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Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Mon Jun 02, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Head Gaskets
Replies: 17
Views: 1256

Re: Head Gaskets

Put head gaskets and pattern o rings on my Z900A4 and is perfect plus just replaced cam chain tensioner and spring supplied by Zpower and again is perfect. Made sure head was level and replaced due to 20years the o ring was failing plus weeping from ends,always had same problems on all 4 cylinders a...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Z900 a4 lower r/h pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 1685

Re: Z900 a4 lower r/h pipe

Just bought it Thanks
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Z900 a4 lower r/h pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 1685

Re: Z900 a4 lower r/h pipe

Did you sell the pipe plrase?
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Motobatt Terminals?
Replies: 7
Views: 3479

Re: Motobatt Terminals?

Have had motobatt batteries on my Z900A4for approx 22years and no issues and the correct one is MTBX10LA2 because A4 standard battery box has bracket above battery for snorkel from air box so MTB14LA2 or YB14LA2 or whatever battery company number will not fit,they fit earlier models but not A4 or Su...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: B2 Auto Advancer and Pick Ups.
Replies: 3
Views: 1971

Re: B2 Auto Advancer and Pick Ups.

Have used Athena and gasket sets and both come with correct O rings but make sure you fit the correct size which fits in outer edge of head gasket which you fit first and ensure camchain one is fitted right way round and don't use gasket sealer which when hot and running can cause leaks and yes have...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Gpz 900 r
Replies: 3
Views: 3405

Re: Gpz 900 r

Would leave as is due to frame dynamics for the engine and fitting Gpz900 would add weight in wrong area plus radiator etc hence why new Bimoa z1000sx is laid out with rad under seat!
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: GPZ1100B2 Ohlins Shocks / Others ?
Replies: 16
Views: 12039

Re: GPZ1100B2 Ohlins Shocks / Others ?

HaveHagon7610 shocks on my GPZ1100B2 which have adjustable damping as well as Spring rate and are brilliant. When ordered got springs to my weight truthfully and have been for about 10years with no problems even on Trackdays cost about £200 when bought.Handles very well and safe giving confidence ZR...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: GPZ1100B2/Uni-track barrels
Replies: 8
Views: 3013

Re: GPZ1100B2/Uni-track barrels

GPZ1100B2 have 17 mm wrist or small end bearings and z1100 upto 82,unit rack barrels do fit but have 18 mm small end Pistons. Have got a piston kit 1170 with head gasket from cruzuzing image from Japan and are excellent quality. Z1100 are same barrels but silver and cheaper plus all bolts o rings ar...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Tyre options
Replies: 10
Views: 3232

Re: Tyre options

Have used Avon RoadRider tyres on my GPZ1100B2 and Z900A4 for years and standard size on both,3.25 x19 and 4.00x18 on Z900 and no wobbles even at Cadwell Trackdays. 3.25 x19 on front of Gpz1100B2 after fitting recommended tyre 100/90/19 Avon which caught mudguard when at speed which was dangerous so...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier
Replies: 19
Views: 6639

Re: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier

Have got an electrex world combined on my 69 H1 500 triple which have owned for 20years and got fed up with regulator points falling off especially when doing 2stroke track days. Been done for about 15 years and have had excellent charging.
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: MOT rules on brake lights
Replies: 5
Views: 1738

Re: MOT rules on brake lights

Brake light switch is under front master cylinder and held by a small screw with 2 wires attached,uncouple and place a jumper wire or split in and see if light works on rear with ignition on,if so switch needs replacing. Common switch couple of quid on eBay To check switch use meter on ohms to check...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: 1 is never enough
Replies: 11
Views: 6891

Re: 1 is never enough

Never seen a gold white 1000RX and looks lovely,seen a GPX750 in that colour. I have owned 5 Gpz900Rs and 1000RX,ZX10B which I still have and a ZZR1100D6 also still have,you could say I like Kawasaki bikes. GPZ1000RX was a good but underestimated but have always changed air rear shocks on all and ar...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Carbs for 1100 GPZ. Still wanted !
Replies: 18
Views: 6771

Re: Carbs for 1100 GPZ. Still wanted !

Got Dynojet kit off eBay from Ireland,set of Z1100R carbs on eBay at moment for £250 or offers. Z1100A1 is correct and Suzuki Gs1000 carbs slide carbs both fit but not sure if cv type fit but are same Spain's on GS head. Hope this helps
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:27 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier
Replies: 19
Views: 6639

Re: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier

Have used combined regulate rectifier from electret,even cheap chinese ones and just put 3 alternator wires usuall yellow or white,if unsure to check wires from alternator and put red or black if using Hodna type and other to earth both on the battery perfect no trouble,used many times especially on...
Author: Adrianbrooksbank
Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Front chain drive sprocket
Replies: 9
Views: 2655

Re: Front chain drive sprocket

The best tool for all chain sizes is the WHALE type riveting tool approx £90 and do a perfect job. The tool has pin to disconnect chain and able to put side plates on and rivet properly using a hammer and they last well and made well had mine 20 years and used it at local bike shop to do customers. ...

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