[antnleebowden]

Hey everybody I'm 45 year old with the bike that's new to me I paid $300 for from a lady that works dispatch for a towing company in New Orleans it had been supposedly in a wreck but nothing other than the blinkers being broke showed any sort of damage however had been sitting for 3 years of course the carb is gummed up which unfortunately I wore one of the diaphragms while trying to clean it the back wheel was locked up due to so much brake dust being built up with the combination of sitting for so long and getting some moisture created almost a concrete inside of the hub but I got that rolling freely now just looking for any help anybody knows good spot to buy parts used or new would welcome any help I could get with any tips to this particular bike . Slidell ,Louisiana currently hello to all.

 

[WFO-KZ]

Welcome to the forums. Sounds like you got a good deal on the bike.

For a good primer on where to get parts, start on the thread link below. It's an older thread but largely still relevant. Don't worry about the title stating it is for KZ-Z1 bikes. But I would also suggest you try your local dealer. Most will provide you with free shipping so don't forget to figure that in when you shop around.

Parts sources for KZ/Z1 bikes

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/...

www.kawasakimotorcycle.org

 

[Kawasakian]

The carb diaphragms can be found easily on EBAY (around $35 bucks ea., change both of them). I would recommend taking the carbs apart as much as you can, and soaking them in a can of Berryman Chem-Dip. This stuff really gets into all the passages, nooks and crannies. The can has a basket in it so the parts won't fall through, and is reusable. You will have to drain all the fluids to play it safe, and make sure there is fluid in there. Those bikes customize very very nicely. They are solid machines. For $300 bucks, every dollar you put into it will return you $2.00. IMHO

 

[Evilwestsidefan]

I ride a 97 ' vulcan 800 classic, parts are not a problem, also you should be able to get the carb going. The 800 is a great motorcycle you will really enjoy it once you get her going.
Any of the online motorcycle stores will have items. Kawasakipartshouse has pretty much everything for your carb.

 

[bweighmaster]

Welcome to the forum , Enjoy that new 2 u bargain ... can't find those deals everyday .....