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- Thu Nov 02, 2017 4:25 am
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: Z1000 A1 Airbox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2034
Re: Z1000 A1 Airbox
Hi Adrian as z1bman wrote: the silencer tubes are missing. Those plastic tubes were attached by 3 small screws and it was a common practice by owners to remove them. They did this in an attempt to get more air through the carbs . It didn't, the only thing that changed was the noise of the intake suc...
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:37 am
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: exhaust rubbers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3744
Re: exhaust rubbers
Hi Swampy don't panic! The 4 in 4 exhaust is not so difficult to mount on the bike if you follow the right working order. If it's the first time you do this, find a couple of helping hands to hold the exhaust pipe when you're wrestling to fit it onto the exhaust ports. Start with the number 2 exhaus...
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 4:55 am
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: Matching paint, Stardust silver Z1100R
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1581
Re: Matching paint, Stardust silver Z1100R
Hi John a close substitute colour for "Stardust Silver" is "Havasu Blue", found on the 2004 Hodna Acura MDX cars. My paint supplier added a little bit more blue. Mind that the colour changes when applying a clear coat of varnish over it! I used a light grey base coat on my bike a...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:37 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Z1000ST Restauration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 34100
Re: Z1000ST Restauration
Hi
I understand . So many projects, so little time...
good luck with the Z 900A4 and the Z1000A1.
GrtZ
Philippe
I understand . So many projects, so little time...
good luck with the Z 900A4 and the Z1000A1.
GrtZ
Philippe
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:47 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Z1000ST Restauration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 34100
Re: Z1000ST Restauration
Hi guys
@ rickm: thanks
@ PAULJAC47 : I agree, they are great to ride !
@ Ultim8pc: go for it, buy a shop manual and a parts list,take the parts out of their boxes, get it back together and ENJOY !!!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
@ rickm: thanks
@ PAULJAC47 : I agree, they are great to ride !
@ Ultim8pc: go for it, buy a shop manual and a parts list,take the parts out of their boxes, get it back together and ENJOY !!!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:08 am
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: Z1000 Restoration
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5737
Re: Z1000 Restoration
Hi James I use a kit from Restom, a French brand, and I'm very satisfied about the quality. The kit consists of a degreaser, a deruster and a 2 component resine. It takes about 2 days to apply it, there's a notice how you have to use it but it's written in French. For a Z1000 fueltank it costs about...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 4:52 am
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: Z1000 a1 exhausts?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 20713
Re: Z1000 a1 exhausts?
Hi Simon take a look at the website of bazar de la becane in Dunkirk , France, a replica exhaust for a Z1000A1 costs 1350 Euro. He assured me a few months ago that they fit and look like the original ones. I think he understands enough English to help you. I can't say anything about the quality of t...
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:40 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Z1000ST Restauration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 34100
Re: Z1000ST Restauration
Hello I'm back The lower cranckcase must be prepared now. I start by putting the shift drum half way in, then I install the 4th/5th gear shift fork and secure it by it's bolt and lockwasher. The bolt goes into the middle groove of the shift drum. DSCN3007.JPG Then I put the shift drum in place and t...
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:11 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Z1000ST Restauration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 34100
Z1000ST Restauration
Hi Guys I started the restauration of a '79 ( E1) Z1000 ST. I bought the bike in 2012 and used it as a donor bike. Throughout the years all that left was a frame and the bottom end of the engine. In the spring of this year I had the opportunity to buy 10 boxes of ST parts and decided to rebuilt/rest...
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:26 pm
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: Head difference
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4080
Re: Head difference
Hi ianali in the US in the early eighties of the previous century they worried about emission. Kawasaki came up with the idea to add fresh air to the exhaust gasses in order to get them cleaner and to be able to meet the US regulations so they could continue selling bikes in the US. There was a tube...
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:07 pm
- Forum: Bike Help
- Topic: Chrome front mudguard question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2614
Re: Chrome front mudguard question
Hi Charly I don't know why you changed your bike's 19 inch front wheel for an 18 inch one, but anyway if you want the front mudgard to fit tighter on the 18 inch wheel have you thought about drilling holes a bit higher in the mudgard ? :eek Try it out first before drilling !!! Does it looks right? I...
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:45 pm
- Forum: New Here?
- Topic: Back in the Land of the Z1
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9105
Re: Back in the Land of the Z1
Hi Haggler Tony Sculpher mentions in his great book "Kawasaki (K)Z1000 Z1-R" that: " a good substitute for the original color "metallic stardust silver" is "Havasu Blue" which is found on 2004 model Hodna Acura MDX cars." Find one, it's worth the money and it'...
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:23 am
- Forum: New Here?
- Topic: A new one from Belgium
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7602
Re: A new one from Belgium
Hi guys
thanks for the warm welcome and for the many compliments !
@ Garry.L: I'm aware of the fact that some models litter my collection but I'll keep them anyway, perfection is not of this world
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
thanks for the warm welcome and for the many compliments !
@ Garry.L: I'm aware of the fact that some models litter my collection but I'll keep them anyway, perfection is not of this world
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:57 pm
- Forum: Show us Yours
- Topic: My latest project complete.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12727
Re: My latest project complete.
Hi Dave
very well done, she's a beauty! Congratulations!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
very well done, she's a beauty! Congratulations!
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:49 am
- Forum: New Here?
- Topic: A new one from Belgium
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7602
A new one from Belgium
Hello to everyone I'm new on the Z1Owners forum and I would like to introduce myself. My name is Philippe, I live in Belgium (East-Flanders) and my native language is Flemish... so if I write mistakes please pardon me. I'm allmost 55 years young ( as a matter of fact I'm 22 years old but have 33 yea...