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1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

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1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#1 PostAuthor: csx355 » Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:13 am

Hi all - if anyone has some pics or 'idiot's guide tips' to the correct routing of a new wiring harness on a bare frame I would be grateful. Particularly where it passes through, under or around the frame tubes and battery box. I have pics of the positioning of everything that I took off the frame prior to powder coating but the old harness was a tangled mess at the bottom of a bin liner. Thanks in anticipation.

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#2 PostAuthor: csx355 » Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:04 am

Could I bump this before it gets lost? Anyone with a z1000a1 that has or could take some pics of the wiring loom placement and where the clips are would be really helpful. Many thanks.

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#3 PostAuthor: FER » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:31 pm

My advice would be to use the pics in the Kawasaki workshop manual , spend a wee bit time looking at all the pics and you should get it right .
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#4 PostAuthor: GinjaDave » Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:59 am

I know its no help but I'm in the same boat, my one didn't even have a loom when I got it. All I have been doing is looking at any pictures I can find in workshop manuals and the like.
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#5 PostAuthor: csx355 » Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:48 pm

Thanks Dave - your reply has at least made me feel that I'm not missing something obvious. I know where the components go and where they plug into the harness, I just want to route the harness correctly from the outset to save hassle when everything is on the bike. Just a few pics from members bikes would be useful. The manuals just dont show the detail I need.

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#6 PostAuthor: pertonpc » Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:07 pm

I built a Z1-R which will be similar.
There is a video you can pause to see a lot of how the loom goes on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtAwler4L4w

and if you look at the photo story there are a few pics - especially around the battery box components & wiring. http://www.zedrider.co.uk/z1-r.html
. . . all the pics will enlarge if you click them.

Also the Z1000 A1 Assembly & Preparation Manual from Kawasaki can be downloaded free here - http://www.zedrider.co.uk/service--owners-manuals.html

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#7 PostAuthor: csx355 » Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:41 am

Brilliant Mark - that's perfect - and what a top bike. I missed the bloggy rebuild article on zedrider, I think I have a new reference point. Thank you.

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#8 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:12 pm

Hi - I am just starting the "pull apart" phase of a z1000 a2 refurb. All the sidepanels / tank / tail is off and the carbs pulled. It seems to be all the original loom and electrics. I probably have reasonable views of everything - let me know what you need and I'll photograph when I'm next in the shed.
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#9 PostAuthor: csx355 » Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:50 pm

That's fantastic thanks Graham - I just need to see where the deviates under or over the frame. Routing under the tank and up through the headstock.

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#10 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:44 pm

Could we have this info posted on here please? Ta
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#11 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:59 pm

Some of the pictures I took on Sunday - not especially for the wiring will take some more in a day or two....
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#12 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:15 pm

Hi again - sorry for the delay, first time back in the shed this week. So - had a good look at where the loom goes and took the following picks which seemed to be the main parts you might be interested in. Hope it helps
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#13 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:18 pm

Oh dammit - missed one ! :biggrin
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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#14 PostAuthor: csx355 » Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:15 pm

Graham you are a total star - apologies for the delay in thanking you but I'm currently surfing my titz off if France. I know it's tough but someone has to do it! What you have posted will save me hours of messing about. Many thanks. Steve

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Re: 1978 Z1000a1 Wiring Harness Routing

#15 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:00 am

Steve
Glad to be of service - you caught me spot on time. My old original wiring is headed for the bin so I have a question. Have you sourced a new loom for your project? If so, any advice on good suppliers ? I supposein a way I should take it in myself and build a replica.... hmmm

Any tips most welcome :D
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