #837868 by KZNinja
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I must say, it looks really nice! B)

1979 KZ650 D2 SR

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01 Nov 2020 15:00 #838110 by Ciarán
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She looks great. I wouldn't normally be a fan of white but it's really nice on this bike. Out of curiosity - are those ceramic exhausts?

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23 Jan 2021 08:57 #842242 by Polish
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She looks great, congrats! Where are you in Ontario? I'm in Sudbury.

1979 Honda CB400T Cafe Racer (current ride)
1982 KZ750 LTD (current project)

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23 Jan 2021 12:21 #842255 by hardrockminer
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Polish wrote: She looks great, congrats! Where are you in Ontario? I'm in Sudbury.


Polish, I lived in Sudbury (Val Caron) about 20 years ago. I worked at Craig Mine back in the Falconbridge days.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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23 Jan 2021 14:59 #842265 by Polish
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Oh..... that's funny! Have been in Garson for 21 years and work on the Air Ambulance Helicopter. Where are you now?

1979 Honda CB400T Cafe Racer (current ride)
1982 KZ750 LTD (current project)

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23 Jan 2021 16:51 #842268 by hardrockminer
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Just outside of Kamloops, in BC. From Val Caron I went to Timmins, then came out West in 2005. Retired in the village of Chase.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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23 Jan 2021 17:42 #842271 by Polish
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Good for you!

1979 Honda CB400T Cafe Racer (current ride)
1982 KZ750 LTD (current project)

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