$250 1978 KZ650 CR

Just got back into the KZ fold. I bought a non running KZ650 of Craigslist for the princely sum of $250. Bike is complete, has an older V&H megaphone and K&N pods. Carbs are absolutely filthy and the bike appears to have no spark. The previous owner replaced the coils with a set of Dyna 3 ohm coils. Not sure yet if this bike is supposed to have points or electronic ignition, so right now i am just cleaning the carbs and filters, tidying up the electronics and getting everything licensed. Will get pics soon, 2006hhr

welcome...pics

Arrrggggggghhhh... Another SCORE....
Damn it, I look on CL everyday for a 500 mile radius here in AZ. NADA, not a damn KZ can be found for rebuilding within a reasonable price range...

As with my first project, I only want the under $500 POS to design, fabricate and turn into unique.

Poor OMR..... :blush: :laugh:

No worries for I will find another one day....

OMR

OMR- you need to look farther away. I found mine with a spare engine for $400 and through some creative organization I got it shipped from Seattle to North dakota for a wopping $0... nill, nada, zipo! I looked for two years and found nothing locally.

2006hhr- yor bike should most likely have points. I know the 750's had an electronic pickup and module. You can install parts forma 750 or buy an aftermarket unit.

Old Man Rock wrote:

Arrrggggggghhhh... Another SCORE....
Damn it, I look on CL everyday for a 500 mile radius here in AZ. NADA, not a damn KZ can be found for rebuilding within a reasonable price range...

I'm right there with ya. I found the last one for $250 and hoping lighting will strike twice.

Old Man Rock wrote:

Arrrggggggghhhh... Another SCORE....
Damn it, I look on CL everyday for a 500 mile radius here in AZ. NADA, not a damn KZ can be found for rebuilding within a reasonable price range...

OMR

Were there any people living in AZ 30 yrs ago? :laugh:

Welcome 2006hhr.

Is that your other ride, a 2006 HHR?

Pictures of all your rides are a must.

Yep, Dixon is our 06 black hhr ls. I have pics but need my daughters help uploading onto the site. Found out the bike still has points, so the $250 KZ is now a $375 KZ with the purchase of a Dyna ignition. Hoping to keep below $500 into it.

not to rub it in but i just picked up a non running KZ 750 for $181 at an auction near my house first project so i'm excited

2006hhr wrote:

Yep, Dixon is our 06 black hhr ls. I have pics but need my daughters help uploading onto the site. Found out the bike still has points, so the $250 KZ is now a $375 KZ with the purchase of a Dyna ignition. Hoping to keep below $500 into it.

Nah, they are like jeeps, just empty every pocket. If you don't start now you'll have to stay up late at night listening to your bike cry while you try to explain why you aren't putting up the money to get the exhaust re-chromed. Get some sleep and accept your KZ induced poverty :laugh: .

Pics( i hope) As you can see, the points are fragged. Ordered a Dyna ignition. Pipe appears to be an early Vance and Hines or RC Engineering system. Lots of surface rust but it is really solid. Will sand and repaint at a later date and hold out for a Kerker system.

Pics( i hope) As you can see, the points are fragged. Ordered a Dyna ignition. Pipe appears to be an early Vance and Hines or RC Engineering system. Lots of surface rust but it is really solid. Will sand and repaint at a later date and hold out for a Kerker system.