Nice one. I finished a full Z900 resto last year. I have toms of parts if you get stuck for anything. Thanks, something I do need is the points cam that goes on the advance /retard unit red arrow on picture or the complete unit is that something you may have? Mine had an old electronic ignition on ...

Finally started on the 1976 A4 KZ900 USA import, needs a fair bit of work. First job destroy it to see what I've got!
Plan is full resto back to OG

CDNeal wrote:i will try and post some photos tomorrow

Thanks

I am looking to get the points cam sleeve (arrowed in red) that goes on the advance/retard unit on a A4.

If someone has removed one to fit electronic ignition maybe?

What are you doing with the old head?

What is wrong with it?

zed1015 wrote:That is the correct 005 20/40 degree advancer for all Z900, Z1000 up to the Z1R D1 .
The rotor needs swapping for a cam though if you want to run points.

Thanks, is it possible to get the rotor separately, do you know who would sell them, thanks very much for your help

I have a KZ900 I'm trying to get going. It had a Dyna electronic ignition on it that was knackered so I am putting it back to points. Ive got the plate, points, condensers but the advance /retard plate doesn't look its original. Could you knowledgable people have a look and tell me if its wrong and ...

Has anyone got one of these inner baffles from the air box silencer at all? I need to have all the measurements of it so I can make one. Unless someone has a spare kicking about?

TIA

Hi has anyone got any scrap heads they would like to move on? I am looking to practice TIG welding on fins as I have a broken one I need to repair and I want to practice, practice, practice before I attempt it! :eek Happy to accept donations(!) or pay beer tokens, etc. Can pick up or pay for post/pa...

Hi thewormman To my knowledge there's no list of what part needs which % of gloss, it's a matter of experience. I know that in the Z1R book (written by Tony Sculpher), there's a list of parts for the Z1R. I use the epoxy 2 component paint RAL9005 (black) (North Sea paints) from Cape Coatings. I thi...

Hi Thewormman. Which bike model are you after?. I have a Z900a4 which apart from servicing hasn't been touched so all finishes are original so can categorically say which bits are which finish. I also have a Z650 b1 which I have owned since new. Hi sorry only just seen the latest replies. What I ha...

Hi thewormman originally the frames and frame parts were painted, not powder coated. Most of the frame parts received a satin to gloss black (80% gloss) paint. Some parts like the front light and the rear light bracket were mat to satin (20 to 30% gloss) painted Brake parts, handlebar switches,...w...

About to start on my resoration. What are peoples thoughts on the finish for components? Powder coat or painted on things like the frame? I want it to be original but I also want the best if I decide to sell in the future when I get the bug to restore another one. I know someone will say personal ch...

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Oh, and your frame number is A4/A5. Pete Check your engine number too, it may have been changed at some point but could well be original. I've got a z1000 and a z1r which both have z1b engines. Just what was available at the time. Thanks engine number Z1E114*** so quite a way off the frame number Z...