A 16 valve KZ550

Zaddict wrote:

guitargeek wrote: I run dual-flange oval K&N pods on Mikuni BS34 constant velocity carbs on my 750.

Did the pods change the character of the ride much? More top end less bottom end?

Something like that, yes. I've tuned it for a strong upper midrange, mostly.
My 750 came with Keihin CV34s, which I had trouble finding pilot jets for. I love the Mikunis, they're easier to live with. Also, I had some Emgo paper cone filters on the Keihins for a while, they stop flowing if you get 'em wet. Utter turds.
Some people complain of an outer cylinder leaning out if they catch a crosswind from that side, but the dual flange filters don't have that problem.

You know, I'm realizing how hard this project would be for a reason I hadn't fully considered (i.e., aside from difficulties of getting the parts). I just did my first valve adjustment and and it was ridiculous how religiously I had to study two different manuals to make sure I was doing it right (the factory manual and Hayes). I couldn't imagine doing more complicated work without the benefit for good documentation and unfortunately it seems all manuals for the zr550G are in Japanese. How would I even know what the valve clearances (for instance) should be?

Hell, don't let that stop you!

Hi everyone.
#641904 is my bike !!!
I happened find this site.
This is 1996 ZR400G1 4valve.
I custmized wheel,cabrator,,,etc.
I am not good at English,but I want to do my best.
Thank you.

evil-ride wrote: Hi everyone.
#641904 is my bike !!!
I happened find this site.
This is 1996 ZR400G1 4valve.
I custmized wheel,cabrator,,,etc.
I am not good at English,but I want to do my best.
Thank you.

NIce! I've only read about the bike, never talked with anyone who has one. How do you like you it? Are you in Japan? Welcome to the site!

Zaddict
I live in Tokyo Japan.
You have nice 550.
I read the thread.
It is very difficult to install 4 valve to 2 valve Engine.
Because piston forms and crankshaft..etc very different.
If you want more power,use the Wiseco piston and Keihin or Mikuni flat-valve carburetor.
I think Flat-valve cab is very effective for ZR.
Please use the link as a reference(Please use Google transfer)
www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~tu-121/
I wish want to help you...

evil-ride wrote: Hi everyone.
#641904 is my bike !!!

このバイクは非常に細かい表示されます。あなたがここに歓迎されている！

私たちは十分な完全にあなたの英語ですとそれはここに通信します。
あなたの英語は低品質であると考えられる場合は、これらの人々が日本を試みることを聞く必要があります！これは、最もコメディです！

guitargeek
Thank you replay in japanese.
I am very glad !
So...Please write in English.
I will study and do my best.
Thank you for your kindness.

Is the KZ series major in USA?
In japan, recently,there is so many Harley Davidson ...

evil-ride wrote: In japan, recently,there is so many Harley Davidson ...

That's interesting, we have exactly the same problem here! :lol:

steell wrote:

evil-ride wrote: In japan, recently,there is so many Harley Davidson ...

That's interesting, we have exactly the same problem here! :lol:

:laugh:

Tue, any muppet can throw a big wedge of cash at some Harley to win street cred, mainly among non-bikers or the back patch 1% headbangers-all who started on jap bikes anyway.

building an old kawi is my idea of street cred, each to their own though (smiley)

As for 16 valves -personally I much preferred the 'tune' of a gpz11 to a gsx11.
That mental red line arm wrenching rpm power always seems faster than the ruler straigh tourque cure of a gsx - a lot of racers will disagree here i know.
Had them both.

(hi Lou - Brendan here )

Oh,.Same problem increase worldwide
I respect who ride Kawa In USA or Other country