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Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:36 pm
Author: wheelysteve
Todays quiz...
Should the Z1R have the thin sprocket cover fitted as per Z1, Z900 ?
This is the one behind the main chain cover, just over the front sprocket.
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:46 pm
Author: z1bman
no it has a foam damper which is held in place by a steel cover & not the same as z1/ z900
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:51 pm
Author: wheelysteve
Thanks Z1bman
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:06 pm
Author: compo z1r
z1bman wrote:no it has a foam damper which is held in place by a steel cover & not the same as z1/ z900
you should have a sound arrester cover and damper
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Kawasaki ... 1438.l2649
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:13 pm
Author: zed1015
You mean this.
All my Z1R's had them.
If you haven't got one i'd fit one as it keeps all the crap from the chain spreading all over the clutch mech etc.
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Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:32 pm
Author: z1bman
zed1015 wrote:You mean this.
All my Z1R's had them.
If you haven't got one i'd fit one as it keeps all the crap from the chain spreading all over the clutch mech etc.
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that part 14024-008 is only fitted to the z1 / a/ b / z900
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:47 pm
Author: compo z1r
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Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:36 pm
Author: wheelysteve
Mine has the foam and the perforated metal cover in good nick but doesn't have the thin metal guard. I can't see one on he parts diagram either. Pretty sure this has never had one fitted as everything else seems to be on here which is normally ditched.
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:14 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
The cover plate was not fitted to Z1R. They were only on Z1 - z900. Although I have one fitted on my Z1000A2.
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:08 pm
Author: Philippe
Hi Chris
I fitted one on my Z1R, just in case... if the sprocket nut becomes loose for one reason or another you might hear it scratch against the plate and have the time to stop before it comes off. You never know it might help.
Greetings
Philippe
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:26 pm
Author: wheelysteve
Thanks for the replies. I think I've got a spare lurking in the garage so I might as well fit it to add a bit more protection.
The sprocket nuts seem to have a habit of loosening off even with the lock washer in place. Are the self locking ones sold by Z power any better ?
Re: Z1R Sprocket Cover
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:17 pm
Author: Philippe
Hi Steve
i have no idea about the self locking nuts. I allways use a NEW lock washer and fasten the nut to the correct torque as mentioned in the shop manual.
I allso bend the lock washer at two opposit places and hope it stays in place when riding at the speed of 120 Km/hr on the highway...so far so good!
Greetings
Philippe