High compression starter

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High compression starter

29 Apr 2010 20:34

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Is it possible to find an aftermarket starter for my 11 to1 1200cc kit engine or am I destined to kick start?

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Re: High compression starter

29 Apr 2010 22:23 - 29 Apr 2010 22:26

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What year/model bike are we talking about here?

FYI, on my '82 CSR, after I put in the 1135/10.25 pistons, I installed a starter from a Honda CB900. Made a HUGE difference. The stock KZ starter really struggled to turn the engine, and the CB starter turned with no effort. It wasn't exactly a direct bolt-on swap though. The power cable terminal post was in a different position, and I had to use a grinder to clearance the engine cover.

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Re: High compression starter

30 Apr 2010 06:11

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The Honda starter is one proven way to go. Another option is to send your starter motor out for modification. Paul Cashio in Belle Chasse Louisiana has been doing them for dragracers with button start big inch high compression motors for years.Had one in a 14.5-1 1428.

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Re: High compression starter

30 Apr 2010 15:14

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look for a cb-f model with .8 kw rather than a .7kw.
they come in booth flavours, u will have to ask the seller to look at the starter, it is stamped on the side.
u will need to clearance your sprocket cover to fit over the starter wire.

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
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Re: High compression starter

30 Apr 2010 16:35

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On my J series 1150 motor with 11.5:1 I have absolutely no problem with the stock starter. It turns over like it did before I did the build.

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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Re: High compression starter

30 Apr 2010 18:26

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elr bikes also have a heavy duty starter that is a direct bolt in.runnin one in my 82 kz 1000.bj

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Re: High compression starter

07 May 2010 09:59

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hocbj23 wrote:

elr bikes also have a heavy duty starter that is a direct bolt in.runnin one in my 82 kz 1000.bj

Yes! The j and gpz starters run four commutator brushes instead of two.

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Re: High compression starter

07 May 2010 12:05

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Well, that explains why I have no problems with My J engine. I should see what type is on my 79 1300.

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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Re: High compression starter

07 May 2010 19:12

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So will any j or gpz starter work?

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Re: High compression starter

08 May 2010 03:58

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boogy699 wrote:

So will any j or gpz starter work?

As far as i know all the later J style ( KZ11 - GPZ11 ETC ) engines with no kickstart provision use the heavier duty four brush motors which are a straight bolt in upgrade.

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Re: High compression starter

08 May 2010 05:53

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Well, I did some research. The four brush starter started going into the KZ1000/1100 in 1982. My 1981 motor has the older 2 brush starter. My motor is built to 1150cc and has 11.5: pistons. I do not seam to have any problems starting the bike. The starter cranks it just like it did when it was a 1000CSR motor.

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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Re: High compression starter

09 May 2010 16:43

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Otto does your starter have a kwh rating stamped on the side? will your j stater fit a KZ?

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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