CR carbs on a KZ650.

More
28 Oct 2022 07:06 - 28 Oct 2022 07:06 #876104 by ShaneDude
CR carbs on a KZ650. was created by ShaneDude
Has anyone ever seen/heard of CR carbs being put on a KZ650. im sick of the airbox etc and like the ease of getting to CR carbs. Dynoman has them:

 
Last edit: 28 Oct 2022 07:06 by ShaneDude.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Oct 2022 07:22 #876105 by Warren3200gt
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic CR carbs on a KZ650.
There not going be fit and forget anymore than mikuni vm carbs. 
It's a forty year old bike and a lot has changed to fuels in that time. Unless you compensate for thoses changes you'll just come up against the same issues every time you leave it standing for a while. 
If you want ease of access stick with your vm' and add quality, not cheap shite, pods or stacks. 
If you go down that route  leave all jets and needles as stock except main jet needs to go up 1 or 2 sizes. However if you are sympathetic to the original carbs and airbox needs you'll be as trouble free as can be expected for a forty year old bike. 
Alternatively buy a modern bike designed for modern fuels. 
​​


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Oct 2022 09:08 - 28 Oct 2022 09:29 #876111 by Injected
Replied by Injected on topic CR carbs on a KZ650.
Seen them lots on KZ650/750 but at 29 mm they are a bit big for a stock engine.
26 mm version would be ideal but only come setup for KZ550 or Honda 400 etc. (right out of the box) jetting would not even be close.
The other factor is the cost, its crazy to put $1200 carbs on a bike that's only worth twice that much.

From guys that fit them it takes a bunch of time and brass (jets) to set them up correctly.

So are you wanting to put them on a perfectly in shape engine? (new coils/wires/180 PSI cylinder pressure/good oil pressure/perfect valve lash) Because if they are going on a weak low compression engine they won't make a damn difference if your jetting around running issues.

Like Warren mentioned the stock VM's when cleaned and tuned are the perfect carb for that engine. Kawasaki did employ Engineers that figured that stuff out. Take that $$ and get the carbs properly rebuilt by someone who will take the time to do it right, then spend the other half of the $$ on new tires and brakes :)

BTW - This should go in the carbs section.
 
Last edit: 28 Oct 2022 09:29 by Injected.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Warren3200gt

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Oct 2022 10:24 #876114 by zed1015
Replied by zed1015 on topic CR carbs on a KZ650.
Mikuni used to sell the VM29MM Smoothbores jetted for the Z650 but that was for use on fast road or race tuned motors with cams and headwork etc.
The CR's would be wasted on anything like a stock motor and a waste of money.
You would be better off either sticking with the stock 24's with K&N and air correctors or fitting some VM26's from a 900/1000 and doing the same.


 

AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/611992-air-corrector-jets-





Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum