Hi there - nice collection.

John Sorry to hear that - sounds like a nightmare. I think you are saying that oil is getting between the valve stem and head interface or the weld? Does sound like your best bet in another head, but then you'd still need to get it checked and reworked. You can use a z900 or 1000 head as they are id...

What's the issue with your head that makes you want to replace it?

Chris, I have found the one I knew I had...

ADRIAN H wrote:apologies in advance but NO NO NO NO

Z1000 filter is shorter.

Garry.L wrote:Contact Malcolm (Bikerboy), he''ll cut you a key from just the number.

Cheers Sir, but can't find anyone on here with that name..

Does any fellow member have a 782 key that I can buy or borrow as I have a z1000 without a key.
TIA

Glad you got it sorted and that the advice given on here was helpful.
This is what i love about this club.

Welcome Sir, glad you made it here.
Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

**SOLD** Kawasaki z900a5 American import - NOVA to hand. Nice & tidy condition - Starts and runs- everything works. 21k miles on clocks. All the chrome is particularly good. Mostly original (including the paintwork & seat), with exception of the period Kerker exhaust, chain guard and horn. S...

needaz1100r wrote:The carbs shouldn't overflow because the fuel tap lets petrol through. It will let you mask the problem though.

I agree. Would only overflow if the fuel height is too high, the the float valve is leaking, or a float is suck.

I think Padders is selling a nice one on the FB page?

BARGAIN!
GLWS

Have you done the following: Replaced the float valves, seats and washer?m (Even when slightly worn they can leak). Checked the actual fuel height, not just measured the float height? (Often the actual fuel height can be incorrect even though you've set the float height correctly). Fitted an inline ...