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Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
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Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
I'll probably not be able to find an original Kawasaki Z900 workshop manual, so what's the best next thing - Clymer, Haynes, other?
Or does anyone have an original Kawasaki workshop manual for sale?
Or does anyone have an original Kawasaki workshop manual for sale?
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
I got a modern copy of a Z1B workshop manual from American eBay. You probably can get similar for Z900. The postage was a bit expensive but worth it. It's spiral bound and has all the info I need, I have a s/h Haynes I got off of eBay for a couple of quid. Between the two they cover most things.
If you do buy books/ manuals from the USA get the seller to state that it is litreture as there is no duty to pay on books etc.
If you do buy books/ manuals from the USA get the seller to state that it is litreture as there is no duty to pay on books etc.
1975 Kawasaki Z1B
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D
1969 BSA B25 Starfire
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D
1969 BSA B25 Starfire
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
Thanks for the heads-up guys.
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jbeu6wh1u52y0 ... Z1_FSM.pdf
Andrew been using this for years,most of its relevant..Cheers Paul J
Andrew been using this for years,most of its relevant..Cheers Paul J
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-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
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Salad is what real food eats.
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Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
Call me anal- I'd rather you didn't ahem!
Got me a haynes, clymer and KZ pukka books for my z650, gpz 750R, gpz900r save headaches get the lot. Evenings read of them all will find common sense approach
Got me a haynes, clymer and KZ pukka books for my z650, gpz 750R, gpz900r save headaches get the lot. Evenings read of them all will find common sense approach

Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
Thanks TD, hopefully one will be enough so as not to confuse the issue or me. 
Thanks for the link Paul, I can't access it from work but will do tonight when I get home - how's your A4 project coming on?

PAULJAC47 wrote:https://www.dropbox.com/s/jbeu6wh1u52y06c/Kawasaki_Z1_FSM.pdf
Andrew been using this for years,most of its relevant..Cheers Paul J
Thanks for the link Paul, I can't access it from work but will do tonight when I get home - how's your A4 project coming on?
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
Genuine Z1 dealer workshop manual.
Doesn't get any better than that.
The engine Info is relevant to all Z1/900/1000.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272672957689? ... 1555.l2649
Doesn't get any better than that.
The engine Info is relevant to all Z1/900/1000.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272672957689? ... 1555.l2649
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
A4 project is finshed Andrew,posted a couple of pics,waiting for comments on the couple of wrong bits,it does go well though! 

PAULJAC47,,,,,"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."
-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
PUM 673
-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
PUM 673
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
zed1015 wrote:Genuine Z1 dealer workshop manual.
Doesn't get any better than that.
The engine Info is relevant to all Z1/900/1000.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272672957689? ... 1555.l2649
The copy I got from the States was basically this item, it wasn't anything like £120 though!
1975 Kawasaki Z1B
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D
1969 BSA B25 Starfire
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140D
1969 BSA B25 Starfire
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
The free download i have listed above is the same manual...
PAULJAC47,,,,,"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."
-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
PUM 673
-Han Solo
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter
Salad is what real food eats.
Anon
PUM 673
Re: Recommended Workshop Manual for Z900
Thanks all,
I've downloaded the Z1 manual on Paul's link to print off (at work!) and also ordered a Clymer manual.
Paul,
Can't find the A4 photos on here, could you post a link?
I've downloaded the Z1 manual on Paul's link to print off (at work!) and also ordered a Clymer manual.
PAULJAC47 wrote:A4 project is finshed Andrew,posted a couple of pics,waiting for comments on the couple of wrong bits,it does go well though!
Paul,
Can't find the A4 photos on here, could you post a link?
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E
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