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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Hi Folks, I've got an 85 ZX900A2 Ninja that is my pride and joy. I've had the bike for 3 years and it has always performed quite reliably. This spring however I've had a hard time getting it to start when the bike is cold, like lower than 70 degrees(I keep the bike in an unheated barn). If I leave...
I have been looking for a project bike and came across a 1980 kz750(T) 2 cylinder in running condition. Its supposed to run well. I have seen it and it looks old. Probably a good restoration project. needs new speedo, tires, chain/sprockets, paint, etc. Are the parts on the twin models...
My fiance just bought a 1977 KZ1000 and he noticed something funky about the airbox, it had a cylinder lock and some wires coming out of it. We figured out what it was for, it's for turning on the bikes alarm. He's got the key for it so we tested it.. works fine.. only thing is, when I went to...
Hello, I was hoping for some help on my 82' GPz 550. My rear breaks were sticking, so i assumed that the calipers were gummed up, so i pulled out the piston and cleaned everything out, but now the piston will not push all the way back into the caliper. I bled the breaks to push the piston out...
Sent my carbs off to him for rebuild....he swapped afew thing because of the K&N filter pods and 4 in 1 Vance/Hines....got them back, installed them and the bike wouldn't run properly....w/fuel running out the intakes,missing and chugging....the bike wouldn't run good at all...called George. He...
O.k. all, I'm back. Some of you may remember me. For those who don't... HI. I've got a 1981 KZ1000 CSR. I have rebuilt the carbs due to sticking and leaking. Also had a fuel leak from the fuel tap. I got a new mechanical tap and adapter plate and the leak is gone. However, the bike won't...
Hello. 1980 kz650f. Vacuum type petcock started leaking, after ordering rebuild kit, performing the rebuild, fuel now comes out during engine off. Rebuild fixed the original leak, and there are no leaks when bike is running. I'm pretty sure I put everything back in place as it was, is there...
I'm new to this motorcycle thing and have a KZ650 '78 but also have a '80 550 LTD. Anyways, I was wondering if it would be possible to take the 650 engine and toss it onto the 550? I noticed that most of the engine mounts are pretty much the same and they are both 4 cylinders, but new to this whole...
i recently purchased a 1976 kz 900 and the batt. won't charge i checked the batt. and it was fine i had a new reg. and that didn't change anything so i pulled the stator cover off and it had a lot of engine oil in it and i don't think it is supposed to would this make it not put out any volts and...
have a 82 kz750 4 cyl. spun a bearing on #1 rod found a good used crank and rods for it. kaw has 3 diffrent main bushings for it how do i know what i need without going broke i cant afford to buy all 3 sizes at 7.50 a pc same for con rod bearings figure ill replace all them at once please help
Hey guys! I'm new around here and new to biking aswell. I love my bike so far but I am issues with the charging system. My question is: What kind of output should I be getting at idle if any at all? Reading on other websites some are talking about no charge at idle. I have no idea what's...
hey everyone i need to get a Rear tire for the 900 and i was wondering what everyone else is running. Since its real hard to find sporty tires in 13/80/v18 the only tire the kawa dealer could get me was a Metzler LaserTec, i guess its a Sport/Touring tire, anyone running them? the tire thats...
Hi guys, Since I have my top end all apart I am going to paint her up so it looks good again. I was thinking of just sand blasting the head, cylinders and cam cover (making sure to seal all the internals off) and just painting it with some high temp. silver paint. Does anyone have any bits of...
So I'm excited, I just put a hold on what will be my first project motorcycle-- well motorcycle period (unless you include a tiny 50 mini trail bike I had as a lil' girl lol). It's a Kawasaki CSR 305 (though I'm not yet positive on the year). Will be $400 out the door, and has all the parts so...
I think I just answered my own problem, but I'm posting anyway, mostly because I'm so new to this that I don't trust my own diagnosis. Anyway, the title says most of it, but here's the story: Bike idles fine and runs right through the gears and revs for about 5 minutes. It is running rich, but...
So I managed to hole a piston today. Me and my buddy left home, drove about 30 miles, stopped for about an hour in another town and then headed back home. Just about 1 mile from home I noticed I was losing power going up the hills on the highway. Immediately I started smoking... I never heard...
Last year my family finally convinced me to get over my fear of motorcycles, so I took a class on motorcycle safety and operation. I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. I love riding! So towards the end of last year I bought my first bike. A friend of mine had a...
I have been trying to get this bike to start but I am not sure if it is getting a spark because I held the spark plug to the block and saw know spark. It has not run in 15 years. The bike turns over and air is blowing out of the spark plug holes pretty strong and it is getting gas. The only lights...
my bike just started doing this really bad to were it wont go more than a mile down the road and shut off.. it has a aftermarket exhaust, cone filters, and stage 3 jet kit..everything else is stock.. you will be cruising and it starts to stumble and shutter like in and out. then it keeps gettin...
There's a nice looking stock exhaust system from an 83 Gpz1100 ...
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