what all fits???????

hey i have a 78 kz 650 b2 and was wondering what all intake boots from other models will fit and work????? please any info will greatly help!!!!!!

The diagrams at Kawasaki.com may have the info.
I find it easiest to search by year only without entering a vin or anything else. Z1Enterprises.com should have the needed parts - they list the airbox ducts & carb holders for your model. I usually find my bike then look in the various categories.

Well if your looking for larger boots to install bigger carb's I used holders from a Z1900 and made the mounting holes a little closer together. So you can make just about any boots fit. For stock carbs I'd go with stock 650 boots so the carb's fit into them correctly.
Mark

ok i am using stock carbs i am just trying to see what my options are far as finding some used ones so i dont have to buy new... what about like 450 to like 750'4s are they the same size????? of close i found some on ebay that look pretty good and they are from a 750 so i am not sure if they will work and i dont want to buy if they wont.

Are the subject parts airbox hoses or carb holders? Airbox hoses are between carb and airbox. Carb holders are between carb and engine.

Regardless, either hardens up over time, and used items will likely soon become hard as well.

Imo the better investment would be new parts from Z1E.

Good Luck!

The 750-4 airbox ducts & carb holders won't work.
Those from a 550 might - don't know - check the diagrams & Z1. New would be a much better option, unless you can verify that the used parts are soft & pliable.

I understand where your coming from, carb holders and boots cost some coin when purchaed new but you won't be sorry first time ou remove the carbs. But there are good used ones on ebay, only problem is "how good"? But to answer your question.... yes, as Mark says you can modify most carb holders to fit but here is a list of what fits. As you can see it's only between the 650's as far as bolt on. In '82 the 650's started using CV carbs.

KZ650-B1 (1977)
KZ650-B2 (1978)
KZ650-B2A (1978)
KZ650-B3 (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
KZ650-E1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ650-F1 (1980)
KZ650-H1 (CSR) (1981)

I'm not sure, but it looks like THESE would work on the 650, but maybe I'm wrong. It's a great price though. I was thinking of trying to make them work on an 81 440 because of the price. I just can't find a schematic diagram to show actual size.

thehumble1 wrote:

I'm not sure, but it looks like THESE would work on the 650, but maybe I'm wrong. It's a great price though. I was thinking of trying to make them work on an 81 440 because of the price. I just can't find a schematic diagram to show actual size.

@ $29.66/pair, 2 pair(4) = $59.32
But don't see vacuum nipples on these holders as pictured.
Would consider and inquire before purchasing.

Z1E lists 4 for $70.72, with pics showing the vacuum nipples.

The nipples are of course necessary for syncing the carbs and for some models using a carb holder vacuum nipple for tube to petcock.

Good Luck!

ok well thanks for all the info and i will let you guys know what i find out. i recently lost my job do to down sizing at my company so money is tight i have unemployment, but we all know how far that goes.

With no symptoms of air leak (such as racing idle, etc.), the carb holders likely remain serviceable. Sometimes new leak-free vacuum plugs (caps) are needed.

As most will attest, old hard airbox hoses are a pain when removing and replacing the carbs. And a leak or crack may allow a little unfiltered air in with the filtered air from the airbox, but with far less noticeable effect on engine performance than leaking carb holders or leaking vacuum plugs or loose carb clamps. But even old hard airbox hoses are often serviceable when in place.

Fortunately, the set of four new airbox hoses is relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and much enjoyed. Many purchasers (including me) kick themselves for not buying them sooner.

Reportedly, the automotive style vacuum caps available at auto parts stores wear out more quickly when fitted to motorcycles than do the "official" motorcycle vacuum caps such as those offered by Z1E.

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If needed, here's some info about the Z1E parts ---
Airbox Hoses, set of four $36.61

Airbox Hoses (4) Kawasaki KZ550 KZ650
11015-057-K
OEM: 11015-057 (2) 11015-063 (2)---
Air Cleaner Duct hoses for the KZ550 and KZ650 (thru 1980) airboxes. Fits KZ550 (A thru D) KZ650 thru 1980 (B thru F)

Replace those hard, cracked and leaky hoses on your bike and get it running like it used to.

Sold as a set only.

See below for related parts. Genuine Kawasaki Motorcycle part

$36.61

Vacuum Plugs, set of five $10.08

Carb Holders (5) Vacuum plugs
KL11-4972
OEM: 92068-006 11012-1242----

Set of 5 intake manifolds vacuum plugs. Replace those 'hard as bullets' plugs on your bike. Changing to new will ensure you do not have an air leak through the vacuum port. Fits Kawasaki EL250 EN450 EN500 EX500 KL250 KL600 KLX650 KZ1000 (thru 80) KZ1000P and some KZ1000J models in Canada KZ1100 KZ250 KZ550 KZ650 KZ700 KZ750 KZ900 VN750 Z1 ZG1000 ZG1200 ZL1000 ZL900 ZN700 ZR550 ZX1000 ZX1100 ZX600 ZX750 ZX900

$10.08

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Good Luck!

As Patton asked, are you looking for the part between the carb and engine OR the part between the carb and airbox?