[martin-csr]

1981 KZ650-Sport w KZ550-Ltd wheels, KZ750E exhaust system, & ZX-10 rotor bolts. hee.

Pro bono custom paint job.

Voltage Regulator Upgrade Conversion. For future reference.
note: most info here is for the FH upgrade, but the newer SH775 reg-rec might be a better choice.

EX-500.com topic - ZX10 voltage regulator on EX500!!!

EX-500 topic - ZX10 voltage regulator on GSXR750? ? ? ? ?

EX-500.com topic - ZX10 voltage regulator on a VFR?

EasternBeaver - connectors & fuse kits for FH-type voltage regulators

TriumphRat.net topic - by DEcosse - Charging System Diagnostics - Rectifier/Regulator Upgrade
(note: see wiring schematic drawing & 30A fuse note).

TriumphRat.net topic - Upgrade Regulator Rectifier Install

EB - jasonmotoelectrix - UNIVERSAL MOTORCYCLE REGULATOR & UPGRADE KIT SHINDENGEN MOSFET FH020AA

EB - jrwdfa - Kawasaki ZX1000,ZX600 2008-2010 oem Updated Voltage regulator 99999-0377

Kawasaki voltage regulator recall: 2008~2010 ZX-10R & 2009~2012 ZX-6R:
(note: see eebbaayy item above - Kaw #99999-0377) .

TriumphRat.net topic - Weak charging system? - the solution
(note: see pg 3 & 4 for wiring schematic drawings & photos).

HyperRacing.com - Kawasaki wiring harness connector identification guide

 

[fred0609]

That is AWESOME!!! That looks comfortable too.

 

[Scuttle]

Sweet ride man, any photos from before the work was done?

 

[martin-csr]

Thanks. Not really a before pic, but it shows the stock wheels & muffler system and the old seat was torn & splitting on the other side. The handlebars are the same in all photos (not stock), but I have since installed Euro bars... much better. The stock handlebars were the pits.

I'm currently researching upgrading the voltage regulator to a MOSFET type, hence all the links. Mine has the same shunt-type as most of the Ninja 250s & 500s. My 650's R/R is old, so I'm going to install one from a 2007 500. With a little more checking, I could've gotten an even newer one from a Vulcan 500. doh... but the one I got was cheap.

 

[2wheelmax]

How does it stop with the rear drum?

 

[martin-csr]

The braking is fine - no problems w the drum. Most of the stopping power is at the front anyway. I've considered adding a second disk at the Fr & even bought some of the needed parts from a 750-Ltd-4, but never got around to getting the rest of the stuff.

 

[2wheelmax]

You will look cool riding down the street on that wearing a Member's Only jacket. Of course, you will be the last member.

 

[K-woppa]

I have a soft spot for old UJMs. You've got a really nice one there.

 

[martin-csr]

Still riding the vintage KZ. Recently installed a Honda CBR500 Fr brake master cylinder. It isn't level, so I plan on trying superbike bars. The stock master cylinder was tilted as well, but in the other direction. hee. As with the old mc, the tilt is at an advantageous angle to keep the holes in the bottom covered in plenty brake fluid, so I don't have to worry about air entering the system.
I installed a Ninja 500 voltage regulator a while ago.

1981 KZ650-CSR. 550-Ltd wheels. 750E mufflers. Emgo European bars w 1000J mirrors. K&G luggage rack.