KZ Owners - Page 4

Svetlana · 01-23-2007

Ooh now we have some pics coming! Very nice gentlemen! Very nice indeed! Keep them coming

rstnick · 01-23-2007

Svetlana, did you check out this site?

http://kzrider.com/component/option,...lery/Itemid,6/

Svetlana · 01-23-2007

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Originally Posted by rstnick

Svetlana, did you check out this site?

http://kzrider.com/component/option,...lery/Itemid,6/

very nice- I'll have a more thorough check later! thx

dropdfocus · 01-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddouble

Here's my 79 KZ650C3. All stock except for halogen light and up graded ignition with a DynaTek and super coils.

How did you like the addition of the Dynatek ignition & the coils? I have them setting off to the side waiting to be installed on my bike (KZ550)

dropdfocus · 01-23-2007

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Originally Posted by RetroRiceRocket

My stable currently houses a '78 KZ650B2

Any other shots of the bike with that front headlight cowl?? I've been thinking of purchasing it for my 550, but I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not once it was installed.

RetroRiceRocket · 01-24-2007

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Originally Posted by dropdfocus

Any other shots of the bike with that front headlight cowl?? I've been thinking of purchasing it for my 550, but I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not once it was installed.

Shhhhhhhh!
She's "asleep" in the garage under a blanket right now.

I'll see if I can't get you a few pics of diff angles after I get home from work tomorrow.

78_KZ750_Cafe · 01-24-2007

guess what: 78 KZ750. yep, it's a two pot.

Ituen · 01-31-2007

I'm the new owner of a blue '82 KZ440 with 13k miles on it.

Svetlana · 01-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Ituen

I'm the new owner of a blue '82 KZ440 with 13k miles on it.

Grats! now post a pic!

Ituen · 01-31-2007

I will very soon.

metalesp · 01-31-2007

Welcome to the club Ituen.

ddouble · 01-31-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropdfocus

How did you like the addition of the Dynatek ignition & the coils? I have them setting off to the side waiting to be installed on my bike (KZ550)

Sorry for the long wait on an answer, life intrudes on the internet

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I like the ignition and coils. Set and forget, initial adjustment can be tricky but if you take your time very doable. Wired George also suggested wiring the coils direct from the battery using a relay and switched power. I believe this helps also, cleaner power, better spark. He has instructions on his web site. Very helpful guy, I can't thank him enough.
The bike starts quick and easy regardless of temp. Usually first hit on the button or first kick for those few times I messed up and drained the battery.

Dan

arobsum · 02-01-2007

i would suggest to any old bike owner to invest in the dyna ignition and coils. wow!! what a difference it made for me. i have this setup on both bikes.

dropdfocus · 02-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddouble

The bike starts quick and easy regardless of temp. Usually first hit on the button or first kick for those few times I messed up and drained the battery.

Dan

That's good to hear. With my carbs upgraded, it has become VERY hard to get it to start with cold tempatures. I've looked into a magnetic block heater which my local Advance Auto Parts carries for $25. Once the bike has been warmed up and riden, she starts w/o a problem. I know the carbs are not completely 100% tuned in just yet, but it's becoming annoying when you want start it in the colder temps.

Jeff.saunders · 02-01-2007

Many of the old motorcycles are cold blooded when first started.
Nearly all the Z1's/KZ's I've owned will cough and splutter a little when first started - it does take them a minute or so to warm up engough to be able to pull away.

Jeff.saunders · 02-01-2007

Here's one of my old relics - 1973 Z1 with a few 'minor' modifications.

ddouble · 02-01-2007

I still have to let her warm up. Full choke and she fires first try, slip it down to half choke and let it come up to full temp. Takes a minute or three at thirty to fourty five degrees. Less if its warmer.

Dan

A2rider · 02-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff.saunders

Here's one of my old relics - 1973 Z1 with a few 'minor' modifications.

Freaking AWESOME exhaust covers! I want to wrap my exhausts with black insulating tape, but that almost changes my mind!

Svetlana · 02-01-2007

beau-ti-ful Jeff!

dropdfocus · 02-02-2007

I have to say Jeff, I'm in freakin' love with your bike!!!! Don't ever leave the garage unlocked... =)

01-23-2007	#62 (permalink)
rstnick Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 594	Svetlana, did you check out this site? http://kzrider.com/component/option,...lery/Itemid,6/ __________________ Vid pics http://www.kz650.info/

01-31-2007	#68 (permalink)
Ituen Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 550	I'm the new owner of a blue '82 KZ440 with 13k miles on it. __________________ 01 ZX-6R 01 Vulcan Drifter 800 82 KZ 440 82 KZ 750 Let The Good Times Roll!

01-31-2007	#70 (permalink)
Ituen Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 550	I will very soon. __________________ 01 ZX-6R 01 Vulcan Drifter 800 82 KZ 440 82 KZ 750 Let The Good Times Roll!

01-31-2007	#71 (permalink)
metalesp August 2008 M.O.M. BTK Expert Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 6,553	Welcome to the club Ituen. __________________ Eddie ~1982 KZ305CSR~ Something Wicked This Way Comes

02-01-2007	#73 (permalink)
arobsum Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 147	i would suggest to any old bike owner to invest in the dyna ignition and coils. wow!! what a difference it made for me. i have this setup on both bikes. __________________ 1976 kz900, vm26's, 1075 big bore kit. 1977 kz1000 stock with vm28's.

01-23-2007	#61 (permalink)
Svetlana No Significant Other Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 6,644	Ooh now we have some pics coming! Very nice gentlemen! Very nice indeed! Keep them coming

01-24-2007	#67 (permalink)
78_KZ750_Cafe Burt Munro Is My Hero BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Clawson, MI Posts: 652	guess what: 78 KZ750. yep, it's a two pot.

02-01-2007	#75 (permalink)
Jeff.saunders Obsessed by Z1's BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 385	Many of the old motorcycles are cold blooded when first started. Nearly all the Z1's/KZ's I've owned will cough and splutter a little when first started - it does take them a minute or so to warm up engough to be able to pull away. __________________ jeff@z1enterprises.com 1973 turbo'd Z1, 1973 stock Z1 www.z1enterprises.com

02-01-2007	#76 (permalink)
Jeff.saunders Obsessed by Z1's BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 385	Here's one of my old relics - 1973 Z1 with a few 'minor' modifications. __________________ jeff@z1enterprises.com 1973 turbo'd Z1, 1973 stock Z1 www.z1enterprises.com

02-01-2007	#77 (permalink)
ddouble Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 278	I still have to let her warm up. Full choke and she fires first try, slip it down to half choke and let it come up to full temp. Takes a minute or three at thirty to fourty five degrees. Less if its warmer. Dan __________________ 79 KZ650, Blue 08 EN500, Black 08 KLE650, Gimme a ticket red 97 ZG1000, Green

02-01-2007	#79 (permalink)
Svetlana No Significant Other Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 6,644	beau-ti-ful Jeff!

02-02-2007	#80 (permalink)
dropdfocus Lowridin' Minitrucker BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 1,204	I have to say Jeff, I'm in freakin' love with your bike!!!! Don't ever leave the garage unlocked... =) __________________ Jason Rymell '80 KZ750 LTD (H1): Cafe Racer / Sport Bike PA Kawi forum rides ROCK!!

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