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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As the post says, i own a 1981 kz550 ltd that i just bought about 2 weeks ago. i put a new battery in it and rode it two miles last weekend. this weekend rolls around and i go to take it out for a ride. i get a mile down the road riding on a city street in 2nd gear when the bike just shuts off...
Hello All, I posted on the newby forum but I thought that I would introuduce my self here as well. I am the proud new owner of a 79 KZ650 C3. I bought it on a whim (never rode a motorcycle, don't have certification or a helmet) last week for $250. It doesn't run and it looks old. But after...
I'm new to kawasaki's and have never worked on a bike with CV carbs,i have rebuilt the carbs but could not find any jetting screws to adjust. The bike has 8500 miles and is real clean,it did'nt take much to get it going,it had sat inside and unregistered since 1990,it runs ok except for slight...
Hi to everyone. It's been awhile since I had a Kawi. I just picked up pristine 87 Ninja 1000 with 28,000km (Canadian bike), one owner near mint condition. The only thing wrong with this bike is that the mufflers are rusted out at the bottom of each pipe. I want to get a full exhaust system. It...
Would exhausts for an '81 750 CSR fit on a '76 750B?
hey everyone how hard is it to clean these carbs and any pointers on it?im gonna try to do it myself and save the 80$.also where is the best place to get the tank coating.
I am restoring a 75 Z1 and would like to replace the front brake lines. I found where I can purchase braided stainless steel lines (upper and lower), but I'm having trouble finding the lower solid brake line. I saw that Z1 Enterprises sells the pre-bent line, but I would like to buy the...
I have an '84 GPZ1100 that's had its airbox removed and 4 individual filters put on. The machine is fuel injected, what is the method for enriching the fuel mix? Anybody have a genuine Kawasaki 1984 GPZ1100 service manual for sale or know where I can get one? Also, if you can recommend any...
Hey guys, newbie here to the forum and to motorcycles. A little background - I've rebuilt a 1965 mustang from the ground up which is nearing completion, and prior to that I considered getting a bike. Well, I was looking for my next project so I picked up a 1981 kawasaki 440 with 7000 miles on it,...
1980 KZ1000 ltd. I'm renting a trailer this weekend to take my bike on a little trip. Only about 6 hours or so. I've never hauled a bike on a trailer before and am wondering what the best places on the bike to attach the ratchet straps. Do I leave the kickstand down or up? How much pressure...
Replacing the clutch cable on my 1981 KZ 750 LTD. Question, does the cable from the clutch lever go "inside" the fork or on the "outside" of the fork. The old one was on the outside but have not seen any pics of it installed that way. What do you say...inside or outside.
Before buying an adjustable FPR, I better understand how they work first, and what the role is of the vacuum signal. Does the fuel pressure delivered to the injectors increase with load? Need I get a replacement FPR that uses a vacuum signal? Thanks,
Any suggestions? I am going to be a lot more comforatble on my 82 Kx750 if I cut out about 2" on the front end of the seat. Getting a cover, so no issues there. Just wondering if anyone has done this, any helpful pointers for me? THanks :)
I bought a wrecked 82' kz550 for the engine. I am now getting all the electrical components i need to make it run and when looking through the manual there are a few different diagrams for different models. After looking at my vin (jkakzfc14cb503443) i thought it was a "C" model but, the C...
I have a 81' Kawasaki LTD750 that will not throttle down and runs at a high idle. I have adjusted the idle control valve under the carbs but it has only come down 1000rpms. Its idles at 3500rpms right now. I also had the carbs cleaned and adjusted. Anyone know whats up?
I've had my '81 KZ440 LTD D3 (belt drive) for about 8 months now and after going through it and getting it up and running well I have had no major problems with it. Last weekend I took the gas tank & side covers off to paint them and thought that it would be a good time to wash it down. So I...
How do you remove the float needle seat? Do you just grab it and pull? It doesn't look like it unscrews and I don't want to booger it up removing the barrel. TIA
I have a 79 KZ1000ST(shaft drive) that i would like to convert to spoked rims instead of the mags it is currently running on. Does anyone know of a rear wheel that will bolt on without much modification, or am I going to have to convert to chain drive(new swingarm, tranny output parts etc)? ...
I cannot find i front drive pully for my belt drive 250. I like the belt drive and all i need is the front pully but it is nolonger made. if some knows of where i could get one or how to convert to chain this would be helpfull And how many teeth should i go with on the drive sprocket if i do...
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