What kind of bike is the Kawasaki KZ 650?
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How much is a 1979 Kawasaki kz1000e worth?
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Is it possible to restore a Japanese motorcycle?
Some bikes had almost ‘bulletproof’ reliability, and some had inherent mechanical faults. Some bikes seem to stand up to the ravages of time, and some definitely do not. Some bikes are relatively easy to get parts for, and others are downright impossible.
How can I restore a Kawasaki Z650 bike?
1. To begin with I’ve removed the engine oil drain plug and placed a drip tray under the engine. While the oil drains out I can then disconnect and remove the battery. The battery was already too flat to turn the bike over so I’ll pop it on charge and see if it can be saved, but I expect to replace it with a new one for the rebuild.
What kind of bike is the Kawasaki Z650?
Kawasaki Z650 Restoration Project Like many other fans of Japanese bikes of the seventies I’ve always had a soft spot for the Kawasaki Z650. I reckon the middleweight Zed is one of the best designs to come from Japan, and I’d place it in the top three best Japanese classic bikes along with Suzuki’s GS750 and the mighty Z1.
How is the still air box on a Kawasaki Z650?
The still air box is connected up to the crankcase with a short 90 degree hose at the bottom, and on this bike also with a large bore rubber pipe pushed into a grommet at the top. Even now space is tight, and I’ve had to remove the air filter cap to clear the frame.