!PROJECT! KZ650 Cafe racer

[zeiss150]

I finally got my video done. I had it done a few days ago but apparently you can't use copy written music in homemade videos. Anyway, I hope you guys like the video. It was fun to make it. Let me know if you have any questions.
And yes, I will polish the stator cover and I will put the ace of spade on the side cover.

Enjoy the video!

Matt-

[kawpaul]

Where is the link to the video?

[zeiss150]

Sorry guys! I tried to embed the youtube video into this thread and that didn't work so I'll try this...

YouTube - Cafe' Ace2,1978 kz650

Does anyone know how to embed the video into this thread?

thanks, Matt-

[Torques]

Not to be picky but can you remove the music? It's difficult for me to hear the motor. Thanks for your effort.

[zeiss150]

Ok I changed the audio. so now you can hear the engine very clearly. Alright, I hope you guys like it.

Matt-

[Torques]

Wow, you did a great job in the reedit. IMHO, artistically, it was perfect with the fade out to engine start. That bike sounds so meaty and healthy!

[zeiss150]

Thanks torques! I love the way the headers make the bike sound. its a blast to ride and it sounds awesome.


Does anyone know how to embed the youtube video into this thread?


Thanks, Matt-

[StarGate]

Sounds good but one thing I noticed, where are your tags?

[zeiss150]

Hey stargate, I didn't have the license plate on when I videoed that. Its on now. I have it mounted below the tail light. So you're not crazy, they just aren't in the video.

Matt-

[anakinkenobe]

Matt im getting ready to put my 750 motor in, what tips do you have for putting it in since youve had your bike pretty much completely disassembled lol..

[zeiss150]

getting the engine in the frame is a pain in the butt. I think the most important thing is to pad the frame. I taped a bunch of towels on the frame that way the motor wont scratch the frame.

I put my bike on the center stand, then I put the motor on a milk crate (the milk crate is about the same height as the frame) then I used two 2x4's to bridge the gap between the milk crate and the frame. Then I just pushed the motor over. It's a tight fit, but it works.

The other way that I've heard of is to put the motor in an old tire on its side then lay the frame over the motor and bolt it up. That seems easier than the way I did it but I don't know.

Just make sure you cover that frame or you'll scratch all the paint off.

Good luck!
Matt-

[anakinkenobe]

sweet thanks

[zeiss150]

I've gotten a few reply's, but not that many. Have you seen it? Did you like it? Did you hate it? Sound off! You won't hurt my feelings (much ) .

Here's the link again.

YouTube - Cafe' Ace2,1978 kz650

Thanks, Matt-

[CalvusAquila]

Cool video man.
I enjoyed reading your posts, they are inspirational. I'll be removing the engine from mine tonight. Wish me luck.

[anakinkenobe]

I liked it as well... Ill be putting my motor in tonight....

[anakinkenobe]

Question my motor is out of an 1980 kz750, is there anything special with this motor, i know its pretty much a bored out 650 but i asked about it having points and the guy i bought it from said it didnt have points, is that a significant difference?

[zeiss150]

You might have a bit of a problem tying into your wiring harness, but no major problems. If it doesn't have points it might be an after market electronic ignition so it shouldn't matter. Just take off the points cover and you will be able to see if its points or electronic. There's no reason that you can't make the electronic work on your bike... it just wont be plug and play.

The only other difference would be the reed valves on the valve cover. just get rid of all the emission stuff and run a vacuum hose from one side to the other.

Other than that I think everything else is the same.

take some pictures!

Matt-

[zeiss150]

I Love my Cafe'. It drives great and is a blast to ride. The only problem I'm having is with the spark. Its running on all 4 but the spark is weak on 2 of the cylinders. cylinders 1 and 2 have "sooty" plugs.

So, I did the wired george relay mod so I know I have 12 volts to the coils. I think my problem is the coils them selves. So I decided to switch from points to electronic ignition.

I bought an IC ignitor, and a timing pick up from a kz750. Now I just need to get some new coils and plug wires and I'll be ready to wire it in.

I'll up date as I get it all done.

Matt-

[anakinkenobe]

Can you do a walkthrough and parts list of what you need to do that, i have a 750 motor i converted to my 650 ignition but would really like the use my 750's ignition....

[zeiss150]

I plan on doing a step by step with photos, so ... stay tuned!

Matt-