upgrade from points to?

upgrade from points to? 15 Jul 2007 08:03 #156921

fuzzwardo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 87 Thank you received: 0	I have a '78 KZ650b and was wondering if I could switch from points to something more current. Is there an option? Post edited by: fuzzwardo, at: 2007/07/15 11:03 1978 Kz650B 2001 ZX9R 1996 zx9r project 1985 Suzuki SP250 1991 Harley Electra-glide classic
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upgrade from points to? 15 Jul 2007 08:29 #156928

RetroRiceRocketRider Offline User ...bring in the machine that goes PING! Posts: 1641 Thank you received: 29	Here's what a lot of us have upgraded to: Dyna-S Electronic Ignition DS2-2 - Kawasaki KZ550 KZ650 KZ750 . On my bike it made a world of diff in how it starts and runs compared to the OEM points and condensers. Covina, So Calif! 78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD 84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD 84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD 89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING :-/ 20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy) Looking for my next project KZ
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upgrade from points to? 15 Jul 2007 12:00 #156960

fuzzwardo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 87 Thank you received: 0	Is this a direct bolt in? Are there any other things that should be changed at the same time? 1978 Kz650B 2001 ZX9R 1996 zx9r project 1985 Suzuki SP250 1991 Harley Electra-glide classic
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upgrade from points to? 15 Jul 2007 13:06 #156974

BSKZ650 Offline User Posts: 2064 Thank you received: 14	yes its simple to install, just watch mine was backwards, on big deal, I have not any problems with it 77 kz650, owned for over 25 years 77 ltd1000, current rider 76 kz900, just waiting 73 z1,, gonna restore this one piglet, leggero harley davidson SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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upgrade from points to? 15 Jul 2007 15:04 #156990

76 LTD Offline User Posts: 278 Thank you received: 1	Dyna S is a bolt on deal.You might want to consider adding a set of thier coils also
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upgrade from points to? 15 Jul 2007 20:24 #157034

fuzzwardo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 87 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the info guys, I'll have to see what I have in my play fund to see if I can get all of it or not. 1978 Kz650B 2001 ZX9R 1996 zx9r project 1985 Suzuki SP250 1991 Harley Electra-glide classic
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upgrade from points to? 16 Jul 2007 08:27 #157126

loudhvx Offline KZr Legend Posts: 10868 Thank you received: 1615	Check in to KZrider first before installing it. I think BSKZ650 was trying to say the instructions are wrong. Others have reported this as well. Some with details should chime in soon. 1981 KZ550 D1 gpz. Kz550 valve train warning. Other links.
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upgrade from points to? 16 Jul 2007 09:21 #157147

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You can also adapt the electronic ignition from a later model 650 too, or from a 550 & 750; (not from 900 and larger engine easily, but RSTNICK did it).

I did it to my 78 650B and it runs great. I used the pickup coils from a 550, an igniter box from a 750. You would have to swap advancers also, or at least the advancer cam lobe. I can't remember what bike my advancer lobe came from but it was from a small four cylinder.

Oklahoma City, OK
78 KZ650 B2 82,000+ miles

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upgrade from points to? 16 Jul 2007 21:25 #157327

fuzzwardo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 87 Thank you received: 0	On the Z1 website it lists a KZ650b and and a Kz650BA. How do I tell which one I need? 1978 Kz650B 2001 ZX9R 1996 zx9r project 1985 Suzuki SP250 1991 Harley Electra-glide classic
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upgrade from points to? 20 Jul 2007 22:30 #158389

fuzzwardo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 87 Thank you received: 0	I wrote Z1 enterprises hoping that they could help figure out which model I need of the Dyna Electronic ignition. Can anyone give me a clue what to look for in the vin or anywhere else that would tell me what I need to know? 1978 Kz650B 2001 ZX9R 1996 zx9r project 1985 Suzuki SP250 1991 Harley Electra-glide classic
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upgrade from points to? 21 Jul 2007 05:55 #158401

The Milkman Offline User Posts: 794 Thank you received: 194	If you look through the two catalog pages for the two bikes it is the same part# for both systems. Ride safe 78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.
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upgrade from points to? 21 Jul 2007 07:11 #158405

fuzzwardo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 87 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the info. I never did see any part numbers but I was looking late at night and usually am pretty tired. 1978 Kz650B 2001 ZX9R 1996 zx9r project 1985 Suzuki SP250 1991 Harley Electra-glide classic
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