quick question about right-side controls from Z1

So i've slowly been learning that although many parts from the z1 look identical to the parts on my kz650, they are in fack not.

Yesterday i was riding along slowly in traffic when my engine cut out (still working on the carb settings). While rolling i pushed the starter button. As i let go, i saw the starter button pop out from the controls. I fumbled and swatted at it trying to catch it, but no good. I watched it get eaten by the traffic following closely behind me

My controls are pretty ratty anyways, so i was thinking to replace them. I can get new reproduction controls for a z1 for very cheap. They look almost identical. I was just wondering if the wiring is the same? I dont care about the plug or connectors, but does the z1 use the same number/type of wiring as the kz650?

Thanks as always

The switches available at Z1enterprises.com are not for KZ650s, and would require rewiring to work.

Give KawaTim and email at kzkrazy14559@yahoo.com

He rebuilds switches. I haven't used him, but Jeff at Z1enterprises.com recommended him highly. I spoke with him once, and he's a really nice guy.

And he is KZkrazy too. Roy

i just had the same thing on another bike...for now i stripped the yellow and brown wire and clipped it an inch before the control ...i just wrapped some elec tape around to keep em steady and just brush em together to start it...i am gonna put a cheap button there until i order a set

if dat dont work out check out
www.bikeboneyard.com/

Functionally, the replacement Z1 switchblocks will work, but you do have to do some surgery on the wires.

The basic setup is all the same:
Kill Switch
Starter button

The reproduction switch gives you a lights on/off switch not found on the later bikes.

The black, red, brown & yellow/red should be the same as most of the KZ bikes. Kawasaki was fairly consistent on colors.

Depending on the setup on your bike, you may need to replace the 4-wire connector block with individual bullet connectors. That's something I know a number of customers have done for the KZ1000 switches.

I believe www.easternbeaver.com carries a big selection of bullet and other connectors.

These two other websites should carry what you may not find at Eastern Beaver:

www.vintageconnections.com
www.electricalconnection.com/electrical-components/hitachi.htm