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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Just picked up an 82 1100 with full Vetter package. My intention is to get it spruced up nicely and maybe even put a Veter sidecar on it, any leads on the sc please advise. What do you reccommend for cleaning oxidation from the alumminum?
I have a 1981 KZ1000 CSR and I have been noticing throughout the summer and especially now that my front brakes are much softer and therefore less effective when it is hot outside. They have a much more firm feel when its 55 degrees than they do when its 70 to 80 degrees. My only guess is the brake...
New to the forum and I have a question on my KZ body. I like the look of the earlier KZ's with the tail fin. What modifications will be required to fit a tailfin on my 1982 KZ1000 Ltd? Have any of you done the same?
Hi names Kyle and I need some help. Recently the belt for my 1983 kz440 snapped and I am unable to find a belt anywhere. I checked dealerships, online and kawasaki themselves and everyone is giving me the same answer, it is discontinued. If the part is discontinued, if anyone can find a new...
What performance modifications could I make with my '82 KZ440?
Hey all; just got on here. Looks like a bunch of you have some sick old bikes! I've got an '84 gpz 750 that's been sitting in my garage for the last couple years. I put it in the shop a couple weeks ago after getting the heads rebuilt. I finally heard it run today for the first time in a couple...
Greetings all The 3 phase stator on my KZ550 has approx 25 VAC on each leg to ground at 4K RPM (should be approx 50 volts per leg). Barely enough to keep the battery voltage over 12 volts.(should be 14.5 volts) I looked into a replacement but cannot decide who to get it from. Too many choices...
Okay, I feel stupid posting this as a new thread, but after searching for about an hour all I'm running into are threads about removing baffles and replacing stock pipes with all kinds of junk (HDs, V&H, tractor cans etc.) As with most things KZ, it seems that keeping it stock actually keeps the...
I'm restoring the exhaust on my GPz550, and I have a few questions 1) Are there any performance advantages/disadvantages to wrapping the headers on an aircooled bike? 2) What brand of VHT paint come highly recommended, and whats the recommended prep on the parts to be painted (currently the...
kawasaki triples canada meet / ride this year... heres some bikes 2011 Paris Triples Line up - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V711ovs4BLU&NR=1) heres a lil of one of our rides..and a very nice h2 was laid down..both rider and bike were ok afterwards ( but both were a lil sore )...
Hey everyone. Wondering if a kz400 gas tank will fit an 82 KZ440 LTD? Cant seem to find info on it. I am looking for a flatter profile on the bike. Thanks!
I am working on a 1979 KZ 400. Bike runs great no missing maybe runs a little rich but thats not the issue. The carb on the right side just pours out the over flow tube all the time. Carb on the left has no issue. So I took all the parts from the left carb put them in the right carb right carb...
I've been working on this problem for a few days now, and it's driving me crazy. Gotta love how the bike ran wonderfully until I got addicted to riding it! Here's the condensed version: I have an '86 454 LTD that i bought last year as a project and have had on the road for about four months now,...
hi all new to site so please be kind here we go. got this kawasaki as a project beeing a newbi. possibly need a wiring diagram its a 1986 550 unitrak. vin says zx 550 a2. charged battery up and no light nothing at all. will not turn over got 12.5vto all the lights and to incoming side of coils...
Are there any larger engines that can be mounted in a KZ440LTD frame, a 550 or whatever? Thanks, Dalton in Oreeegone.
Hey Guys, my first post/kawi I just bought this bike as a "quick fix" to not having a car for a few months, only to find out that its a rebuild, so not street legal yet. I have put a lot of time and money into this bike, so at this point I'm determined to finishing this project. I just recently...
New to posting, but have gotten a lot of good tips off this site. I have a '79 KZ650 SR D2 and would love to fully restore it. I am mechanically incline and have been babying the bike since I ride it every day in NYC and it takes a beating. I have 50k miles on it, love the bike and know that...
just got it about a month ago, so far i have chased electric gremlins, stopped a couple of leaks, synced carbs. recently modified a h-d dyna seat to fit. "J" motor in it now, stock spectre out with plans on rebuilding.
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I've Done some searching and can't seem to find the information I'm looking for. I'm building a bobber outa my 78 kz1000 and would like to pretty much ditch the old wiring harness all together if possible. I'm wanting to run a Headlight, Taillight, Blinkers and thats pretty much it for...
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