77 kz1000 engine build
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77 kz1000 engine build
03 Feb 2016 22:58
Decided to make a thread after lots of research on this site and several others
My dad has an old kz my brothers and I are gong to make into a great sleeperish street bike
I have access to a great engine builder and want to solidify a few things before dropping the engine off to him
We are running the wiseco 1075 piston kit, porting the head, bigger carbs (not sure which yet), web cams (rec grind #110) and possibly welding the crank.
Am I missing anything ?
This bike will never see the drag strip but will be mainly a stop light racer.
Feel free to share info and knowledge in any form
Look forward to working with you guys
Oh and we added a dynatek ignition already
My dad has an old kz my brothers and I are gong to make into a great sleeperish street bike
I have access to a great engine builder and want to solidify a few things before dropping the engine off to him
We are running the wiseco 1075 piston kit, porting the head, bigger carbs (not sure which yet), web cams (rec grind #110) and possibly welding the crank.
Am I missing anything ?
This bike will never see the drag strip but will be mainly a stop light racer.
Feel free to share info and knowledge in any form
Look forward to working with you guys
Oh and we added a dynatek ignition already
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Re: 77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 01:25
Clean/check everything internally for wear,including the crank.

Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: Re:77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 03:35
Degree the cams. Makes a big difference IMO.
1976 KZ900 LTD, resto-mod
-1075 Piston Kit
-PSP 3X Cams (degreed to 106)
-Mikuni RS34 Carbs
-Pod Air Filters
-Dyna S Coils and Ignition
-Race Tech Valve Cartridge Emulators up Front
-Ohlins Shocks out Back
-1075 Piston Kit
-PSP 3X Cams (degreed to 106)
-Mikuni RS34 Carbs
-Pod Air Filters
-Dyna S Coils and Ignition
-Race Tech Valve Cartridge Emulators up Front
-Ohlins Shocks out Back

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Re: Re:77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 03:43
Welcome, pics need pics. :woohoo:
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Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: 77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 04:49
I like the Z1 styling. If you really want a sleeper, go with the 4/4 pipes then leave em in the weeds. :woohoo:
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: 77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 04:51 - 04 Feb 2016 04:52
Heavy duty clutch hub rebuild. Check KZ Zone at APE.
Oh, and send the crank to Pearson or Gardner (spelling?).
Oh, and send the crank to Pearson or Gardner (spelling?).
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: 77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 11:31
cam Rollers
HD Clutch Basket.
Backcut Trans.
Weld Crank.
HD Clutch Basket.
Backcut Trans.
Weld Crank.
1984 750 Turbo
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Re: 77 kz1000 engine build
04 Feb 2016 12:23
I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend, I have a 1075, back cut trans, ported head, Mikuni RS 34's, Dyna ignition, wires & coils
& stock cam"s, V/H header, K& N pods, & it's plenty fast, & I have sprockets geared for the highway , if you do what your planning on doing so far, & just change your sprockets to 1/4 mile gearing you'll be surprised at how fast it'll be,
& if it's not fast enough , go for a Turbo kit,
Pete
& stock cam"s, V/H header, K& N pods, & it's plenty fast, & I have sprockets geared for the highway , if you do what your planning on doing so far, & just change your sprockets to 1/4 mile gearing you'll be surprised at how fast it'll be,
& if it's not fast enough , go for a Turbo kit,

Pete
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: 77 kz1000 engine build
05 Feb 2016 04:48
Great to hear
A more acceleration oriented gear ratio is what we were planning on doing
A more acceleration oriented gear ratio is what we were planning on doing
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Re: 77 kz1000 engine build
26 Feb 2016 18:50
HD camchain HD valve springs
76 kz 900 1075 76 kz 900 a4 78 kz 1000 ltd
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