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've only made one other post on these boards, and that was a year ago when I first got this old KZ750... Anyways... After not owning a bike for almost 2 years, I started to get the urge to ride again. I remembered a cousin of mine had given my brother and I an old bike to try to fix. If we...
Being new to my 1980 KZ440 I am looking for some info on a few things. Seafoam, I use it quite often in gas tanks on both cars and my bike. ON the cars I also add some to the oil as it says on the seafoam can. Can you add a small amount of seafoam to a bike and if so how much is safe in a bike...
Any one have any ideas or have examples of how you can hide the starter coil, relays, rectifiers without having to completely rewire the bike? I want to remove the side covers and open up under the seat. Also I am trying to find a site that sells aftermarket batter brackets.. can't seem to find...
Good morning. I haven't been on the forums since I rebuilt my 81 KZ1100 Spectre a couple years ago. I should be punished for that.. The people of this forum were so incredibly helpful, I hope to buy each of you a beer. Don't all rush! Form a line! I have always wanted a turbo motorcycle. Not for...
The guy said he would take 300. This was the first street bike I rode as a kid and would live to get it. Just have to find a way to get my wife to let me. '82 Kawasaki kz750 LTD (http://charleston.craigslist.org/mcy/3206560292.html) Is 300 worth it?
I'm back for round two. After rewiring I finally take the bike for a little cruise. I'm staying within twenty miles or so until I regain my confidence with the bike. When I arrive at the house I stop at the garage and turn the bike off. I open the door and start the bike but it won't start. Acts...
So, for my first post here, I just made a deal to get my old '82 GPz750 back home. This bike has a long and interesting story, but I've missed it every since I folded to my buddy out in R.I. and sold it to him. I scored some hot-rod parts for his CB1100F and coerced him into a trade to get my...
I have searched around using the keywords I could think of and couldn't find anything that pertained to my problem. I am sorry if there are posts on here that would answer my question that I missed. I just purchased a 1988 Eliminator 250 from a guy at work. I knew there were problems with it but...
Hello everyone! A friend and I recently pulled a 78 KZ200 from the depths of his garage that hasn't been ridden in a while (4 years-ish). We decided this summer was a good time to get it going. The bike had only 2982 miles on it! So last night we changed the oil (10w40) and fuel, then popped...
I have a 1977 KZ1000 Ltd with 15k miles that has just developed a ticking noise on the left side coming from what sounds like the top of the front cam cover. At first I thought it might be a gummed up valve. I put in Sea Foam and flushed everything out and put in fresh oil. It helped a little but...
I posted this over in Mechanic's Corner but got no replies... I couldn't find an answer from my search. Where can I get a replacement air stem for my rear shocks - 1985 1100 LTD (ZN1100). (I hope they're available). thanks in advance. John Just found them at Bike Bandit for $21 - yikes. Does...
Hi, I'm new to the forum but have owned my KZ650SR since new in 1979. I recently had a carb fuel leak and the comments in the forum were of great help in solving the problem, the bike now starts and runs great. But when I choke-start it the throttle setting is way too high (5-6000 rpm). ...
Well just bought my first klr 250 and after 2 weeks of non stop riding it looks to have dropped a valve the rocker adjuster nut appears to have backed off (lost in bottom end) and knocked the keepers out and bam she ate the valve the piston is still good and the cylinder is ok but the head is shot...
I just tried to install new indicator bulbs on my G5c and they all worked but the speedometer light blew as soon as a revved the engine. Just wanted to know what needs to be replaced before i install a new one. all the other bulbs are fine but that one blew almost as soon as i revved it. i don't...
What size should I purchase or how do I correctly measure Thank you, Mike Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Motorcycle.com Free App
I have an '80 kz440 and for some reason they made this model with no center stand and no kick start, both of which bum me out. The problem is 99% of the time I am by myself and with no center stand checking the oil level is pretty much impossible. Also, when you do an oil & filter change do you...
I had to coat my tank twice and it still runs great.I wanna give it a new paint job but not this tank. cant find one this style anywhere
Does anyone know if there is such a thing as case guards for the 84 zn1100? If I've figured out one thing on this build it's, I'm very limited on inter-changable parts for the 84-85 zn1100. But of course, that's what you get when you take on a bike that was only made for 2 years. I have...
I was looking at new tubes and saw that they sell tube eliminators. Does anyone have any experience with these? Are there any made for street use and how are they compared to using a tube? I like the idea of not having flats or blow outs to worry about.
Well it may be time to sell the old friend. have had it for 4 years and it did me well but i have finally came to my sences and relize that @ 6.3 270 it is just a little to small. Any suggestions on what i should sell it for? gave it lots of love and i hope to sell it to someone that will do the...
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