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09 Jul 2009 10:12 #305651
by KawiConvert
1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust
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It may be due to limited power of the 650, or due to people who want to push a bike that much stepping up to a larger bike. Either way, the bracing would have a similar effect on the smaller bikes. The locations might need to be changed somewhat for optimal effect. But we are talking about a 30 year old bike so I doubt they did that much optimizing beyond ensuring a sufficient factor of safety was ever done by MaKawi. One of the reason that the old bikes are still around and holding up versus new bikes with cracked frames and such.
I am debating bracing my 650 as I am planning to throw a gpz750 engine in my 650. Though, I am planning to either brace or replace the swingarm with something stronger. That is one area to brace on the 650 that pays as the tube design allows for twisting.
I am debating bracing my 650 as I am planning to throw a gpz750 engine in my 650. Though, I am planning to either brace or replace the swingarm with something stronger. That is one area to brace on the 650 that pays as the tube design allows for twisting.
1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust
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08 Aug 2009 08:10 - 08 Aug 2009 08:12 #312372
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New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD
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My center stand is bent I think. The foot lever rest on the ground,and the angle if the main rest is wrong. I think it should set flat. Plus it hits the tire when I put it down.Doesnt rub when up.
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08 Aug 2009 11:22 #312414
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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i would think it would be hard to bend a center stand but anything is possible i guess.id check the mounting brackets and bolts
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10 Aug 2009 09:14 - 10 Aug 2009 09:20 #312944
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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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The 650 was braced better around the steering head than the big kzs. Adding some braces in simialr areas as mentioned above couldn't hurt, like in front of the engine between the two downtubes, and below the side cover in the V of the frame like on this kz650:
The stock swingarm can be braced similar to how I had mine done, keeping stock wheelbase and mods (swingarm pivot, shock mount etc etc) to a minimum. I did have to loose the center stand and mounts:
The stock swingarm can be braced similar to how I had mine done, keeping stock wheelbase and mods (swingarm pivot, shock mount etc etc) to a minimum. I did have to loose the center stand and mounts:
Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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10 Aug 2009 11:25 #312952
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79 KZ1000ST
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Many.
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It's not quite as beefy but I braced my Z1 with this kit from PMC (Z1E can order it for you)
It's a one kit fits all frames type of thing so there were a few extra bits and my frame already had a brace behind the engine but it's not a bad kit overall
It's a one kit fits all frames type of thing so there were a few extra bits and my frame already had a brace behind the engine but it's not a bad kit overall
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03 Sep 2010 17:20 #395913
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1975 Z1 X 2 one i've had since new [many thanks to a great dad whos now since past]i've seen my son eyeing it every now and then.has 1075 kit,yosh cams,yosh pipe,29 smthbrs,rearsets.
1978 KZ650C that i race
1984 GPZ900
1972 CB350 building as another race bike
1982 CB750 w/836 kit,yosh cam
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Hi Leon
Any chance you could send that file to me.thanks.
Regards Paul
pmorton@rogers.com
Any chance you could send that file to me.thanks.
Regards Paul
pmorton@rogers.com
1975 Z1 X 2 one i've had since new [many thanks to a great dad whos now since past]i've seen my son eyeing it every now and then.has 1075 kit,yosh cams,yosh pipe,29 smthbrs,rearsets.
1978 KZ650C that i race
1984 GPZ900
1972 CB350 building as another race bike
1982 CB750 w/836 kit,yosh cam
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07 Sep 2010 16:20 #396858
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1977 KZ 1000
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Leon,
if you don't mind - could you send me the file also?
Careyvrs@msn.com
thx
bernhard
if you don't mind - could you send me the file also?
Careyvrs@msn.com
thx
bernhard
1977 KZ 1000
Queen Creek, Arizona
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08 Sep 2010 08:46 #397025
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
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sent to both emails.
leon
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
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i make what i can,and save the rest!
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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
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29 Jan 2011 07:04 - 29 Jan 2011 07:55 #426730
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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back to the top.
had some folks ask about frame bracing so i thought that i would bump it back up.
leon
had some folks ask about frame bracing so i thought that i would bump it back up.
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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29 Jan 2011 16:51 - 29 Jan 2011 16:53 #426849
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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29 Jan 2011 16:55 #426851
by 531blackbanshee
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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29 Jan 2011 16:56 #426852
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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whats the reason behind those,raise lower motor?
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