KZ650 head swap

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12 Feb 2023 08:57 #880050 by Pat L
KZ650 head swap was created by Pat L
Hello,
Does anyone know if a head from a 1977 Z650C will fit straight on to a 1980 Z650F1 ?
Not sure if the F1 still has its original  engine, the numbers on the F1 start with KZ650BE######,
The 1977C engine numbers start with KZ650BE######  ???
Any help appreciated ,
Thanks.

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12 Feb 2023 09:14 #880051 by azman857
Replied by azman857 on topic KZ650 head swap
It should. And you lose the emission ports and can use the smooth valve cover. A KZ750 head have slightly bigger valves..

I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress
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12 Feb 2023 15:28 #880082 by Scirocco
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Yes, but vise versa a later HYVO cam chain head didn´t work on a earlier roller cam chain head (missing top idler sprocket mounts).

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12 Feb 2023 19:09 #880099 by azman857
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Yes, you would have to use the cams from the original head. I knew I was forgetting something....The rubber block of the later covers, wouldn't fit in the earlier valve cover would it?

I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress

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12 Feb 2023 19:40 #880102 by Dr. Gamma
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The cylinder heads on the 1980 Kz750E1 still had the threaded bosses to install the top idler from the Kz650.
I don't remember what valve cover I had to use on the Kz750E1 head once I changed over to the Kz650 cam chain system. I think I used the 1979/1980 Kz650 valve cover.

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