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23 May 2011 14:17 #453031 by ndeli55
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I know this is one of the smallest details of your build, but can you give me some info on your gauges? I know they are Autometer NV's but how was the install? I wonder about automotive gauges crossing over to cycles. Did you have any issues with the wasted spark?

1978 kz650B stock
1973 rd250 (in 1000 pieces)

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25 May 2011 01:56 #453424 by mtbspeedfreak
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Wow, that bike is gorgeous! Subscribed!!!

2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!

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29 May 2011 15:31 #454192 by Ituen
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Sweet bike!

1982 KZ750 E
Kawasaki Rider

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09 Jun 2011 02:02 #456273 by S_J_H
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Thanks guys. My progress on the bike slowed down a bit due to life.:unsure:

ndeli55, The boost gauge is fitted to a gauge cup and uses the upper left bar clamp hole.
For the tach I made a band clamp and that mounts to the right side hole originally used to mount the factory gauge pod. Down the road I'll machine aluminum brackets for the gauges.

The tach can be set for .5-6 PPR so there should be no issues. Many cars use a wasted spark ign. Old buick GN's for example.
I'm hooking it directly to the dyna2000 tach output though.
I also added a KOSO DB-O2R with indicator lights and a Innovate MTX wideband to complete the dash.
Other items I recklessly squandered my cash away on -:evil:
Jardine aluminum RT-one slip-on
extremetech steering damper
Pingel electric solenoid shifter

There is a ton of wiring but I'm just about done with the basic config.
I'll post some updated pics by this weekend.
Steve
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09 Jun 2011 10:36 #456305 by 531blackbanshee
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oh yeah you gotta post pics of the recent additions! :evil:

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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04 Jul 2011 01:34 - 04 Jul 2011 01:49 #460867 by S_J_H
Replied by S_J_H on topic Steve's Turbo KZ650
Well I made some progress on the lil green beast.
For now at least, my gerotor pump project is set aside. I found a smaller gear type pump on ebay that has a decent price tag. The pump is well made and draws just 2 amps.
small scavenge pump

I have the new pump wired and plumbed in. I have not flow tested it yet though. I mounted it to the frame tube on the lower right side using rubber bushings and the return goes in through the clutch cover. I drilled and tapped the cover for the AN fitting.
Also the fuel system is now 100% plumbed and wired.

I mounted the aluminum Jardine muffler today. I think it fits the bike pretty well.

I installed a KOSO db-02r digital dash and the matching indicator light kit, and also a Innovate "MTX" wideband setup. Both are very nice kits.
Everything is wired in except for the 2 temp senders for the db-02r dash and the o2 sensor for the wideband. I think I'll use 1 temp sender to monitor oil temp and the other for cyl head temp.
So it'll be ready to hit the road pretty soon and begin the tuning. I start a new job this coming Tuesday so it might be a couple of weeks before I can spend much time on it again.

Koso db-02r and Innovate MTX wideband-

Scavenge pump setup-


Finished exhaust with an aluminum 12" Jardine muffler


Steve
Last edit: 04 Jul 2011 01:49 by S_J_H.

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04 Jul 2011 01:41 #460870 by 79MKII
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Pipe and dash look awesome! The qualilty of work on this bike amazes me every time I look at it. It's just beautiful!

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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05 Jul 2011 09:51 #461107 by 531blackbanshee
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nice work.




leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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05 Jul 2011 10:31 #461117 by jonnybravo
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sweet bike
helluva shop u got there ;)

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05 Jul 2011 19:39 #461193 by racer54
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I swear...some of you guys have more talent in your little finger then I have in my whole body. I am green with envy what some of you guys can do. I am good at bolting on parts though!:laugh:

1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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08 Jul 2011 22:19 #461771 by Dave Sloan
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Low the workshop Steve, what sort of boost are you looking at running?
Do you have any concerns with the fuel getting heated up from the efi pump?
My injected 650 runs a gpz1100 pump and on a long run you can notice an increase in the fuel temp as the tank gets warm but that is at a high pressure. Running carbs you will looking at below 10 psi wont you?

Z650B2 - Injected

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09 Jul 2011 14:49 #461890 by S_J_H
Replied by S_J_H on topic Steve's Turbo KZ650
Hey thanks guys!

Dave,

Yeah I have been considering fuel temps from constant circulation. Been there done it..

Fuel PSI with no boost will only be around 3-4 psi at cruise. So that should help.
If I find it is a problem then I'll add a voltage controller to spin the pump slower when not under boost.Since the pump is not really needed at all when not boosting, there may be alternatives such as a pump bypass and kick in the pump once needed. Possibly a small accumulator to cover any pump delay. But I would rather KISS.

This is going to be a long term project. At first mild boost around 10-12psi kicking up output around 100hp or so.. Once I rebuild the motor with better parts I'll start kicking it up a bit.
That's next years project. The budget needs a big break.:ohmy:

There's always somebody faster and more powerful. I would be very happy to eventually see around 125 wheel hp out of this bike but we all know how that goes, it's never enough until you blow it to pieces!:woohoo:

Steve

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