KZ650 Sleeper Build (KZ1000 engine transplant)

Only got a couple of things done today as I discovered my new chain was about 1 link short. Not sure if the sprocket on a 1000 sits slightly forward VS a 650 but the chain was ordered at the normal length I get them for a 650, I am even using a smaller (-4T) than stock rear sprocket. Front sprocket is +1T which would not make much of a difference but it still did not fit!



Luckily I had a low mileage 530 chain as a spare which I can use in early days while I reorder a slightly longer O ring chain. Will probably use that shorter chain on another 650 build. Got the chain and chain guard installed ready for the road.

Found a 650 sprocket cover with a clutch rod actuator and spring ready to use sitting in a spares bin. Was able to just take that actuator and put it on the 1000 sprocket cover but had to call it quits before I could get the cable on it and installed on the bike.

I snowed here this morning but it melted pretty quick, cold and dreary so just stayed inside.

Was able to cover my opaque vent lines with black heat shrink.



The high temp line sheathing arrived, perfect fit for the oil cooler line. First time using such a item so will see if its worth doing.



I put the two inner rubber ducts on the air box to mock up the oil lines on the bike. The lines will drop down in front of the air box and between the box and the carbs. Looks to be plenty of clearance. Will mock up with the gas tank installed to make sure there is room for what I am planning.



The top fitting on the air box is for the stock fresh air system, I bored out the ID's on that fitting to take a bigger vent line. The main crank case vent line is now 17mm, I believe that is up from 10mm. The additional cam cover vent line is 10mm ID, both join up to a catch can under the frame backbone.



The opaque vent line inside the air box joining up to the modified elbow fitting.