Hi Folks, I just put this post on KZ Rider and though that the members here might also enjoy it. Unfortunately YAHOO won't allow us to display photos in our...
... Hi Vance, There was an elaborate story about the history of that machine. Which I do not believe is real. I think it's just a piece of "art". Take a look...
Yep, looks like art to me because otherwise I don't see how it would work. It is pretty and does make you wonder. The engine looks like its off a European...
How does the alternator run off of the car wheel? i bolted a pulley where the disc was about the size of the rim it doesnt start to charge till about 25 mph...
Hey Folks, 56 degrees here today, it was beautiful enough for pics. We rode up into the mountains till we encountered ice on the road and then motored back. ...
HI Bill, It was nice in Houston too (61 degrees ). I went for a little cruise around the city on the KZ. Not as nice as a cruise in the mountains and probably...
... Rain? ..... just looked it up in the dictionary ... not much. Ours is piped to each property these days. Gotta work on the outfit in the early morning or...
Moses, I'm real sorry to hear about the rain situation. I know what its like to go with out rain. Probably not to the extremes your experiencing.... In...
... Hi Vance, The '84 has done 70,000km also, about 20,000 with me. I see quite a few blokes buying a 13 just to have one, then not riding it 'cos they are...
Wow! That is an oldie. http://tinyurl.com/ywybxr I had to go out and research what an Excelsior is. That will definetely be a change over the KZ. Be sure and...
... Oldie ??, it's 3 years younger than me! Put a pic of the Excelsior in the "Moses" album. Also 5 of Dorothy's overhaul, which is nearly complete - mainly...
Hey Moses, I just turned 40 so my brain thinks everything from about 1979 on back is a classic(and or antique). All just a matter of perspective! The...
I've been reading a bunch about overheating Sixes on the KZ1300 site. While I do not doubt that it can be a problem, I've never experienced it. Perhaps because...
Hi Bill, I have only owned one KZ1300 but, my 79 temperature stays in the white. I have a bone stock cooling system. Granted my needle will go to the top of...
That's why I feel something must be wrong if the kz1300 is running hot at highway speeds. My 1300 acts like yours does. Gets hot when not moving. Alan ... ...
... Mine too ... Worked ok for me. Make sure the overflow tank is full before stopping the engine though ... Same with my XJ40 ... A faulty thermostat will...
I've no doubt that if a 1300 over heats at speed there's something wrong with the system. Most likely a plugged radiator, second cause, defective thermostat...
Hi Guys, Based on information from both boards I'm thinking the 1300's cooling system is adequate for normal riding and If you have a problem with overheating...
Oops, Bill just mentioned the impeller. I think we posted at the same time. One other thing about overheatin: I would also think you would want to check the...
From Personal experience I can tell you that the impeller is FRAGILE! It's difficult to get off of the shaft without gripping the vanes and unfortunately,...
... I broke off one impeller vane on my '80 - REALLY stuck it was - and damaged the opposite one. Just cleaned 'em up with a file and it doesn't overheat with...
Vance, I concur on the cooling "personality" of your '79. My 1980A2 zigzags happily between the 2 normal range markers in urban driving. It is a stock bike...
As many of you know I started this site because I can't share my love of motorcycling and especially Kawasaki 1300's with fools who try to hawk their wares by...
Hi Vance, My 85 started life as a Voyager. I'll look at the temp sensors tonight and tomorrow ( the 81's at my shop). I actually thought that they were the...
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