Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

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Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

19 Apr 2011 23:59
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Here is my 1977 Kz650B that I picked up tonight. I found it on CL. It runs but not that well> I am told by PO that carbs need a good cleaning as its been sitting around a year.
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1977 Yamaha XS7502D
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Re: Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

20 Apr 2011 00:53
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Welcome. Where are you in NY?

You may also want to verify that the bike has been rejetted for the pods and pipe.
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Re: Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

20 Apr 2011 10:51 - 20 Apr 2011 10:51
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That was my next question. The carbs need to be cleaned so I might as well make sure the jets are right while im in there. So with 4-1 and pods what should the jets and needle setting be? Horseheads,ny
1977 Kawasaki Kz650B1
1977 Yamaha XS7502D
1981 kz1000 k1
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Re: Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

20 Apr 2011 19:24
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I'm near Kingston, not quite as 'upstate' as you. I'm not sure what you would need, I have 550's mostly, but there are a lot of experienced 650 owners on this forum. Dig through the "carb" section, and I'm sure you'll find plenty of info.
'80 Z750fx
'81 KZ550A
'81 GPz550's, Too many!
'82 KZ1000R
'82 GPz750
'90 ZR550


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Re: Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

20 Apr 2011 23:26
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Welcome rocketman.
This post has lots of 650 jetting info: jetting guide
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Re: Hello KZ Newb Upstate NY!

20 Apr 2011 23:45
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Thanks guys I just tore down the carbs tonight for cleaning and after some research I am going to try 112.5 main 17.5 pilot and 4th slot on the needle.
1977 Kawasaki Kz650B1
1977 Yamaha XS7502D
1981 kz1000 k1

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