1978 KZ1000 Project
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
04 Jan 2025 08:48
That doesn't have the model # on the side. It might be a cheap Chinese knock off junk.
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
04 Jan 2025 10:39 - 04 Jan 2025 10:47That is a cheap Chinese Repop. I think you need to put the search word "genuine sh775" to get the real thing.rstnick post=907481 userid=2777I was reading about the Shindingen SH775 Regulator Rectifier combined unit upgrade for the older KZ/Z's.
Will something like these modern SH775s work?
Voltage Regulator Rectifier for 760cc Polaris 800 Ranger SH775 2011-2014 ATV | eBay
Look for a good used one on Ebay. Anything worth buying is going to be +$100 Canadian by the time its received.
I have bought a few used ones from there, search "2013 Polaris RZR800 ATV regulator". You need to be sure it is OEM, be sure you can see the ID number in the seller photos.
Here is one I bought :
It was dirty (ATV) but it cleaned up OK and works excellent.
You can also buy the wire harness kits from Ebay (Chinese stuff OK) search "voltage rectifier connector for street Triple 675 675r 1050R T2500676"
Use thick ground (black) and power wires (red w 30A inline fuse), hook up directly to battery. Other side goes to generator plug.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
08 Mar 2025 13:03
Injected, do you have a picture of the Polaris regulator installed? I got one for my KZ650 but had a very hard time finding appropriate location. Ended up using a smaller Yamaha regulator for the time being, but would like to install the bigger unit.
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Honda CB550
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Vespa Sprint 150, P200E
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
18 Mar 2025 09:08 - 18 Mar 2025 11:22This is what it looks like on my KZ650 B2.Injected, do you have a picture of the Polaris regulator installed? I got one for my KZ650 but had a very hard time finding appropriate location. Ended up using a smaller Yamaha regulator for the time being, but would like to install the bigger unit.
You can install it in the stock location on the battery box but you can't use the stock lower mounting thread.
There is a hole on the box that is close, it just needs to be slotted with a round file then use a M6 nylock nut on the back side. Its not quite a 6mm drilled hole over, if you do that it ends up being too cocked and the top plug fouls on the side cover tab. It does fit under the side cover, its tight but it does not hit. I just used a 1/4" round file or you could use a 1/4" carbide Dremel bit till it lines up with the regulator hole. Transfer punch the hole center with the plugs installed.
PS - Sorry for the late reply, did not see it because you did not use the "quote" button.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
Today 19:12
Well this project is just about done.
Sorry I have not been updating the thread, but I find me not being able to attach pictures using photobucket has discouraged me to update.
I'm a picture guy, and needing to redo/resize etc any pictures to post here is a bit too much.
The project ended up with using a stock seat and tank.
She runs, but needs a little gas hose rerouting.
Will need her first test ride soon.
Sorry I have not been updating the thread, but I find me not being able to attach pictures using photobucket has discouraged me to update.
I'm a picture guy, and needing to redo/resize etc any pictures to post here is a bit too much.
The project ended up with using a stock seat and tank.
She runs, but needs a little gas hose rerouting.
Will need her first test ride soon.
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
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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, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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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
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project
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Re: 1978 KZ1000 Project
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