!977 KZ650

RustyRD · April 15, 2023, 06:58:05 PM

I was presented with a new project eleven months ago, and it has pulled time away from my RD projects. I could not say no to it. A friend offered it up at a price that I could not say no to. The bike was destined to be altered to become an adventure bike, and I wanted to keep it a budget friendly bike that will be used as a errand runner and one that I won't mind if it gets wet.

RustyRD · April 15, 2023, 07:10:31 PM

first thing was to get rid the old ratty paint to get a freshen up underway.

RustyRD · April 17, 2023, 05:33:12 AM

the next item was to replace the factory exhaust. crusty and dented the choice was easy. Delkivic was inexpensive and available, I was pleasantly surprised with overall quality and fit. the weight of the new pipe was substantially lighter than stock.

RustyRD · April 18, 2023, 04:42:40 AM

The seat was showing its age and I found a cover for 50$ so I thought I would try it out.

m in sc · April 24, 2023, 10:52:38 AM

looking good

RustyRD · May 01, 2023, 04:52:27 AM

fuel valve needed replacing, so Pingel was the choice.

RustyRD · June 23, 2023, 06:54:14 AM

I have put 175 miles on it shaking it down and it's time for new rear shocks. I ordered progressive 412 for it and installed them last night. waiting for the rain to give me a break for a ride.

RustyRD · June 23, 2023, 07:03:34 AM

Kawtriplefreak · June 23, 2023, 03:41:13 PM

Very nice

RustyRD · June 24, 2023, 09:12:15 AM

Thanks. went for a 40 mile ride , nice change over the old tired stock shocks

I do need to increases preload on springs , but very controlled action.

m in sc · June 26, 2023, 03:49:43 PM

solid choice for that bike. how you liking it so far overall?

RustyRD · July 04, 2023, 11:02:43 PM

Loving it, I own a Z1-R and almost never ride it now for fear of an accident. The 650 is so familiar after having so much time on my z1-r. Kinda want to do the emulator upgrade on forks now. Doing a dual disc swap on the front end now

RustyRD · July 14, 2023, 10:02:20 PM

upgraded the ignition for reliability and giving it a period correct looking set of plug wires. gave it a fresh set of plugs also.

RustyRD · July 14, 2023, 10:09:32 PM

coils and wires fit as expected, and the ride afterward was rewarding with improved response and idle.

RustyRD · July 14, 2023, 10:18:19 PM

I decided that the front brake was going to be upgraded from single disc to dual disc. I have most of the items on hand , so why not. moved calipers from the front of the forks to the rear. I weighed the rotors for grins and giggles. lots of cleaning still to do. I have located a front fender that will not require the lower stays and is slightly smaller than the original.

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