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'80 KZ 650
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It has been less than a week. Had trouble keeping it running after starting, racing on choke and wouldn't take any throttle till very warm. AND just had my first ever flat on the front while riding around the neighborhood working out the adjustment issues! :blink:
'72 RT2 360, '80 KZ 650F
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Nice looking bikes.
Did your 650 come with the individual pod filters, or did you put them on?
Wonder if the carbs were rejetted for them.
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
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1977 KZ650B1
1980 F1 engine
B1 3-phase alternator
B1 Points ignition
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I played some more with starting it, and it is getting better; taking less time to take throttle. It was way out of adjustment on the idle screw. Still has the flat though.
Start point
29,800 miles
top end rebuilt
upgraded to dynatec coils and dynatec electronic ignition
new tires front and back, fresh paint job within the year.
4 into 1 exhaust.
4 K&N air filter pods.
First updates
Updated turn signals
Updated (rounded) break light.
Breaks bled & new Kevlar break line.
Oil change
Plate bracket eliminated.
Drag bars
Café Fairing
New grips
Bar end mirrors
Fork “pre-load” spacer & thick oil.
December 2011 updates
New throttle & clutch cables
Hot Rod pipe wrap
New fork seals.
Progressive fork springs.
Black powder coated fork lowers
Black fork covers “gaters”
Progressive rear shocks.
Modern break master cylinder and grippy break pads
New EBC breaks shoes
New battery
Louder horn
Pirelli Sport Demon tires
General Inspection & maintenance.
Frame paint touchup
'72 RT2 360, '80 KZ 650F
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Bob KZ 650 E1, En 450
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It looks like you'll be doing a bit a of learning getting it sorted. Once you do get it sorted, hang on!
Nate
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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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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
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78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
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Second, if that is a 1980 E or LTD model, then the tank, side covers, and tail have been added from a B,C or F model. If they have not been changed then I would guess it is a F model. It is a nice looking machine you have either way. Now continue to fix that which needs fixing and enjoy the riding.
1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header
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'72 RT2 360, '80 KZ 650F
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It's probably an F1, which has an 18" Rr wheel & a ducktail. Those also have black meter covers & headlight shell and a black plastic chain guard. The Ltd has a 16" Rr & no cowl over the tail light & more chrome.
Since there have been some changes made to the bike, it's kinda hard to say for sure. You could check over at CycleChaos.com to see if the engine & frame numbers shed any light on what it is. I don't think the VIN lookup at Kawasaki.com will recognize yours; it only works w 17-digit vins.
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example
KZ650Bxxxxxx = B model
KZ650Cxxxxxx = C model
KZ650Dxxxxxx = D model
KZ650Exxxxxx = E model
KZ650Fxxxxxx = F model
JKAWZEHxxxxxx = H model
1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header
OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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