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Author: 777 EMU
Mon Aug 29, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: z1000 a1 cylinder base o rings and gasket compound
Replies: 0
Views: 221

z1000 a1 cylinder base o rings and gasket compound

i am replacing the o rings in the cylinder base, can anyone advise should these be fitted by pressing down fully into recess or just left slightly proud of the block.
also recommendation for gasket compound for camshaft end plugs and was going to use around block oilways as per manual
thanks
Author: 777 EMU
Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: camshafts for z1000 A1 wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1240

Re: camshafts for z1000 A1 wanted

thanks jerry, arrived safely today , spot on.
cheers
john
Author: 777 EMU
Sun May 29, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: camshafts for z1000 A1 wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1240

Re: camshafts for z1000 A1 wanted

guys many thanks for advice , are the sprockets all the same mounting hole positions as i have my originals if i can swop them over?
Author: 777 EMU
Sun May 29, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: camshafts for z1000 A1 wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1240

camshafts for z1000 A1 wanted

can anybody help with a set of camshafts for a 1977 Z1000A1.
thanks
john
Author: 777 EMU
Sat May 28, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1
Replies: 13
Views: 1564

Re: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1

exhaust shim , if the lobe hard facing is "mullered" is it something that is recoverable ? Cams cam be re-faced but the cost may be more than picking up another good used set . You would need to contact one of the cam shops i mentioned to find out. All the z900-1000 kickstart motor cams a...
Author: 777 EMU
Wed May 25, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1
Replies: 13
Views: 1564

Re: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1

The journals are fine if within tolerances, the cam lobe looks like the hard facing is mullered. Possibly heat related and infrequent oil changes. What's the shims like on the affected lobes. Some aftermarket shims are poor quality and can cause lobe damage. exhaust shim , if the lobe hard facing i...
Author: 777 EMU
Mon May 23, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1
Replies: 13
Views: 1564

Re: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1

pictures of camshafts, the marking on the lobe is the exhaust cam , this is the cylinder that was oiling up and on examination has damaged vale stem oil seal. hope these pictures help, thanks again.
john
Author: 777 EMU
Sun May 22, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1
Replies: 13
Views: 1564

camshaft repair / replacement question Z1000A1

Z1000 a1 : this is all new to me so not sure if cams can be repaired? There is some scoring on journals and looks like some kind of wear on exhaust lobe, looks like when chrome wears off parts showing zinc underneath. Any suggestions regarding experts in the northwest area? Hope this makes sense, an...
Author: 777 EMU
Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Carb rebuild Z1000 A1 Lubrication?
Replies: 1
Views: 970

Carb rebuild Z1000 A1 Lubrication?

mikuni carbs i was wondering should i lubricate the Throttle Valve Bracket , the rose joint ball. i have striped the mikuni carbs and sonic cleaned them but didn't clean the bracket and ball joint as i wasn't sure about lubricating the joint. i have managed to source a replacement adjuster and refer...
Author: 777 EMU
Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: z1000 a1 mikuni carb adjuster
Replies: 5
Views: 2215

Re: z1000 a1 mikuni carb adjuster

thanks for quick response :D , will give them a try
Author: 777 EMU
Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: z1000 a1 mikuni carb adjuster
Replies: 5
Views: 2215

z1000 a1 mikuni carb adjuster

hi just got my 1977 z1000 a1 an upon trying to adjust the carbs with morgan carb balancer two of the screw adjusters at the top of the slides are damaged,the screw slot is worn and i cant properly adjust them. does any one know either part number or supplier of replacements ,all my searches have pro...
Author: 777 EMU
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:52 am
Forum: New Here?
Topic: new member
Replies: 11
Views: 5451

new member

:) Hi just introducing myself just got a 1977 Z1000 A1 ,its originaly a USA import. not standard paint its more a lime green , Pipe sounds lovely. some minor problems but i will ask you experts for advice. this is my second Z1000 A1 the first i purchased in 1977 brand new from ormskirk kawaski centr...

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