Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

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Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

07 Oct 2016 20:06
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There is a Z650 C series seat for sale in Victoria which I wish to buy. Problem is it appears the 650 C is not same as my Kz650 H series from all research I have tried to do. Is this correct as Postage from Victoria to Sydney is quite expensive and I would hate to have another seat that dont fit my bike.

Bike I bought came without a seat :-(

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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

07 Oct 2016 22:01
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The KZ650-H is a CSR model. It came with a seat that is quite different than that used on the KZ650-C models. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

07 Oct 2016 23:43 - 07 Oct 2016 23:44
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650ed wrote: The KZ650-H is a CSR model. It came with a seat that is quite different than that used on the KZ650-C models. Ed

What does CSR mean ?

I dont know much about kwakis TBH

Mine may even be an H2 if that makes a difference ?


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Seat shown is actually a Z400 which does not fit at all

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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

08 Oct 2016 04:31 - 09 Oct 2016 04:43
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I'm guessing that might be an F model..

Model identification & Kawasaki service manual. jarlef z650 the 1981 KZ650 pdf manual is in the Files section.
also, cyclechaos.com & zedder.com.
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

08 Oct 2016 05:10 - 08 Oct 2016 05:11
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martin_csr wrote: Are you sure the bike in the photo is a 650H? KZ650 H = 650-CSR.
If it's an 81 model, I'm guessing that might be an F2 or possibly a D4 if it has triple brake disks.
The tank, fenders, side cover & chain cover are different, and the csr didn't have a ducktail. and other stuff is wrong.

CSR doesn't mean anything, it's just a marketing badge that Kawasaki may have borrowed from Matchless
which had a number of csr models in the 50s & 60s. there was a Matchless G12 CSR (650cc).

Model identification & Kawasaki service manual. jarlef z650 the 1981 KZ650 pdf manual is in the Files section.
also, cyclechaos.com & zedder.com.

Thanks for that. Sure from info you supplied that it is F series and not H. Does that now mean a Z650 C series seat will fit ?

Really appreciate all help BTW. Am up on old Brit bikes, but know very little on jap stuff
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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

08 Oct 2016 06:50 - 08 Oct 2016 15:19
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I don't know but maybe 650ed does. From the cross-reference at Partzilla the 77-80 650B/C/F have the same seat, but you should double check the part numbers at Kawasaki.com if possible or wait for someone else to say whether or not it would work.
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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

09 Oct 2016 08:54
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I'm 95% sure the C and F seat are the same.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

09 Oct 2016 17:47
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What letter is in the VIN # stamped into the frame, steering neck?
Your bike may have the longer VIN # than the earlier models,
On '70 models, the vin will be kz650_, where the blank_ will have the model letter designation.
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Re: Are all KZ650 seat bases the same ?

10 Oct 2016 18:08
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rstnick wrote: What letter is in the VIN # stamped into the frame, steering neck?
Your bike may have the longer VIN # than the earlier models,
On '70 models, the vin will be kz650_, where the blank_ will have the model letter designation.

Checked VIN
Its the KZ650F
Sent email to guy selling seat that I will take it. Just waiting on total cost price from Him now :-)

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