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Deciding what sprockets to use
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Good to see there's at least one other old fart on here
Oh, don't worry about that Sean,, there are lots of us on here..
Oh, by the way an old friend of mine says to say hi...
Actually, he said to say Howdy,, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Post edited by: The Milkman, at: 2008/02/10 22:38
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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"Hey kids!! What time is it?!!!"
"It's Howdy Doody Time!!!!!"
I never knew this until now:
Clarabell was first played by Bob Keeshan, who continued in that role until 1952. Keeshan left in a salary dispute and later became Captain Kangaroo at CBS.
For the youngsters among us:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howdy_Doody
Is it possible to get further Off Topic?
No such thing as a KZ back then, I don't believe Kawasaki was even manufacturing motorcycles back then
I had a tricycle at the time
Post edited by: steell, at: 2008/02/11 07:19
KD9JUR
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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That fits the later model KZ650s; 81-83.
Won't fit mine.
I went ahead and bough the 18 tooth front and 40 tooth rear from Z1Eneterprises (a division of Cogswell Cogs)
"That @#$%!!! KZ650"
79 KZ650 B3
Dual front disc brakes
Z1R 18" front wheel
Pumper carbs w/pods
MAC 4-1 w/ drilled-out baffle
Dyna S ignition w/ Dyna Green coils
WG coil mod
'81 CSR charging system
17/41 gearing
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Well, the 18/40 combination was just too extreme. It was really hard to get the bike going, had to slip the clutch a lot. It cruised at a much lower rpm, but, I had to downshift on the slightest hill.
Swapped to a 17 tooth front sprocket; it's much better now.
"That @#$%!!! KZ650"
79 KZ650 B3
Dual front disc brakes
Z1R 18" front wheel
Pumper carbs w/pods
MAC 4-1 w/ drilled-out baffle
Dyna S ignition w/ Dyna Green coils
WG coil mod
'81 CSR charging system
17/41 gearing
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Good to see there's at least one other old fart on here
HEY!!!
I resemble that remark!!!
You should see previous post here about sprocket ratios Vs speed Vs Torque.
Dave and Janet
Great Lake State
1979 650SR
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- seanof30306
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"That @#$%!!! KZ650"
79 KZ650 B3
Dual front disc brakes
Z1R 18" front wheel
Pumper carbs w/pods
MAC 4-1 w/ drilled-out baffle
Dyna S ignition w/ Dyna Green coils
WG coil mod
'81 CSR charging system
17/41 gearing
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Which post is that?
Highway gearing
Forum : Chassis
Dave and Janet
Great Lake State
1979 650SR
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- seanof30306
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"That @#$%!!! KZ650"
79 KZ650 B3
Dual front disc brakes
Z1R 18" front wheel
Pumper carbs w/pods
MAC 4-1 w/ drilled-out baffle
Dyna S ignition w/ Dyna Green coils
WG coil mod
'81 CSR charging system
17/41 gearing
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