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27 Mar 2007 11:12 #123983
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Had a problem with my 78 KZ. Everytime I stomped the brake, it would blow the main power fuse. Naturally, I thought I had a short somewhere. I pulled the seat and the tank and there it was... the most Godaweful wiring mess I have ever come across. I counted 5 shorts in 5 seperate circuits before I got disgusted.
Every factory connection had bee removed and soldered, then taped. That part was acceptable (I guess), but another wiring mastermind had been in there and decided that household wirenuts were the way to go!
Needless to say I'm not happy. Is there anyone out there that makes a full replacement wiring harness for the KZ1000? I can probably track down a good used one but I'd prefer a new one if possible. I can always make my own but I'd really just like to ride.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Every factory connection had bee removed and soldered, then taped. That part was acceptable (I guess), but another wiring mastermind had been in there and decided that household wirenuts were the way to go!
Needless to say I'm not happy. Is there anyone out there that makes a full replacement wiring harness for the KZ1000? I can probably track down a good used one but I'd prefer a new one if possible. I can always make my own but I'd really just like to ride.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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27 Mar 2007 12:25 #124002
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78 KZ1000 work in progress in Hacienda Heights California and a 82 KZ1100 Spectra And a 1992 ZX11.
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Go to AmericanClassix.com they have them their they are modle spacific .
78 KZ1000 work in progress in Hacienda Heights California and a 82 KZ1100 Spectra And a 1992 ZX11.
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27 Mar 2007 12:40 #124009
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Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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Failing a new harness, I saw a link the other day to a company that specializes in the bullet and Molex style connecters used on old bikes.
Oh, here it is, Vintage Connections
Oh, here it is, Vintage Connections
Nate
Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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27 Mar 2007 14:06 #124043
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Thanks guys, I'll check 'em out.
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27 Mar 2007 15:31 #124067
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78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.
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It's up to 85 buckazoids + 16 shipping right now but it's brand new on ebay.
Wiring harness on eBay
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Wiring harness on eBay
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78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.
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27 Mar 2007 19:09 #124125
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try Jeff at Z1enterises.com in NY. I have also seen those complete harness's all over e-bay. NEW aftermarket stuff that utilizes factory type connestors, color codes, etc.
GOOD LUCK !
GOOD LUCK !
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