Gpz1100b1 Grab rail

[scott]

My grab rail has a long stem on the right hand side and a short stem on the left hand side. The right hand side mates perfectly to the frame mount. The left hand side does not reach the frame mount. Looks like a space of about 15mm...approximately. Does some sort of spacer live here normally?

[Al]

The helmet lock has a tubular spacer fixed to it of that approximate size.
AL

[scott]

Thanks Al, I’ll try and find some pictures of a seat lock and how it’s fitted.

[sockpuppet]

Hi Scott

As AL says the grab rail mounting bolt on the left side passes through the seat catch/ helmet lock .

Mick

[Al]

https://www.cmsnl.com/kawasaki-kz1000j1 ... 62046.html
27016A Shows the seat catch / helmet lock with the spacer attached.
You could just make a tubular spacer if you dont need the catch.

AL

[scott]

Thanks, appreciated.

[scott]

27016 5069 seems to be unavailable.....any ideas where to get one?

[chrisNI]

These are quite hard to find unfortunately... 1000r, 1100R and some 550s use the same lock

[scott]

Thanks, i'll look forward to the search

[Al]

Fairly sure this is one.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/83-Kawasaki- ... rk:35:pf:0

NOT THIS ONE SORRY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Helmet-Lock- ... rk:38:pf:0

AL

[scott]

Works out about £50 from the states, maybe worth a punt. I think it says that it has no keys. Can I replace the barrel for one with a key?

[Al]

Second one above looks cheaper and you can get a key cut using the stamped number on it.

AL

EDIT SECOND ONE (GPZ 550) IS A RED HERRING SORRY.

[Al]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seat-Lock-Me ... :rk:1:pf:0

Looks like Tomforde does a no key replacement part might be B2 only!!!!!!!
AL

[scott]

Ok, at least I know I can fall back on the Tomforde one if necessary.

[Taffus]

Scott I must have it here! let me look before you spend out