Well, circumstances change and I've got to pass this V5 bike on to someone that will get better use out of it. Bike is complete and just needs some final sorting. I will disclose the "good" and the "opportunities for improvement". 1977 KZ650 Good: Frame partially braced 17" wheels 3.5 front, 4.5 rear 43mm forks Braced swingarm (zrx) 4 piston brakes RJL pads Clip-ons 4-1 exhaust 28mm carbs Rear-set brackets on frame with OEM zx10 pegs and controls (cheap replacement parts) Relocated shock mounts (raised the rear) Neverland rear shocks with heavy springs (also have a set of Progressive brand shocks with lighter springs) Racetech 1.0 springs in forks (no upgraded valving) Opportunities: Carbs could use some tuning (running rich up top) The engine is seeping some oil (need to track down actual area of leak and replace gasket - used Permatex Right Stuff as a temporary band-aid - needs real fix) Had a shop do some work to save time getting bike ready...but shops suck so: they crushed the O-rings on the master link of the chain so the link should be replaced, they hooked up the aftermarket tachometer to the coil pick up, but it doesn't work so they hooked up a random tachometer to the mechanical pick up and it started randomly jumping during the third race of the season. The bike has good bones and needs a home. I will bring it down to VMD on Saturday for anyone that wants to check it out and take it home. $4300 OBO
my I ask, what bike did the front end come from? And how hard was the ZRX swing arm to install? I have 77 also and looking to up grade soon. Thanks
Good foundation for someone that will get more use out of it than me...c'mon Southern folks, there just isn't much Vintage interest up North. Offers? Don't be shy.
Chain issue is fixed. Complete gasket kit is on its way. Might as well work on fixing the issues while waiting for someone to show some serious interest. Open to offers...don't be shy.
Price drop bump...$3200 Will include spare 650 parts motor with spare 650 cams, head, cylinders. Also, 750 cams and cylinder for possible engine upgrade. I've also added a fork brace.
Had a buyer lined up, but he flaked ...bike is still available and all the spares are packaged up for shipping. Make legitimate offer before I build an 810cc kit with the spares. Will consider trade for an EX500 and cash/spares.