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Author: needaz1100r
Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z900 Cylinder head cover plug
Replies: 6
Views: 1527

Re: Z900 Cylinder head cover plug

These save the issue for me every time..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182047702451
Author: needaz1100r
Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Spark plug grade mix
Replies: 9
Views: 3872

Re: Spark plug grade mix

Somebody I know is running a zed with two B8's and two B7's - Don't ask - but I do follow his logic and my opinion is that if it works then go for it ( but maybe don't rev the balls of it too often). Another opinion was that it's not a good idea, uneven heat blah blah. Boring really but I wondered ...
Author: needaz1100r
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years
Replies: 104
Views: 40496

Re: Z1-B resurrection after 43 years

wheelysteve wrote:Mark Kelleher of MK Classics can sort it out. He is near Reading Berks and highly recommended. You can find him on here as needaz1100r.


No pressure then :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author: needaz1100r
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: cam timing....
Replies: 33
Views: 4630

Re: cam timing....

Hi Pete it seems to me that the timing is correct. If you want to use the special Kawasaki tool for changing the shims don't forget to remove the gasket from the cylinderhead! GrtZ Philippe And DON'T turn the engine the wrong way or too far with the tool in place unless you want to throw some money...
Author: needaz1100r
Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Out and About
Topic: Surrey and Hampshire Hills
Replies: 8
Views: 2442

Re: Surrey and Hampshire Hills

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Author: needaz1100r
Thu May 27, 2021 6:34 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1A float height
Replies: 18
Views: 3314

Re: Z1A float height

If you think about it a narrower diameter hole will not allow the valve to travel in as far and this give a lower fuel height. Not sure about this bud, it's a tapered valve on a tapered seat, the hole size won't affect it in the same way as a tapered valve in a square drilled hole. I've just compar...
Author: needaz1100r
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Loom protection question - 1973 Z1
Replies: 9
Views: 1932

Re: Loom protection question - 1973 Z1

z2.john wrote:I used to get mine from here
http://vintageconnections.com/Products/ ... g-and-Wrap

There might be UK stockists by now. Be interested to know as shipping and customs is now a right pain from USA


Vehicle wiring products and, I think 12volt planet do it in the UK.
Author: needaz1100r
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Gaskets and Valve seals
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Re: Gaskets and Valve seals

flateddie wrote:I always chuck them and use the blue Viton ones from Suzuki performance spares


Me too.
Author: needaz1100r
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Valve shims?
Replies: 2
Views: 569

Re: Valve shims?

JWO261N wrote:Hey guys, I like to have parts available in my garage rather than stop a job and order stuff.
I’d like to buy a ‘shim kit’ if there is one?
Any good suppliers here in uk?


BMW K100 shims are the same and BMW do a kit.
Author: needaz1100r
Sun Feb 21, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier
Replies: 19
Views: 4297

Re: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier

rickm wrote:Would these also work on a Kawa Triple to replace the two separate items ?


Do you mean the SH232 that I mentioned? If so, then yes.
Author: needaz1100r
Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier
Replies: 19
Views: 4297

Re: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier

Have used combined regulate rectifier from electret,even cheap chinese ones and just put 3 alternator wires usuall yellow or white,if unsure to check wires from alternator and put red or black if using Hodna type and other to earth both on the battery perfect no trouble,used many times especially o...
Author: needaz1100r
Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier
Replies: 19
Views: 4297

Re: Z1000 MK II Regulator/Rectifier

Have used combined regulate rectifier from electret,even cheap chinese ones and just put 3 alternator wires usuall yellow or white,if unsure to check wires from alternator and put red or black if using Hodna type and other to earth both on the battery perfect no trouble,used many times especially o...
Author: needaz1100r
Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Z1 4-4
Replies: 11
Views: 2481

Re: Z1 4-4

Ultim8pc wrote:Worth repairing as they would be worth around £3k in an as new condition. (repaired and rechromed).


Cool, I'll get me welding goggles on.

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