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Author: Al
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: RS34 Flatslides carbs parts help
Replies: 2
Views: 109

Re: RS34 Flatslides carbs parts help

I have bought genuine Mikuni parts from Motocarb in recent times for my flatslides but not these specific parts. Drop him an e-mail with all the details and he may be able to help.
http://www.motocarb.com/
AL
Author: Al
Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:52 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Gpz1100 a1 crank
Replies: 1
Views: 91

Re: Gpz1100 a1 crank

There are three, as far as i know, models with the Unitrak 1100 ZX11 engine and crank. Unitrak, 1100R1 and the later USA spectre 1100. The labelling, descriptions, identification of some of the Unitrak (UT) cranks on ebay seems quite misleading in some and plain wrong in others! That welded crank ma...
Author: Al
Mon Jun 23, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1100/1170 head gasket issues
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: Z1100/1170 head gasket issues

No Ai needed, MLS head gaskets are; More expensive Last ten times longer Dont fall apart like fibre / graphite sh1te Dont rely solely on pressure to create a seal Dont need re-torquing Dont leak even at the oilways They are shiny Can in theory be re-used if not damaged Dont need a formal spearate se...
Author: Al
Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:25 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1100/1170 head gasket issues
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: Z1100/1170 head gasket issues

Have you thought about the MLS head gaskets?
AL
Author: Al
Mon Jun 16, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: High compression issue
Replies: 5
Views: 313

Re: High compression issue

Hi Scott, its not just your HC pistons that are to blame, its just as much to do with your cams and cam timing increasing cranking compression pressure! Battery internal configuration gives XYZ parameters and one variable is CCA. This can be increased by manipulating the AH capacity and other design...
Author: Al
Thu May 08, 2025 10:22 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Vm26 model ID?
Replies: 3
Views: 1569

Re: Vm26 model ID?

Author: Al
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: METER,FUEL - 28011-1032 - Kawasaki
Replies: 4
Views: 3388

Re: METER,FUEL - 28011-1032 - Kawasaki

Did you mean this?? Shared with several models if this is what you were after.
If yours doesnt return to zero when turned off, that is correct. They dont have a return spring!
https://www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-kz1000r2 ... 280111025/

AL
Author: Al
Fri Apr 25, 2025 10:14 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: KZ1000 1981 Delcevic 4 into 1
Replies: 2
Views: 2876

Re: KZ1000 1981 Delcevic 4 into 1

That would be about right. Standard is around 1 1/4 i think. Long time since the CV's with a 4 into 1 but they were averagely 3,.... from 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 and thats with the colourtune. Not all the same but there it is. This avoids; spitting back through the carbs when cold, hanging throttle and poppi...
Author: Al
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:31 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Another Z650...
Replies: 132
Views: 538895

Re: Another Z650...

No, I run tubeless tyres, there is sealant between the inner rim edge the the alloy centre. Got it. Having persevered for many years with tubes in mine i was offered some spray sealer by the tech at the bike shop that fit my tyres. Initially i thought it was an answer but decided against it ultimat...
Author: Al
Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Another Z650...
Replies: 132
Views: 538895

Re: Another Z650...

That would have been a lot of drill and tap time but results speak for themselves. Very purposeful and unique into the bargain. Do i take it you run tubes in them? I do with the Astralites because it would be unthinkable for the gasket to let go if a rivett popped or similar. Tubes do cause me a few...
Author: Al
Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Another Z650...
Replies: 132
Views: 538895

Re: Another Z650...

That looks like a really nice job on the wheel. Have you seen the mod where they drill out the rivett at the root of each of the spokes and put a bolt and locknut through there? It may have been for the Heskeths' i dont know but mine which is the same wheel as yours was done before i got it. Definat...
Author: Al
Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1100R fork ears
Replies: 8
Views: 3996

Re: Z1100R fork ears

Are they the same as 1000R?
If so there may be a LHS one here which would be a start, not ideal but there it is.
https://www.leboncoin.fr/ad/equipement_moto/2966294733

AL
Author: Al
Fri Apr 11, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z650 Grab Rail
Replies: 13
Views: 3706

Re: Z650 Grab Rail

He was making a very high quality and authentic product but unfortunately there was one small aspect / nuance he could not reproduce faithfully so using the term; "identical to original" did not sit well with some customers. He was asked a very direct question; are they identical to origin...
Author: Al
Tue Apr 01, 2025 1:07 pm
Forum: Out and About
Topic: Springtime Z900 Ride today
Replies: 7
Views: 6050

Re: Springtime Z900 Ride today

Well done Andrew, i know those roads really well and good to see you keeping them used.
Looked like you were on the IOM TT at one point as well. :)
AL
Author: Al
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:47 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Gpz1100 a1 1983 barrels
Replies: 6
Views: 1916

Re: Gpz1100 a1 1983 barrels

They tried different numbers of counter-bores; 4 and 2 and more and less and none. All leaked at some point. You can use any of the 1100 sets; z1100 shaft, Gpz1100 B and Unitrak and Z1100R1, ZN so long as you use an MLS gasket which i guarantee will not leak. Cometic one-piece and you'll have to tak...

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