kz 650B Project

Hi All...Finally got a kz650B to tear into. Look forward to getting lots of info from those that have done it before...

Couple of quick questions so I can get started.

1. Manual - Is a Clymer good enough or is there a factory service manual out there somewhere.
2. I need to get her running to find out the state of the engine first so I know I need a petcock for the tank - any ideas? Ebay etc? Good parts sites?
3. The frame S/N is KZ650B 519197 What does this tell me? Where can I find the engine no.?

I guess that's it for now...let me know if you see something glaring in the pics I need to look out for.
Thanks in advance.
Rob

Welcome to KZR

A Factory shop manual is the way to go

For the petcock try Z1 enterprises

Your bike was assembled in Lincoln Nebraska
Your motor number is on the right side by the oil fill


Looks like a nice project you got there

Thanks for the lead on Z1...

A quick look under the poorly painted tank revealed purple paint...haha...it won't go back to that if that was the original color...

Will search for the factory manual as well...
Thanks again.
Rob

x2 on the factory service manual and also Z1 enterprises. I have a KZ650B1 as well, welcome to the club! If you need anything let me know, I have some parts kicking around I don't need.

Welcome Rob.

The classified sections here and at www.kz650.info/ , by asking members, and ebay, are good sources for manuals and parts.

Do go through the maintenace schedule to get your new 650 road worthy.



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Thanks for the info guys...I am excited about tearing into it, but will wait to get the manual first...

Thanks for the tip on the maint schedule - I will go through it as I try to get her fired up.

Checked out kz650.info - waiting for login approval...
I will keep progress updated...
thanks again.
rob

Approved over at kz650info.
Their a bit slow over there.

Excellent Smithers...thx again.
rob

Edit to ask about this engine no.
kz650be072225

based on the codes I found this is either a B2 or C2 - is that right?
Frame is 519197


rstnick wrote:

Approved over at kz650info.
Their a bit slow over there.