What to add to the kz900 to get that extra umph?

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Re: What to add to the kz900 to get that extra umph?

14 Aug 2014 16:48
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Like 650 Ed, & Dessert KZ , said, just get it properly running in STOCK form, & it will be turn key ready to ride every day, once you stat making upgrades, you'll be wrenching as much as riding & you'll be taking away the value of a completely Stock 40 yr. old bike
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Re: What to add to the kz900 to get that extra umph?

14 Aug 2014 18:47
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I think there are many of us with mild cams and a 1075 with no reliability problems. I love my motor with the 1075 bore, 29's, mild cam and updated ignition. I ride the snot out of it and knock on wood have had zero problems. It does take some wrenching to get there but if you do it right it be a ton of fun.
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Re: What to add to the kz900 to get that extra umph?

15 Aug 2014 00:02 - 15 Aug 2014 00:03
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1976KZ900 I'm in a similar situation to you. My '76 KZ900 runs well but it's not that impressive. Compression is low on a couple of cylinders.
I am going the econo route, bought a used set of KZ1000 pistons, bought new rings and had a spare cylinder block bored to 1015cc. All that cost about $350.

I'll get it installed sometime this year, after I finish my H1 project bike.
1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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Re: What to add to the kz900 to get that extra umph?

15 Aug 2014 09:07
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Throw a baby bottle full of nitrous under the seat and hang on! :woohoo:
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