1977 KZ650 B1, Old bike! New Guy!

[Laar Jorgens]

Can't speak for the stock turn signal from your bike but mine has only a single filament bulb in it, and 2 wires, one is ground and one is the hot lead to the bulb. It sounds like you're trying to use a multi-purpose turn signal/running light combo unit. Wrong bulb and wrong for the bike.

[rstnick]

The stock flasher relay often doesn't work with aftermarket signals.
You can get an electronic (modern) flasher relay for under $10 which may just sove your problem.

[blazer8689]

Originally Posted by rstnick

The stock flasher relay often doesn't work with aftermarket signals.
You can get an electronic (modern) flasher relay for under $10 which may just sove your problem.

Hmmmmm now with that modern flasher relay can i get l.e.d's, cause it seems thats all thats out there, L.E.D's . Seems like I look for a regular bulb turnsignal companys just dont carry as much.

And where would I look to find a modern flasher relay, or if you know a good place to find regular bulb type turn signals, Thanks for your time

[StarGate]

Most any auto parts store will have the standard bulbs and most will have the flasher. At least the ones in this area do and I'm way out in the boonies.

[blazer8689]

Originally Posted by StarGate

Most any auto parts store will have the standard bulbs and most will have the flasher. At least the ones in this area do and I'm way out in the boonies.

ok I found something that might work on my KZ, but i need somones advise...... will it work?

Heres the link, for custom dynamics:

Motorcycle Trick Flasher Relay

[blazer8689]

If so, is that all I will need? Can I finally get some led turnsignals??

Thanks guys!





-Eric

[StarGate]

Here is one more like what you need. It's 2 pin like your bike uses so you shouldn't have to cut any wires to hardwire it.

China LED Electronic Flasher. Ningbo Manufacturer, Exporter

[blazer8689]

Originally Posted by StarGate

Here is one more like what you need. It's 2 pin like your bike uses so you shouldn't have to cut any wires to hardwire it.

China LED Electronic Flasher. Ningbo Manufacturer, Exporter

GREAT! So I just install that and that will work for all four turn signals right?

[blazer8689]

just for an update got some pics, hope you like it SO FAR

BEFORE (what i started with)


AFTER (but not done)




Excuse the mess in the back lol, some more work here in there and a coat a paint she will be done...


Eric

[StarGate]

Even primer is a step up over the flames IMO but I'm just not a fan of flame paint jobs. The headlight hood is something I'd expect to see on a bobber or old hog. The new bars/mirror and small blinkers give it a much sportier look. I see some new rubber too. Nice mods.

[blazer8689]

So i buy the flasher CF12ANL-01, install it where the old flasher went, whats the next step? do i still need to buy any resistors?, or inline load equalizers?
or can i just buy the l.e.d's turnsignals and away we go? Sorry for my ignorance but im in dire need of working turn signals. Thanks again!



--Eric

[StarGate]

Based on the load rating for the flasher you should just have to install the blinkers and new flasher and your good to go.

[blazer8689]

Originally Posted by StarGate

Based on the load rating for the flasher you should just have to install the blinkers and new flasher and your good to go.

Thanks Stargate! Well i orderd the flasher and i will keeping you posted on how it goes

[blazer8689]

Octane? Different oil?

Well i went riding coasting around 40-45 smooth sailing for about a half hour or so, then i decided to push it when i got around 55-60 it started clattering (like low octane in a car) well i let go of the throttle and it goes away.

Now when im back to coasting at 45-50 its running quiet again, I hit the throttle to gain speed (no power loss) and then comes the clattering. So I pull of the road and in neutral, rev the motor around 5-6rpms......purring like a tiger.

So im ???????????

[rstnick]

Just run regular gas 87 octane.
Is that what you were using?

[blazer8689]

Originally Posted by rstnick

Just run regular gas 87 octane.
Is that what you were using?

yup! Chevron 87 gas, do i need a valve adjustment? Should i try another type of oil, im using regular 10w-40 motor oil.

Thanks!

--Eric

[StarGate]

Try to find a station that doesn't use ethanol additives in their gas. Have you checked the timing? if the timing is good then I'd make sure the mechanical advancer is working ok, and clean/lube it if needed.

[blazer8689]

Now I got the new accel coils with new plug wires on and did the wired george so 12v, and did the dyna S point conversion. Running DAMN good!

But before all that (new coils/dyna S) i remember id always check the exhaust pipe for each cylinder 1-2-3-4 and all would get hot right away, indicating that all cylinders are working. Now only 1-3 get VERY HOT and 2-4 get HOT but not "very". I got spark on all 4......

Question::
1) Do I have 2 dead Cylinders? If so would the engine be running ok or would there be a big difference in idle?

2) Do I have any crossed plug wires?

And remember I had the old setup (before upgrade), stock points,stock coils,stock wires and the exhaust pipes would get really hot,

P.S. I did pull spark plug wire #2 while it was running but didnt make much difference in idle.....