1973 Z1 rebuild
- hardrockminer
-
- Offline
- Sustaining Member
- Posts: 3029
- Thanks: 1132
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
28 Aug 2022 04:36
Are those plugs gold coloured? I think that was how the first Z1's came.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- MauiZ1
-
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 232
- Thanks: 19
The following user(s) said Thank You: blackozvet
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- blackozvet
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 193
- Thanks: 79
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
28 Aug 2022 20:52its one of the NGK B8ES that were in the engine the last time it was used 20 years ago.Are those plugs gold coloured? I think that was how the first Z1's came.
1973 Z1 900 Kawasaki
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hardrockminer
-
- Offline
- Sustaining Member
- Posts: 3029
- Thanks: 1132
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
29 Aug 2022 04:16There is a high probability they are original to the engine from the factory. Very difficult to find nowadays.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- 750 R1
-
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 1162
- Thanks: 388
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hardrockminer
-
- Offline
- Sustaining Member
- Posts: 3029
- Thanks: 1132
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
29 Aug 2022 19:47B8ES are sold all over the world but not the gold ones.
I had no trouble buying the NGK B8es in Australia ?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- 750 R1
-
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 1162
- Thanks: 388
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
30 Aug 2022 16:01B8ES are sold all over the world but not the gold ones.
I had no trouble buying the NGK B8es in Australia ?
Whats the difference with the gold ones ?
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- blackozvet
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 193
- Thanks: 79
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
31 Aug 2022 03:20
I have been busy bolting bits on and also sorting out fasteners and other parts to see what Ive got and what has to be renewed.
I had to make a bracket to put the Dyna rev limiter of the front of the battery holder as its original spot has been taken by the oil container.
my mate Steve came around again today and we got the engine into the frame, using an engine crane and sling under the engine.
Next was the swing arm and some time spent straightening a slightly bent foot peg. the triple tree popped into position for a look see.
I had to make a bracket to put the Dyna rev limiter of the front of the battery holder as its original spot has been taken by the oil container.
my mate Steve came around again today and we got the engine into the frame, using an engine crane and sling under the engine.
Next was the swing arm and some time spent straightening a slightly bent foot peg. the triple tree popped into position for a look see.
1973 Z1 900 Kawasaki
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hardrockminer
-
- Offline
- Sustaining Member
- Posts: 3029
- Thanks: 1132
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
31 Aug 2022 04:13No difference in function but if you're doing a complete restoration they are the colour of the original plugs.B8ES are sold all over the world but not the gold ones.
I had no trouble buying the NGK B8es in Australia ?
Whats the difference with the gold ones ?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
The following user(s) said Thank You: 750 R1
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Wookie58
-
- Offline
- Moderator
- Posts: 4821
- Thanks: 2917
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
31 Aug 2022 05:03
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- blackozvet
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 193
- Thanks: 79
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Wookie58
-
- Offline
- Moderator
- Posts: 4821
- Thanks: 2917
Re: 1973 Z1 rebuild
31 Aug 2022 23:21
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.