77 KZ 650 Starter Clutch
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Re: 77 KZ 650 Starter Clutch
02 Nov 2023 08:04 - 02 Nov 2023 08:18
Just replacing the roller dogs and springs and you'll be doing it again in 6 months.
Depending on the condition of your starter gear you may just get away with just a complete starter clutch but for the sake of a few extra dollars/pounds/euro/yen whilst your in there I'd replace the starter gear also.
There is an upgrade by fitting a zx7 unit which people have done but you'd have to do your research regarding additional parts required as I've heard conflicting stories.
FYI new and worn starter gear comparison.
Depending on the condition of your starter gear you may just get away with just a complete starter clutch but for the sake of a few extra dollars/pounds/euro/yen whilst your in there I'd replace the starter gear also.
There is an upgrade by fitting a zx7 unit which people have done but you'd have to do your research regarding additional parts required as I've heard conflicting stories.
FYI new and worn starter gear comparison.
Z1000J2 somewhat modified!
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Re: 77 KZ 650 Starter Clutch
02 Nov 2023 08:37
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Re: 77 KZ 650 Starter Clutch
02 Nov 2023 09:54Just replacing the roller dogs and springs and you'll be doing it again in 6 months.
Depending on the condition of your starter gear you may just get away with just a complete starter clutch but for the sake of a few extra dollars/pounds/euro/yen whilst your in there I'd replace the starter gear also.
There is an upgrade by fitting a zx7 unit which people have done but you'd have to do your research regarding additional parts required as I've heard conflicting stories.
FYI new and worn starter gear comparison.
Ten starts after that "NEW" gear is installed, it will look like the USED gear. I'm not saying that new gears are a waste of money, what I do suggest, though, is that you can't judge the condition of the gear by visually comparing it to a new one.
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Re: 77 KZ 650 Starter Clutch
02 Nov 2023 10:26
Only if the engine is in poor condition with badly set up carbs and you need to turn the engine over on the starter for prolonged periods until it catches.
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Re: 77 KZ 650 Starter Clutch
20 Jan 2024 03:58 - 20 Jan 2024 05:09I, on my Z650 B2, have replaced only rollers and springs and nothing has changed. With cold engine it doesn't work, while with a small hot engine it works very well.
Could the problem be given by modern oils compared to those used in the 70?
Your mistake was only to replace the springs and rollers. At the very best that will only last about six months.
At the very least, to do the job properly, you need to replace the whole unit.
Also carefully inspect the starter gear. If it show signs of ridges that needs replacing or refacing also.
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