Transmission swap kz 650b/750h
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Transmission swap kz 650b/750h
11 Aug 2021 17:37
Hello fellas. I’ve got a question about swapping transmissions between a 1977 kz650b and a “82 kz750h. I’m wanting the bigger 750 engine w/ the kickstart transmission of the 650. The question would be, is it possible? And thanks in advance for any feedback. I would like to post pics of the cafe racer I made out of the 650 but I can’t seem to figure it out
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Re: Transmission swap kz 650b/750h
11 Aug 2021 17:39
I think I got the picture thing finally
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Re: Transmission swap kz 650b/750h
11 Aug 2021 18:51
I found what I was needing in a recent post. I’m new to the forum so I’m still learning how to get around. I appreciate your patients.
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Re: Transmission swap kz 650b/750h
11 Aug 2021 19:16 - 11 Aug 2021 19:55
The kick start mechanism is separate from the transmission, to put the kick start from a 650 onto a 750 is easy as long as the engine cases have the cast bosses to mount the kick start.
On the 80-81 motors I believe those bosses may even be tapped out from the factory, I don't know for sure because I have never checked those years of cases. You would need to check the lower case to be sure they are there before proceeding.
I do know that my 82 750N Spectre motor had indents where the bolt holes would be but they were not tapped. There is also a striker that bolts to the bottom case that needs to be there to catch a pawl on the ratchet, those bosses were there but they were not tapped. You can only access the striker bosses by splitting the engine cases.
The only thing I found missing was the boss for the wire spring that keeps tension on the mechanism, it was completely missing on the 82 lower case - you can check this by removing the clutch cover. I am not sure a way around that issue, maybe bolting/welding one in there - it does need to be strong.
If you do a search on here this question has been asked and answered before.
Can I ask why the kick start is so important? The later engines came with a stronger starter motor because there was no kick lever.
On the 80-81 motors I believe those bosses may even be tapped out from the factory, I don't know for sure because I have never checked those years of cases. You would need to check the lower case to be sure they are there before proceeding.
I do know that my 82 750N Spectre motor had indents where the bolt holes would be but they were not tapped. There is also a striker that bolts to the bottom case that needs to be there to catch a pawl on the ratchet, those bosses were there but they were not tapped. You can only access the striker bosses by splitting the engine cases.
The only thing I found missing was the boss for the wire spring that keeps tension on the mechanism, it was completely missing on the 82 lower case - you can check this by removing the clutch cover. I am not sure a way around that issue, maybe bolting/welding one in there - it does need to be strong.
If you do a search on here this question has been asked and answered before.
Can I ask why the kick start is so important? The later engines came with a stronger starter motor because there was no kick lever.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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