Pre 1990 Motorcycles
Many new members ask if parts are available for their specific model KZ/Z1. This is a list of parts sources some of which I have used and other members on this and other boards have used. Please feel free to add to the list if you know of any others. Z1enterprises http://www.z1enterprises.com/...
SO OFTEN FORUM MEMBERS NORMALLY NEWCOMMERS ASK FOR ASSISTANCE WITH REGARDS TO A PROBLEM THEY ARE EXPERIANCING WITH THERE MACHINE AND WHILST WE ENDEVOUR TO HELP OUT IT BECOMES VERY FRUSTRATING THE LACK OF INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE INITIAL POST... I READ EARLIER FROM StarGate IN ONE SUCH POST.........
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Hello from Florida, It's been a while since I've posted on the forum but my old bike has been good with regular TLC up to early last week. Carbs and fuel flow good. Battery strong, connections clean, tight with a solid ground. Ignition switch new, kill switch works as does the sidestand ...
My petcock has an unplugged vacuum port. This would mean somewhere there is an open line doesn't it. I don't see a vacant line aside from the line at the bottom of the tank which I have run between the engine and battery housing. I think it is a vent line. It is revving up to between 3000 & 4000...
I'm changing my 83 kz1100 stock ignition over to a DYNA that was taken off an 84 zn1100. The color code it different and the plug has been changed. I want to keep my original plug. I've got some pics. Any help would be appreciated. Sorry about the size of my pics I'll get it right next time. ZN...
I just started to rebuild the fork on my 1981 GPz 1100 and the oem Kawasaki seal 92049-1295 that I ordered from Dillon on line is way bigger than the old seal. Has anyone else had this problem? I am stuck until I can find the correct seal. Thanks in advance for your help, Mark
This is the bike I saved from a shed in North Carolina! Finally done with it(mostly). Runs great now! Chevy coil+igniter mod, k&n filters, rejetted rebuilt synched carbs, rebuilt master cylinders and calipers, re shimmed valves, clubman handlebars, bar end mirrors, new aftermarket controls, new...
i have a 1978 KM100A with a no start scenario. apparently, the owner before me ran it (briefly)by dumping mixed gas down the carb. however, when i got it, it had sat for 2 years and wont even try to fire. 1.it has decent spark 2.the cylinder is getting fuel 3. compression is questionable, if...
Hello all, I just picked up a 1975 G3SSE off craigslist for a steal. From what I know, the previous owned assembled this bike from about 2 or 3 other G3SSE's of different years (and obviously different side covers). He threw in a disassembled parts bike for free too (motor is crap). He said he had...
i just traded a nitro rc car for a 76-78 KM100a. he said he ran it by dropping some gas into the carb and it would run fine. but when i tried to start it, it wouldnt try. it has good compression, but i dont know if it uses a battery. i cleaned the carb and still nothing, so does anyone have any...
Hey guys, last summer I bought a 1971 Kawasaki G3ss 2 stroke 90CC bike. It did not run when I bought it. I took it apart, cleaned everything up. However, I have run into a problem. I cannot seem to get any spark out of it. This is what I have done: - Cleaned and gapped the points - New spark...
After adjusting all my valves, I notice right off the bat the bike runs a ton better. Does have some hesitation between 2000 and 3000 rpm but really pulls hard above that, and idles pretty well. Now, I do have a 4in1 Vance pipe on there that seemed to get a lot louder after the valve job. Is there...
Anyone have the dimensions of the primary cover oil seal ? OD of seal or ID of cover hole and OD of shaft. Not the block seal.
hello my name is scott i bought a used 81 kz440d ltd all original with only 5600 miles I've been fixing all the little things to get it road ready. well here is my problem it idles fine it revs great at idle so when i take it on the road i can give it throttle and it will go fine when i shift to...
Hi all, I'm wrapping up a 1980 KZ440 bobber project and need help finding a jet. Here's the deal: Bike starts and runs but has a real bad stutter in the RPM range from about 2500-4000. Above that it pulls fine and is very powerful. I'm running stock Keihin carbs (32mm I believe) with pods...
According to DynoJet, based on my current motor configuration of 1075cc PSP 3X cam Stage II porting Aftermarket 4-1 exhaust They recommend their stage 3 kit, using my stock pilot jet and pods. Yeah.........pods. Because of my cam/valve setup, lift, duration and overlap the motor is going to...
Got the over revving taking care of. Last fall my rpms started dropping off a little at a time and I adjusted accordingly with my idle screw/ knob. I guess after the rebuild it was running efficiently and higher rpm was the result. Hate that I had you guys jumpin' hoops for nothing. But man oh man...
After buying this bike, getting it running, and passing inspection, I find out that there are too many names on the title. I bought it from a guy that bought/traded it with the original owner. The State of TN had lined up such a row of flaming hoops that I'm inclined to just find another bike and...
Well I have more trouble with my bike, KZ550C3. Just like last fall, it is very hard to start. When it does start, it revs to 5000 rpm, then dies. I can keep it running with the throttle. This spring I have replaced many parts, related to the engine. Valve lash checked and adjusted. Cam...
1981 440 vacuum leaks between head and rubber carb mount. Removed both mounts and found no cracks, separation, warpage etc. Anyone have luck sealing the mounts against the head w/ Permatex hi-temp red or other ?
I thought I would start a thread here for video updates and information about my F5 big horn restoration. This is a 13 episode series with pics and information on each video episode page. I have a lot of liturature and things that I go over in my videos. Here is the landing page for the video...
Hello all, picked up a 1982 GPz 550 yesterday for 500 dollars, i hope it was a good deal, i don't know much about motorcycles and thought that i could cut my teeth on this. all of the plastic is in good shape only real cosmetic defect is a dent on the right side of the tank. The pipes have a good...
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