APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

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APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

03 May 2006 10:34
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As previously discussed, the 550 6 spd tranny will swap into the 650 if the kick starter and its components are removed, then you use a 750 engine cover that didnt have the kick start (if you want to keep oil in the bike for more than a minute:P )
I was cruising around on KZZone and saw kickstart block of plates(part no=99211). would these work on the 650 as well as the larger bikes? if so, it could be a much easier part to get than a 750 non kickstart engine cover right?
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Re: APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

03 May 2006 10:42
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how about just cutting one from a piece of 1/4" aluminum? ;)

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Re: APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

03 May 2006 13:23
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how about just cutting one from a piece of 1/4" aluminum? ;)
Might try that
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Re: APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

03 May 2006 16:15
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Was just out working on rear sets, and I had a good look at my engine cover while I was out there, I think the easiest way to block off the kick start "hole" would be to tap it (pipe thread) and put in a plug, theres a good inch of material that could be tapped, so it shouldnt be too hard to do.:) If I get a 6 spd, this is the route Im going to try out, and Ill update then if it works outB)
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Re: APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

04 May 2006 13:53
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Maybe you could thread the hole and mount a brass spigot in there. You could tell everyone that you carry some warm buttered rum in the engine housing.

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Re: APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

04 May 2006 20:10
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You could always just use the engine cover from a newer KZ650, like an '83 CSR650. They didn't have a kick starter, but IIRC used the same gasket and will fit.
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Re: APE kickstart block off plates? (another 6 spd tranny question for the 650)

04 May 2006 21:17
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77KZ650 wrote:
Was just out working on rear sets, and I had a good look at my engine cover while I was out there, I think the easiest way to block off the kick start "hole" would be to tap it (pipe thread) and put in a plug, theres a good inch of material that could be tapped, so it shouldnt be too hard to do.:) If I get a 6 spd, this is the route Im going to try out, and Ill update then if it works outB)

Please include pics of the entire operation, transmission parts swap etc., if you can. It would be facinating. Thanks.

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