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20 Mar 2010 13:02 #354906
by sft1662
1978 KZ650 B2A
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Hey Everybody,
I've been using the information on this site for the past couple of weeks and just decided to join. I got my first street bike about a week ago and it just happens to be a 1978 KZ650 B2. 10,000 miles on it, and pretty much stock. It runs, but I'm in the process of doing all of the routine maintenance that has probably been neglected over the last decade or 2. (One of the the PO's did a good job of stripping or rounding the head off of about 20% of all bolts/screws on the bike, yay!)
No pictures yet, sorry
Looking forward to meeting everyone and hopefully getting help while I make some repairs!
I've been using the information on this site for the past couple of weeks and just decided to join. I got my first street bike about a week ago and it just happens to be a 1978 KZ650 B2. 10,000 miles on it, and pretty much stock. It runs, but I'm in the process of doing all of the routine maintenance that has probably been neglected over the last decade or 2. (One of the the PO's did a good job of stripping or rounding the head off of about 20% of all bolts/screws on the bike, yay!)
No pictures yet, sorry
Looking forward to meeting everyone and hopefully getting help while I make some repairs!
1978 KZ650 B2A
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20 Mar 2010 13:23 #354909
by trianglelaguna
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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hey welcome aboard......
if you can figure out how to do it...add your yr and make-model-ect..and even your genral location..to your signiture in your info like folks here have done..it shows on the bottom each time you post or reply..it will help folks to see what bike your working on and also let foks know if your in their neck of the woods.....welcome craig
if you can figure out how to do it...add your yr and make-model-ect..and even your genral location..to your signiture in your info like folks here have done..it shows on the bottom each time you post or reply..it will help folks to see what bike your working on and also let foks know if your in their neck of the woods.....welcome craig
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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20 Mar 2010 13:56 #354915
by sm0kinace
1978 KZ650
Ichyta, KS
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nice! i just bought the same thing as my first bike a couple weeks ago, 78 kz650 in factory red. This one was running when I looked at it, but when I picked it up and brought it home a couple days later it would no longer run...so i spent some time troubleshooting and learning a LOT about this motorcycle. ended up bypassing the faulty kill switch/starter button assembly for now (until i can find a suitable replacement) and replacing the coils. runs good now, just some minor timing and fuel issues but i don't want to hijack your thread so i'll stop there. i have been lurking this site for a while too and decided to join today, i have found a lot of useful information...great site.
good luck sft
good luck sft
1978 KZ650
Ichyta, KS
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20 Mar 2010 15:17 #354940
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Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
Replied by rstnick on topic New Rider
Welcome both of you new 650 owners.
You did right buying yourself a KZ/Z.
Warning though. They are addictive. lol
You did right buying yourself a KZ/Z.
Warning though. They are addictive. lol
Rob
CANADA
Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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20 Mar 2010 15:55 #354950
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Welcome to both of you! RSTnick has it right...you have both been warned
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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20 Mar 2010 17:28 #354989
by 650ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Good choice! If you don't have one yet, you really should get a Kawasaki Factory Service Manual (not aftermarket like Clymers or Joe Deeeks). They are usually available on eBay; just be sure to get one that covers your specific year/model. THey not only tell you how to perfrom all the service/maintenence, etc. they also explain each system on the bike. Also, they give torque specs. If you don't have, you need to get a quality INCH/LB torque wrench and FOOT/LB torque wrench. Otherwise you will srip the threads in the aluminum engine. Get the manual first then buy torque wrenches that fit the torque specs in the manual. Good luck, Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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20 Mar 2010 17:39 #354994
by MentalMike
I swear to God, it's like I live in a trailer of common sense, and stare out the window at a tornado of stupidity.
1976 Kawasaki KZ900
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A
1978 Kawasaki KZ650 C
1984 Kawasaki ZN1100 LTD
1985 Kawasaki ZX900A2 GPZ (2)
1985 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
2013 Kawasaki C14 Concours
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Yeah, welcome to both of you. Plenty of KZer's with 650's around here and I'm one of em. And x2 on the factory manual, It'll pay for itself before you know it. Good luck!
I swear to God, it's like I live in a trailer of common sense, and stare out the window at a tornado of stupidity.
1976 Kawasaki KZ900
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A
1978 Kawasaki KZ650 C
1984 Kawasaki ZN1100 LTD
1985 Kawasaki ZX900A2 GPZ (2)
1985 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
2013 Kawasaki C14 Concours
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24 Mar 2010 13:22 #355850
by sft1662
1978 KZ650 B2A
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Thanks for the welcome everyone. I've been looking for a factory service manual online without any luck, I already have the Clymer manual. Any suggestions?
1978 KZ650 B2A
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25 Mar 2010 03:57 #356000
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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sft1662 wrote:
Yes...look at this item on eBay 150425007608 Price may seem high but shipping is included.
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I've been looking for a factory service manual online without any luck, I already have the Clymer manual. Any suggestions?
Yes...look at this item on eBay 150425007608 Price may seem high but shipping is included.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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