Rich wrote:Upto and including Mk2s - you are missing the washer that goes on top of the spring and stops it from biting into the filter rubber. Check your filter to see if it is stuck to it.

Nope, nowt there.
Thanks everyone.... I'll order one from Z Power.

According to the Kawasaki workshop manual, there should be a 'filter cover' that goes on the oil filter mounting bolt, after the O-ring. Do they mean a washer ? If so, is it's thickness critical ? Basically, all that was on my filter bolt is the O-ring, then the spring, followed by the oil filter el...

I've made a decision..... :idea: Like Pasc stated, it needs to have some form of one-way system between the front and back of the sump. I'm therefore going to fabricate a lightweight hinge and mount it at the front 'gate', allowing oil only to come forward from the rear of the sump, the hinge closin...

I see your point Pasc..
Back to the drawing board it is then.

Still suffering with the oil light flickering when under hard acceleration so thought I'd take a look in the depths of the lube system. Strainer is clean as a whistle, pump's fine so refitted with new seal (cheers Pigford). Looking at the sump casting, at the 'gates' in particular, would it be OK to...

A truly nice colour scheme that.... so look forward to seeing the bike built up

Kawanut

If it helps I can send you some photos of how the oil lines run with sizes etc. PM me if you need help.

Regs, Will

To calculate compression ratio:- 1. Set piston at TDC. 2. Remove plug. 3. Add and record the amount of light oil you can get through the spark plug hole until it comes halfway up the plug threads. 4. Add this amount to your cylinder capacity 5. Now divide this amount by what you got in 6. This is yo...

MaineKZ

Too dear.... try here instead (UK too). They should have everything you need. Top quality and as originals !!
http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/inter-bikes ... erpage=500

paul doran wrote:at last someone with a sense of humour
good on you will
lighten up guy's

Hmmm.. I've had to change it again

Hmmm yes, this 'smut' will get us nowhere

ps. Like me new avtar

Your other and simple option is to bore out the block to 70mm and fit standard Z1000 (1015cc) pistons. The compression ratio will automatically increase giving a tad more oomph

Ralph
Top squire you are sir. You are indeed a credit to the club.

That's great news... there's nowt like beating the demons

Personally I think although the Martins, as with any old cafe racer, handle much better with later cycle parts fitted (tyre width/choice etc) I still think they look much better as standard... unless of course it came with the std Zed front end :P Ah well, whatever you're bringing Paul, I'm sure it'...