ignition swap from kz650f to kz650b

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ignition swap from kz650f to kz650b

30 Nov 2009 09:10
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Hi all

I'm restoring a kz650b

I have a kz650f sitting for spares

how easy would be to take the ignition parts from the F and replace the points system from the B?

i mean, which parts should i replace?

thanks

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Re: ignition swap from kz650f to kz650b

30 Nov 2009 10:59
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You need the coils, the timing plate with pickups, the advancer rotor, and the igniter.

This is assuming the f uses mechanical advance. If the f uses electronic advance, I'm not positive the pickup plate will fit in the motor, possibly with a little modification.

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Re: ignition swap from kz650f to kz650b

30 Nov 2009 13:26
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In the USA the F still used points.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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Re: ignition swap from kz650f to kz650b

30 Nov 2009 17:25
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Here's a post showing how I converted a kz1000 electronic igniton to fit an early kz650; kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...iew&catid=4&id=12453
I have since switched to an '80s kz650 eletronic pickup plate.
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