Big Block Z1 - Vbration

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13 Jun 2009 23:30 #298970 by supercharged
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Hey everyone... been a while. Hope to be here more for the rest of the year... especially trying to finish my 2 superbikes.

I am not familiar with big block engines and have a question for those that might be...

I bought a big block z1 engine (MTC block). I had my engine guy review the engine, and he checked valve clearance, cam chain tension and cleaned and adjusted carbs. I runs great. Idles good with great sound of loping cams and has tremendous power.

My questions is that there seems be be considerably more vibrations coming from this engine then my other KZs. Any input, comments, suggestions would be appreciated.

I am not sure what crank is in the motor and if it was balanced. based on all the other characteristics of the build, I would think it was at least welded.

Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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14 Jun 2009 07:29 #299020 by PLUMMEN
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if its got a 900 crank that could be the buzzing your feeling B)

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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14 Jun 2009 07:54 #299031 by Russ Jackson
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Does the vibration start at about 4500 rpm. If so this seems to be normal for a 900. My KZ900 does it from 4500 to 4800 or so...Russ

1976 KZ 900 B1 29 smoothbores, Kerker, Lester Mags
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14 Jun 2009 11:02 #299074 by supercharged
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Seems to buzz throught the rpm band.
The best way i can explain...
- Ride a new 2001and beyond inline 4 and they are quite smooth
- Ride a regular KZ1000 and they are less smooth
- Ride the big block - and even less.. more of a buzz throughout the bike.

Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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