If you were looking for engine parts for a 77 kz 650?

pat86323 · 10-06-2006

where would you look.......

im sure this has been answered before but i couldnt find anything. I think mine needs a new timing chain.

pat86323 · 10-06-2006

or maybe im a complete retard and its stickied....sorry bout that

rstnick · 10-09-2006

What makes you think you need a new timing Chain?
How many miles you got on the engine?

The Sticky up top has KZ/Z parts sources.

You might just need your tensioner adjusted.

pat86323 · 10-09-2006

it clicks a bit at idle up to about 1700 rpms and a buddy of mine who knows a bit about them says he is about 90% sure its the timing chain. While were on the subject is there any common problem with the light behind the spedometer or tach. Mine goes out then works then goes out....just started tonight and im going to go have a look at how i might take it apart for a peek at the wires.

rstnick · 10-09-2006

The '77 kz650 has a manual cam chain adjuster that needs adjustment approx every 3100 miles (5000 km). If you've never adjusted yours, that would be my first thing to do.

I've heard of 650 getting 100 000 miles + and not needing a new cam chain.

pat86323 · 10-10-2006

i will definately try that next time i have a little spare time

pat86323 · 10-11-2006

ok so i adjusted the cam chain and it sounds great when i fired it up.......thanks for the help rstnick

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pat86323 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 33	If you were looking for engine parts for a 77 kz 650? where would you look....... im sure this has been answered before but i couldnt find anything. I think mine needs a new timing chain.

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rstnick Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 594	What makes you think you need a new timing Chain? How many miles you got on the engine? The Sticky up top has KZ/Z parts sources. You might just need your tensioner adjusted. __________________ Vid pics http://www.kz650.info/ Last edited by rstnick : 10-09-2006 at 12:13 AM.

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rstnick Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 594	The '77 kz650 has a manual cam chain adjuster that needs adjustment approx every 3100 miles (5000 km). If you've never adjusted yours, that would be my first thing to do. I've heard of 650 getting 100 000 miles + and not needing a new cam chain. __________________ Vid pics http://www.kz650.info/

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pat86323 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 33	ok so i adjusted the cam chain and it sounds great when i fired it up.......thanks for the help rstnick Last edited by pat86323 : 10-11-2006 at 05:25 AM.

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pat86323 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 33	or maybe im a complete retard and its stickied....sorry bout that

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pat86323 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 33	it clicks a bit at idle up to about 1700 rpms and a buddy of mine who knows a bit about them says he is about 90% sure its the timing chain. While were on the subject is there any common problem with the light behind the spedometer or tach. Mine goes out then works then goes out....just started tonight and im going to go have a look at how i might take it apart for a peek at the wires.

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pat86323 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 33	i will definately try that next time i have a little spare time

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