KZ1000 motor in a KZ650???...

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KZ1000 motor in a KZ650???...

30 Jul 2008 10:56

I've got a line on a 1980 LTD1000 for cheap$$$. I'm wondering if the motor from that bike will fit into my spare '79 KZ650 frame. Are the two frames really that dimensionally different?

1979 LTD1000 B3 Chassis.
1980 LTD1000 Engine.
MTC 1075 10.5-1 pistons, 3 angle valve job with mild port and polish. V&H 4 into 1 pipe. Mikuni BS34 Carbs. Dyna 2000 ignition.

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30 Jul 2008 11:14

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It will fit, but it's not a bolt in.

It's been done a few times, and discussed a bunch of times, a search should lead you to threads with pics.

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31 Jul 2008 06:12 - 31 Jul 2008 06:12

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Will take some major work, frame mods, reinforcement, etc. It can and has been done. Such as below...

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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31 Jul 2008 10:00

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I also seem to recall that in order to adjust the valves, the motor must be pulled (as the valve cover is too tight a squeeze)...does that ring a bell for anyone?

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31 Jul 2008 11:05

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There was one 650 with a 1000 motor in it that the owner claimed he could remove the cam cover in the frame. He said he made special motor mounts and maybe some other stuff to drop the motor lower in the frame.

That was a long time ago though (maybe 3 years or so).

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31 Jul 2008 11:51

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Bluemeanie.... Nice!!!! Very clean...

Is this the result of your work?
If so, sweet, excellente~...

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31 Jul 2008 12:56

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What do you do the search on, I cant find much ?

78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned

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31 Jul 2008 14:32

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mtkawboy wrote:

What do you do the search on, I cant find much ?

I just searched for 650 1000 frame and found the following.

Here's one

And another

And another

And another

There are more (especially in the archived site) but I quit.

And they all say pretty much the same thing, just like this one will

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31 Jul 2008 19:04

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Thanks, I had "engine" in there too is why I guess I didnt find much. Doesnt sound like all that great of an idea now with the weak frame. I already have a GPZ750. I do like the FJ motored one, but Im a Kaw guy. I think I might put the 1000J motor in the Z1 I have with the incorrect 77 1000 motor thats kind of worn out. Am I going to run into any major stuff doing that ?

78-KZ1000/1105, 80 KZ1000, 82 Kawasaki GPZ750, 95 Harley Fatboy, 80 Suzuki GS1100ET, 81 GS1100E parts bike, 83 GS1100SD Katana/1394,78 Yamaha XT500, 81 Yamaha XS650, 78 Yamaha XS650E, 48 Whizzer model J motorbike, 71 Honda CT70H, 71 Honda CT70, 81 IT 250 Yamaha,82 Honda XL100S owned

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Re: KZ1000 motor in a KZ650???...

01 Aug 2008 06:07

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Old Man Rock wrote:

Bluemeanie.... Nice!!!! Very clean...

Is this the result of your work?
If so, sweet, excellente~...

OMR

Naw... a pic I've had in my folder from a similer topic a couple years ago. Don't know where the pic came from. But yes, very sweet bike and would look great with some little "KZ550" emblems! Talk about kicking some a** at the local burger joint! Kids nowadays would never know the difference...

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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Re: KZ1000 motor in a KZ650???...

04 Aug 2008 10:23

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Thank you for your help guys, sounds like it would be easier to try and title the 1000's frame.

1979 LTD1000 B3 Chassis.
1980 LTD1000 Engine.
MTC 1075 10.5-1 pistons, 3 angle valve job with mild port and polish. V&H 4 into 1 pipe. Mikuni BS34 Carbs. Dyna 2000 ignition.

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