Motorcycle Stuff

This website is just some miscellaneous information I thought others could use. Mostly it will cover info and projects for Kawasaki GPz550 and other motorcycles.

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Homemade GPZ ignition module. (see the HEI version for a simpler one)

Homemade GPZ ignition module using GM HEI ignition modules

Using points to trigger a 4-pin GM HEI ignition module (obsolete)

Using points to trigger a 7-pin GM HEI ignition module (recommended)

KZ electronic ignition pickup's magnet polarity and rotor polarity.

Ignition types, and internal coil wiring for those types.

Ignition coil tester using an IGBT and 555 timer with dwell control.

Information on ignition coil specs and calculations.

Notes on GM HEI ignition modules.


Homemade Honda CB ignition module using GM HEI ignition modules and stock coils

Homemade Honda CB ignition module using GM HEI ignition modules and GM coils


Single LED, adjustable, 6 volt to 12 volt monitor.

Three LED, 12 volt monitor.

Single LED voltage spike detector for 12 volt systems.


Homemade voltage regulator for permanent-magnet alternators

Homemade voltage regulator for excited-field alternators (Not for GPZ)

Homemade 3 phase rectifier (with no auxiliary output)

AC regulator for 6 volt scooters or other magneto driven bikes (Not for GPZ)


Screen shots of the GPZ's alternator voltage waveforms.



Here are some notes about manometers.



Various camshaft specs and timing info for KZ/ZX 550.
Here is an editable/printable degree wheel. Small.
Here is an editable/printable degree wheel. Medium.
Here is an editable/printable degree wheel. Big.
Here is an editable/printable degree wheel. Big 2.
Here is an editable/printable degree wheel as a Word Doc.
Here is a printable, 84 mm, degree wheel as a PDF.
Here is a printable, 87 mm, degree wheel as a PDF.


Kz550, Zx550, Zr550 oil pans. 7 different types.


How do AC voltmeters measure voltage? (PDF file)


Lose those ugly turn signals! Integrate them!

Using your neutral switch to turn on your headlights.


Design for oil pressure warning lights.


Miscellaneous Bike Wiring Diagrams


KZ550 clutch adjustment and manual correction


How to shorten a Kz550 clutch cable


Teikei TK-22 carburetor information.


Teikei TK-26 carburetor information.


Toby steering damper diagrams and maintenance.


Convert your Kz's passenger grab rail into a swingarm stand!


KZ550 gearing, speed, RPM, calculator


The www.GPz550.com website forum.

Sascha's Z550 site!

KZrider.com



Qbasic programs:
You must have Qbasic to run these programs. If you run them automatically, press CTRL & Break to stop the program. To get the screen to full size, you may have to press ALT & Enter/Return.
REMEMBER: CTRL-BREAK to stop the program!!!!!!!!!!

Degree wheel generator, small.
This program generates a bitmap of a degree wheel that can be edited/printed and used for cam or crank angle measurments. This is the small one.
Degree wheel generator, medium.
This program generates a bitmap of a degree wheel that can be edited/printed and used for cam or crank angle measurments. This is the medium one.
Degree wheel generator, big.
This program generates a bitmap of a degree wheel that can be edited/printed and used for cam or crank angle measurments. This is the big one.

Dwell time chart
This program generates a chart which shows the dwell time as a function of dwell angle and RPM.

Carburetor needle comparator
This program compares the diameter profiles of a stock needle to a Dynojet needle. It is only for the TK carbs found on 1981 KZ550 D models. The comparisons are between the stock needle, a stock needle with multiple positions, and a Dynojet needle with multiple positions.

Ignition coil charge-time calculator
This program calculates and graphs the charge-time for an ignition coil. Based on the DC resistance and inductance of a coil, and given the operating voltage, the graph shows the current as a function of time. This requires knowing the inductance of the primary (measured in milliHenrys) by measuring it with a suitable multimeter. The program is used to determine ideal dwell angles to prevent unnecessary coil heating.

Capacitor driven ignition coil
This program plots the current and voltage of a series RLC circuit where there is no initial current, but there is an initial voltage on the capacitor. This would model an ignition coil being driven by a capacitor.

RMS calculator
This program calculates RMS and other various voltages for 3 types of AC waveforms (sinusoidal, square, and triangle). You input the peak values (and duty cycle for square waves) and it calculates the average voltage, RMS voltage, and other voltage ratings. This should be used in conjunction with the 'How do AC voltmeters measure voltage?' pdf file.



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