Hey David, thanks for sending the link for the photo's. :) A really big meet! Have you heard anything from George Sells? Was to buy a fuel tank from him, and...
Hey, Since the lower radiator hose is unavailable from Kawasaki what substitutions are members using? I know that it should be as easy as going to Autozone or...
Measure the diameter of the radiator outlet where the hose goes on. You can get a straight hose that diameter. A straight hose will work. As I recall the hose...
I used a Goodyear #61351 from Schucks auto parts(soon to be O'Rileys). Added some pictures of the hose in my photo album. Enough hose for 2 tries, in case you...
Hi Dale, Yeah, the heat thing occurred to me as well. Thats why I was asking around for success stories. My best guess is the KZ's pipes are tough on the hose....
I have a real good friend with an '89 with 8820 miles. I've checked the timing chain adjuster, but am wondering, do I need to check the valve adjustment? I'm...
First of all are you sure you know what you are working on? Kawasaki did not make a 6 cylinder in 89. If you have an 89 then you have a voyager 12. These ...
Guys, I know for a fact now that Bruce is talking about a 1979. He is a brand new member and when he joined he indicated he was working on a 1979 KZ1300. ...
Of course, Bruce, after your done, you will need to test ride it!!!(he-he) Dale ... Guys, I know for a fact now that Bruce is talking about a 1979. He is a ...
Sorry, yes, it's a '79. I'm still not sure I need to break to top gasket. I pulled the cam chain tensioner off, and there's lots of travel left, and near...
Hi Bruce, Beware. The KZ1300 CCT has a bad reputation. To be safe you should probably read the info on KZ1300.com about the CCT conversion options. ...
The travel of the cam chain tensioner is not an issue. Change the cam chain tensioner. Been there done that. Do you want a boat anchor or expensive repair?...
I just did this test and it was actually a bunch of fun. I'll post my results later. Check out: www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=17525870837436152068 Bill R...
Base gaskets are NLA (no longer available) from Kawi. Are the aftermarket ones a reasonable replacement? Any particular brands better or worse than others....
Hi, I feel your pain. I have bad luck with after market gaskets. However, there are not many options left. I searched ebay and several gasket kits pop up that...
OK, Where else is there a switch for killing the ignition? The clutch has one, I have heard the center stand has one...? Is there anything else that can...
Have you checked the switch in the left side cover...wiggle it a little...sometimes the ignition switch contacts can be corroded. Do you still have the...
Hi(No spark in all six cylinders) them check if you get power in the 12 volts power suplly to the ignition coils (originally yellow wire to the ballast...
Did you check the Security Shut Off (ie. the seat lock switch) It turns everything off!!! ... clutch has one, I have heard the center stand has one...? Is...
Hi  That's an aftermarket gasket. I'ts a guy that makes all my gaskets for the 1300s...i rebuild about 10 a year and never had problems. He uses high quality...
Check out the kill switch on the handlebar, I bought one that did'nt run for four years because the previous owner could'nt get it to start. I took it apart...
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