1979 Kawasaki KZ650

[@DaKineMac]

Awesome...what a difference in the way it looked and ran when it left here some months back. You did a great job.

[@williamharvey329]

I have been shopping for one of these on Craigslist.Im riding a CB900 custom and I want a small little bike to scoot around on and agravate all the badasses around here.I hear that the kz650 can bring as much as 140mph if you tinker with it a little.I like the way you say "I love it"thanx for posting this vid your bike is really great and you did a good job bringing it up to a high standard.God Bless and have a nice day.

[@LasergirlYT]

Nice bike 👌

[@MyLemonking]

nice bike

[@TheGermanXWig]

Diggin the C. I've got a red '77 C1. They are great bikes.

[@Gollsodia]

Exception, I'm almost about to hit 23k miles. Is your bike idling high? I just ordered a bearing kit for a KZ650B3 which isn't fully compatible with my 78' C2. I didn't know it was a C2 until this morning when I matched the VIN numbers. Gah, now I have to order another bearing and a seal.

[@Adveniotu]

I think the stock setup for the B model without the accelerator pump is 102.5 mains, 15.0 pilots, needle clip in the center. Then just balance it with a vacuum balancer. And adjust the idle air screws for 1,000 rpm. Does that sound right to you? I think you're right about the backfiring being caused by the carbs.

[@rogueguineapig]

Me likey! The sound is more "refined" than I thought it would be. Is it pretty fast then?

[@moshjcintire]

Wow that's rad! Are you going to sell it? How much would that guy go for?

[@cet777]

Well done sir!

[@dakegmeister]

You can find that warning light cover at Z1 Enterprises as an aftermarket item - looks and fits identical to the factory piece you can no longer buy. That running issue could be intake leaks or some ignition issue.

[@JACKSchannel1100]

backfiring when its coming down is from out of adjustment valves or the carbs being not tuned.

[@86locomotivebreath]

Those minor styling differences are a real pain in the butt. The bike may be idling high. I'm not exactly sure what spec is for it. My petcock is doing the same thing. I disassembled it and tried to seal it better but to no avail. I believe a new O-ring would do it, it's cheaper than a new petcock

[@Gollsodia]

So yeah, I got my bike running after replacing the old petcock. The problem that had occurred was that I had the vacuum hose and the fuel line reversed.

[@86locomotivebreath]

Yeah it's a pretty refined sound. Not like the twins. Totally different power feel than twins too. Not really sure what it's worth these days. I guess we'll find out

[@Gollsodia]

Mine has around 24k on it. I need to change my petcock. It's ruining my bike. >=[