Valve Guide for Z1900

[KwakaRascal]

Hi,
Looking for an Inlet & Exhaust valve guide.
They can be new or old ( ideally Bronze type).
Reason being, am going to have replacement oversize ones made but need a pattern part to work to.
The ones currently in the head are nothing like the originals.
Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks
Russ.
07733327245

[8 Valve Mark]

hi russ, it's probably more economical to replace the lot rather than source two, buy the metal and turn a new set out. these are available in the UK...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303584659196 good luck..

[zed1015]

You can buy oversize aluminium bronze guides for these from APE.
All the z650 - 900 to gpz1100 aircooled and Suzuki GS1000 are the same fitting.
They have a machined shoulder rather than a circlip and sit lower in the head for high lift cam clearance so maybe this is what you currently have fitted.
They are around £13 each which may be cheaper than having one offs made.
Various OD oversizes are available.
Here's a link to Nicks UK shop who can supply them.
https://www.suzukiperformancespares.co. ... s-ape/885/

[KwakaRascal]

Hi 8 valve Mark,
Yeah your right, i will replace all eight.
Just need a pattern to work to.
Also, chances are I’ll have to have made oversize to fit into head.
Thanks

[KwakaRascal]

Hi Z1015,
Thanks for the lead, I’ll give them a call.