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1973 Z1a

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:25 pm
Author: noonster1962
Wheres the best place to by pistons (what make)
gasket set
Valve stems etc.
I know about Zedpower.
The prices for these items vary,i don't want to use ebay.

Re: 1973 Z1a

Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:35 pm
Author: Al
It depends very much on what you want!
Genuine Kawasaki parts from the usual suspect; ZPower, Cradley Kawasaki, Z1 enterprises etc.
Aftermarket repro from; Saisei, Zpower, Z1 Enterprises, Legend Motorcycles, M&P Swansea, Keyster etc.
Aftermarket tuning; Debbens, Grumpy 1260, Dyna UK, Talon, etc.
Second hand: John Browse etc.

Specifically; Cant help with pistons, Kawasaki gaskets very expensive and i think only available separately for yours, valve stem seals in packaged gasket sets 'Vesra' etc seem fine to me, head gasket dont know either but many people with 'early' bikes wont use anything other than Kawasaki genuine gaskets, pistons, valve stem seals and so on.

Mine is a 'later' bike and therefore i have limited choices so; Cometic, Wiseco, APE, DYNA, EBC, and so forth.

Minefield was the word i was looking for :D :D :D

AL

Re: 1973 Z1a

Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:37 pm
Author: 8 Valve Mark
hi, noonster, i posted a reply in your other post "z1a engine issues" incase you have missed it. cheers mark