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Stock spec's screwing with me...
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[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
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B. sounds like you're very close. a smooth idle indicates pilots & screws close. I would try using choke at flat spot. if accelleration improves raise needles, if not drop. in "78, the b2 (early) c2,& d1 stock setting was 4th clip. late b2 &d1a used the 3rd. recent fiddling has shown me how critical needle/emulsion jets are for take-off. hope this helps.G
Good call, I didn't even think of trying choke. Don't know why but my old rods were clipped to 3rd slot (from top) So going to 4th slot it should have richened things up? FSM says 4th slot but then it also says 102.5 mains and we all know that I believe 70-80 650's ran with under 100 jets. Raising up again will put me in the last slot. Should I put old needles back in or do you think rebuild kit needles are OK? I rebuilt cabs about 20 years ago and don't remember if I used new or old needles.
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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I noted that on a rebuild kit that the pilot sub-jets were smaller than stock. It pays to be careful and examine parts before replacement. Nice to hear you have it sorted.
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Those pipes are beautiful!!
They are pretty decent, not as nice close up but being 31 years old they sre pretty nice, I'd say 7 out of 10. Not bad for a free bike! I would have driven up to LA just for the pipes.
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