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Author: davidcouzens
Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:29 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1 front suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1519

Re: Z1 front suspension

thanks for the input on swapping the internals all.
Dave
Author: davidcouzens
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:01 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1 front suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1519

Z1 front suspension

Hi all Have a z1 with early front suspension. It is a bit clunky. I have read elsewhere that this is a common characteristic of these and Kawasaki changed this system going forward. Has anyone on here improved this knocking? I’m thinking some better springs might help. There is some wear on the comp...
Author: davidcouzens
Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:51 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Loctite on cylinder studs
Replies: 0
Views: 585

Loctite on cylinder studs

Hi All
Which Loctite or equavalent is recommended for the cylinder studs that hold the head and barrel together?
I'm thinking Loctite 272 but any others better or more suitable?

thanks in advance

Dave
Author: davidcouzens
Mon Sep 23, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 A1 Sprocket Carrier
Replies: 0
Views: 722

Z1000 A1 Sprocket Carrier

Hi All

Looking for a sprocket carrier for a Z1000 A1 or A2 for standard spoke wheel. Has anyone got one?

Many thanks

Dave
Author: davidcouzens
Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Kerker 4in1 Megaphone
Replies: 0
Views: 790

Kerker 4in1 Megaphone

Hi All
looking for a Kerker 4 in 1 megaphone exhaust for a z1000 a1

chrome preferred must be nice

many thanks
Dave
Author: davidcouzens
Sat Sep 07, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 swingarm
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Re: Z1000 swingarm

All sorted now many thanks
Author: davidcouzens
Fri Sep 06, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 swingarm
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Re: Z1000 swingarm

Hi thanks for the reply. I think that only the bearings are different between the a1 and a2? Which I believe won't cause me a problem to fit?
Author: davidcouzens
Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1000 swingarm
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Z1000 swingarm

Hi looking now for a standard z1000 a1 or a2 swing arm not bothered which also if anyone can confirm z1r swingarm might fit as the part number appears to be the same? Many thanks.
Author: davidcouzens
Tue Aug 27, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Jmc or metmachex swing arm
Replies: 3
Views: 1328

Re: Jmc or metmachex swing arm

Hi could you send me images of both please I'm more interested in the one that doesn't have the deep bracing tbf but would appreciate a look at both. I can pm my mobile for WhatsApp if better.
Author: davidcouzens
Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Jmc or metmachex swing arm
Replies: 3
Views: 1328

Jmc or metmachex swing arm

Hi anyone got a jmc or metmachex swing arm for a z1000 a1 ?
Many thanks Dave
Author: davidcouzens
Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Dyna coil
Replies: 12
Views: 1934

Re: Dyna coil

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So got a replacement coil and changed the mounting arrangements on both to this. Bike fired up and hopefully no further problems. Thanks for the help all. :D
Author: davidcouzens
Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Dyna coil
Replies: 12
Views: 1934

Re: Dyna coil

Yes a good tip thanks again
Author: davidcouzens
Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Dyna coil
Replies: 12
Views: 1934

Re: Dyna coil

I can dispense with the nylon washers and use some extra half nuts on the screws to mount the coils in the current position
Author: davidcouzens
Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Dyna coil
Replies: 12
Views: 1934

Re: Dyna coil

Thanks Warren That is a steel washer under the cross head screw. I used the nylon washers as the slot pan screws that connect to the coils are close to the bikes frames and can touch and short to keep them away from the frame. So I guess I need to somehow allow the metal heat sink to dissipate heat ...
Author: davidcouzens
Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Dyna coil
Replies: 12
Views: 1934

Re: Dyna coil

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this is the other side the duff coil was mounted the same

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