KZ650C oil filter
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KZ650C oil filter
14 Apr 2016 09:37
Hi gents,
Quick question. Is the oil filter for my 1979 kz650-C *really* different from the same kz650-B ?
I have a FRAM CH6012 which says it fits 650-B but when I searched online the FRAM part number CH6013 is listed for the 650-C ...
Dang. Even a simple oil change is going south quick
Quick question. Is the oil filter for my 1979 kz650-C *really* different from the same kz650-B ?
I have a FRAM CH6012 which says it fits 650-B but when I searched online the FRAM part number CH6013 is listed for the 650-C ...
Dang. Even a simple oil change is going south quick

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Re: KZ650C oil filter
14 Apr 2016 10:24
The KZ650-B and C models use the same oil filter, but FRAM makes a really poor filter. I would not use it. K&N-401; Mobil-1 M1MC-172; Purolator, WIX; Hi-FLo; etc. are all better choices. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: KZ650C oil filter
14 Apr 2016 11:36
Hey Ed. Thanks man. This filter was only for the rebuild process & testing once the engine is back together. So maybe an hour or so use & then dump & change.
Think this FRAM is good enuff for this?
Funny cuz it looks identical to old slimey filter i pulled out of the KZombie.
Think this FRAM is good enuff for this?
Funny cuz it looks identical to old slimey filter i pulled out of the KZombie.
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Re: KZ650C oil filter
14 Apr 2016 16:13
The same filter is used on about 9/10 of the early Kaw four stroke street bike's
1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.
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Re: KZ650C oil filter
14 Apr 2016 20:15
Just for info, CH6012 is the correct filter, CH6013 is the larger filter used on Z1, KZ1000s ect. I never used the Fram, but would imagine it would be fine. Maybe not the best available filter, but good enough to use and not worry.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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Re: KZ650C oil filter
15 Apr 2016 05:43 - 15 Apr 2016 05:44
I agree on Fram filters being adequate. The filters on our KZ's don't have a bypass valve or anything else which could cause problems. Just pleated paper of the proper size.
Ed
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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