KZ650 head swap
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KZ650 head swap
12 Feb 2023 08:57
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.
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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Re: KZ650 head swap
12 Feb 2023 09:14
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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Re: KZ650 head swap
12 Feb 2023 15:28
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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Re: KZ650 head swap
12 Feb 2023 19:09
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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Re: KZ650 head swap
12 Feb 2023 19:40
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.
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.
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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