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Author: noonster1962
Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:25 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set
Replies: 13
Views: 4260

Re: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set

stems seals gone as well,but i have these.

just wanting a set of std rings/top end gasket set
Author: noonster1962
Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set
Replies: 13
Views: 4260

Re: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set

Took head off on Thurs night.
Took barrel to my local engine m/c shop to be measured .
His recommendations are,Barrels are ok
Hone the barrel
Fit new rings.
Wheres best place for a top end gasket set
Set of std piston rings please.
Author: noonster1962
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set
Replies: 13
Views: 4260

Re: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set

Thank you for that. Don't know exactly until the head comes off then i can get them measured up at my local engine building company. The compression test was conducted when the engine was hot,throttle wide open. each cylinder read 70psi. Know for a few years now one day i would need the stem seals d...
Author: noonster1962
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set
Replies: 13
Views: 4260

Re: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set

Taking the head off in a couple of weeks,so i don't know for sure. Just getting a idea of cost.
But what do know now is
When starting up from cold the bike smokes a lot,then disappears when warm
Compression tests so an even 70psi per cylinder
Author: noonster1962
Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: 1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set
Replies: 13
Views: 4260

1973 Zia gasket set and pistons set

Doing a rebuild in the next couple of week and looking for the above.
Been comparing prices on ebay,power etc.
Any tips guys when buying the above.
I know i need quality items.
What gasket sets are good,same question for pistons.
Been told imd pistons are good,anybody else agree with this ?

thanks
Author: noonster1962
Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: z1A VALVE STEM SEALS
Replies: 2
Views: 1352

z1A VALVE STEM SEALS

Seen a lot of discussions about stem seals and gasket sets. Normally buy from zed power,but some items can be very expensive. Looking at a top end rebuild new pistons,rebore,valve stem seals. Seen these on ebay Kawasaki Z900 7mm Viton Valve Stem seals set of 8. The best! 362100452380 are these any g...
Author: noonster1962
Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: 1973 Z1a
Replies: 2
Views: 1408

1973 Z1a

Wheres the best place to by pistons (what make)
gasket set
Valve stems etc.
I know about Zedpower.
The prices for these items vary,i don't want to use ebay.
Author: noonster1962
Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Zia engine issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2142

Re: Zia engine issues

How do i get in touch with Zed1015
Author: noonster1962
Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:35 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Zia engine issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2142

Zia engine issues

Im wanting a good Z1 engine builder please in the south yorkshire area,if possible. My 73 Z1a as always smoked abit,but over the years its got worse,i know its burning oil a bit. Did a compression test,only got 70psi. So I'm thing i my need a top end rebuild,rebore etc. may be carbs balancing as wel...

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