what model is this ??

what model is this ?? 04 Feb 2006 04:57 #21399

woodyskz Topic Author Offline User Posts: 38 Thank you received: 0	the motor has the # KZ650 B , THE FRAME HAS THE # kz650 C. IT IS A '77 . WHAT MODEL IS THIS ? THANKS TO ALL THAT HELP.
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what model is this ?? 04 Feb 2006 05:24 #21403

Mcdroid Offline User Gone Kwackers Posts: 6576 Thank you received: 304	If it is a 'C' frame number then it is a 'C' model. Motors (for the B and C models) didn't apparently differentiate with model specific numbers. The info on this site for the 1977 C model is in error with respect to VIN info, they are reversed. There is apparently no info on the 650 series on zedder.com! Michael Alvin, Texas 1982 GPz750 1977 KZ1000A 1978 KZ1000A 1982 GPz1100 1975 Z2A
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what model is this ?? 04 Feb 2006 07:28 #21413

rstnick Offline User Posts: 4366 Thank you received: 376	Check out this site: 650 models . As Mcdroid said though, the frame and engine #s are reversed. Post edited by: rstnick, at: 2006/02/04 10:28 Rob CANADA 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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what model is this ?? 04 Feb 2006 08:00 #21422

woodyskz Topic Author Offline User Posts: 38 Thank you received: 0	thanks for the info & quick reply mcdroid .
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what model is this ?? 04 Feb 2006 09:38 #21430

woodyskz Topic Author Offline User Posts: 38 Thank you received: 0	thanks also rob for your reply..
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what model is this ?? 04 Feb 2006 10:18 #21437

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My '77 650 Custom is the exact same as yours with different year and engine serial # series. Perhaps Kawasaki pulled the engines from the production line early to pop into the later frames? Just a thought.

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what model is this ?? 05 Feb 2006 12:23 #21683

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If it has wire wheels, single disc front brake with the caliper in front of the fork and a rear drum brake it´s a B1 - if it has mag wheels, twin disc front brake and rear disc it´s a C1, provided it really is a 77.

B1 and C1 use the same engine which differs from all other 650 models in that it uses a different charging system, B1 and C1 use excited field alternators, the rest use a permanent magnet setup. If you look at the alternator cover (right in front of the gear shift lever)and there are three bolt heads visible in the center of the cover you have the excited field type (making it a 77), the three bolts hold the field coil.

Post edited by: onkelb, at: 2006/02/05 15:30

77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.