KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

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KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

06 Jun 2026 03:14
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Does anyone know the length or pin count on the peanut 219T cam chain on a KZ650B1? I know the Z and KZ100 thru 1978 used 122, is the KZ650 shorter?

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Re: KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

06 Jun 2026 03:43
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Well did a little research and it appears they didn't use a typical 219T chain like the Z and KZ1000 but a Heavy Duty version with full plates, not peanut shaped. Shows it being a BF05T X118. So i guess the question would be if anyone had replaced their cam chain with a pressed Master Link style? What brand and availability Please.

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Re: KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

06 Jun 2026 16:49
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Re: KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

07 Jun 2026 04:49
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Thank-You for the Info and Link JT!! I don't see a lot of the smaller 650's so was unfamiliar. Seems a Lot of bizarre/unique pieces were used in the Early KZ650! Things like SOLID cam chain idler shafts, didn't use the 2-per shaft rubber dampers. Just solid shafts bouncing around in there on casting lands, have Never seen that one before? Center Rubber Wheel like hens' teeth to source too. Luckily it's not me working on it, just helping a Friend source bits. 

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Re: KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

07 Jun 2026 08:34 - 07 Jun 2026 08:48
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Z1 also shows having 1 of the center wheel 
www.z1enterprises.com/guide-roller-cam-chain-kz650.html

CNSML also appears to have it
www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-kz650-b1-1977_mod...chain-guid_12055004/

Just to add more info check out this info from Gazzz where he made use of some of the parts from the larger machines.
www.gazzz-garage.com/2019/04/12/kawasaki...hain-tension-system/
1977 KZ650 B1
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Re: KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

07 Jun 2026 10:06 - 07 Jun 2026 10:07
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Thank-You gd4now! It seems i've already witnessed those 3 sites you're showing though. We actually Did purchase the center rubber roller from Z1E, 2 actually. They are different from OEM though, they have needle bearings instead of plain bush. I for some reason, I had an NOS Tensioner Rubber wheel? Don't remember how i'd gotten it years ago though? CNSML from memory, has it listed but no inventory of it? This Gent i'm finding stuff is Far away from me, he's in Alberta Canada. I had all the sprocket shafts and dampers for upgrading, same size as the Z1/KZ's
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Re: KZ650B1 cam chain pin count

07 Jun 2026 16:14
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FYI - The 900/1000 engine is about 1" taller than the 650/750 from CL crank to CL cams
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

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