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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I have a GPZ 550 1982. Its in good condition with 15k miles. All original, and taken care of. Any body know what my bike is worth $$-wise. thanks, Hairfarmer
I have an 83 440LTD that i recently purchased and everytime I ride for a bit and then shut off the bike I get a stream of gas leaking out of the gas cap in the lower left corner? I have checked the gasket and it has no cracks or tears. Any ideas? Thanks
I’m looking for a new project. A Z1 was my first choice due to all the spare parts I have from my KZ900 project. I’m having no luck finding a Z1 locally. The few that do show up on Craig’s list go in hours for too much IMO. I missed getting a 78 750-4 this weekend for $300. This got me...
hey i am just ****ing around on ebay and looking at used handlebars for my 1980 KZ1000 shaft and was wondering what dimensions would fit my bike? what diameter bar and how wide across in the clamps? let me know guys, i appreciate it. i want something a little taller than stock, maybe like a 10-14"...
Hello everyone. I am new to the boards and it looks like I will be coming here all the time. Anyways, I have a 1978 KZ1000 Chopper that has exteneded forks. I am just wondering if anyone knows of a speedo cable that would work. I picked this bike up in "needs help" condition and the speedo cable/...
hi, is shell rotella 15w4o a decent oil to use? this model runs hot, been using motul 15w50 but not always available looking for alternative any suggestions
Hi, I am new to this forum, I have 1982 GPZ 750, the frame number is KZ750R, I am assuming it is a R1, had it for a few years now, not been out on it for about six years, last night I tried to fired it up and would you believe it, it fired up, went out today and it will not start, all I'm...
Hello Folks, Newbie here with a perplexing problem. I've been tinkering with a basket case 440 that was given to me two years ago. Working on junkers used to be mandatory to stay mobile nows its cheap therapy. Anyway she's running however, it loves to backfire...I know fuel starvation right? Hit...
Alright so take it easy on me, i have read a lot of posts around here as just an observer, but now is the time to actually post. I will have pics to come in the future hopefully on this thread. First, I have been wanting a motorcycle for a long time, since i was a boy, and have had some...
Hello... Looking for complete specs for my 1975 F7. I have Clymer manual that lists trans oil as 10w30 or 10w40 but quantity needed is not in the book! Also front forks lists oil quantity as 3.8 oz. Is that a typo? Other models take 5 to 6 oz. I'd like to check another source for comparison....
I own a 1982 KZ 1000 LTD which I love riding. I believe that I read somewhere on this forum about direct wiring the ignition to boost or correct the voltage going to the coils. My bike is a little hard to start sometimes and also has a high rev miss sometimes. I've changed the plugs which...
I just got the Oweners Workshop Manual for my 1982 Specrte KZ750 that I just bought. I have never worked on a bike before but have some experience with cars. I want to go through all the maintenance reccomendations because the bike is 27 years old and I dont know when or if any maintenance has been...
Is it possible to do this, or will the angle between the sprockets be too different to work without excessive wear (or work at all)?
Here's another one of those "what's it worth?" questions. I live in New Hampshire and am looking for a knock around bike. I'm an older guy and like the old school standards. I once had a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim. So I saw this ad for a 1981 KZ550 LTD at a dealer for $1495. I went to look at it...
The KZ440 has two sets of accessory leads, one in the headlight housing and another under the right side cover, so I would assume there is at least some reserve power available. Does anyone have any actual experience in adding an additional load to the electrical system? I know an intermittent...
Does anyone know where I can get a seat or a seat cover for my 78 KZ 750? Thanks.
so, i was told today that my back wheel is wobbling. i recently moved the back axle/tire to tighten the chain, and im almost 100 % sure this is why i know how to adjust it to center it, but what is the easiest way to make sure its straight?
Hi, another question - I have, once again, looked everywhere for carb kit for a 1975 F7, and I cannot find one. I can find them for a 71-73, but when I look at the pictures of both carbs, they don't look like the parts would interchange. Does anyone know if the carb kit from a 71-73 would...
Ok, my daughter told me I was nuts, I dont think so. I bought a 81 kz650 / h csr.cost me a few hundred.The carbs went bad,I found someone to rebuild them, But I have to remove them.I got the gas lines off,and pretty much all else. Some Idiot told me theres only 1 bolt,I think he's nuts.i ordered a...
Hey all, hoping you can help me out with a problem. I'm a complete noob to the world of motorcycles (both riding and repair). I do have some mechanical know-how when it comes to cars, so I'm hoping I can fix this. I bought a 1981 KZ550 LTD today to be my starter bike. I got it for what seemed...
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