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1986
Mark I see you were looking into a voyager did you buy it? Are you still interested in the 81? If so I will take the pictures and send them to you. FYI it...
Gary
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Oct 5, 2004
2:03 pm
1987
did not buy the bike I looked at. It was pretty beat and that was jusat what I could see. I'm looking for a parts bike but don't need one now (I hope I...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Oct 5, 2004
11:40 pm
1988
Yeah I understand. I think my wife would shoot me if one more "parts" bike shows up. I am just starting to tear one end of the house off to replace it with...
Gary
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Oct 6, 2004
3:04 am
1989
Does anyone know if the dual alternator setup from the Voyager can be adapted to the KZ? Just an idle thought after midnight... Mike Wood, Cincinnati...
Michael Wood, Cincinn...
michaelwood212
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Oct 6, 2004
4:28 am
1990
There was actually a dual alternator conversion setup for the kz I think it was right from momma K they are pretty darn rare though. The 82 KZ has dual...
Gary
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Oct 6, 2004
4:37 am
1991
Mike, the engine is the same for the voyager and the KZ. I do believe the voyager uses the left side alternator to fire the igniter though. I could be wrong....
nitridr
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Oct 6, 2004
4:44 am
1992
Dear All, Does anyone know if any other Kawasaki starters will work on a KZ 1300 ??? Thanks Colin Compton...
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Oct 8, 2004
4:37 am
1993
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Oct 9, 2004
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1994
I recently found a set of air shocks including guage. They have some minor surface rust but will clean up well. I noticed the package had evidence of oil...
dales75
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Oct 9, 2004
7:48 pm
1995
anyone know source and part number for pingel petcock for KZ1300? thanks Mark in MN...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Oct 12, 2004
9:16 pm
1996
Hi Has anyone got any info on a DIY hydralic clutch, specifically which master and slave cylinders work well and any do's and dont's, Any info would be...
vichugh1
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Oct 13, 2004
4:57 am
1997
S&W air shocks were made with what is an inflatible air coil. The air coil had the provision of having a grade of fork oil injected into the coil through the...
Graham Barr
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Oct 14, 2004
5:19 am
1998
... on my Z1 that I installed in 1980 that still work fine. I remember the syringe for long ago and it was as stated above a very small amount of oil needed...
Mark S.
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Oct 15, 2004
12:33 pm
1999
I'm looking for a paint match or close too, for 79 KZ1300. The color is a greenish blue. I want to repaint my vetter saddle bag lid covers. Any chance of car...
kb0lxx
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Oct 16, 2004
3:03 am
2000
Walmart sells a green that is a good match. They have two similar greens the slightly more bluish one is the best match. I have the Dupont color number...
Gary
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Oct 16, 2004
3:13 am
2001
take the painted part to a dupont dealer, they will color anylize it, then you can ask if they will put it in a spray can. if not, you can get a small detail...
Bill Lewis
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Oct 16, 2004
6:33 am
2002
Hello All - OK, I've heard the #1 piece of wisdom floating about concerning replacing the cam chain tensioner. Got the parts today, and have the shop in line...
Mick Forstag
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Oct 16, 2004
6:50 am
2003
20-50 Ams is good, so is Mobil1. Mobil is about $5.00/qt at walmart. take your choice and remember the owners manual for the '79 probably said any good 10-40...
Bill Lewis
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Oct 16, 2004
7:00 am
2004
Hi Jim There is a company up here in my area that an take a paint sample and make the paint and put it in a spray can. Can take one of my 79 tank in and see ...
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Oct 16, 2004
11:59 am
2005
I adjusted the clutch on my 79 KZ1300. Followed manual. Turned clutch adjusting screw out 4 turns, than turned it back in untill it it was hard to turn. At...
kb0lxx
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Oct 16, 2004
3:32 pm
2006
... I think the engine runs a little cooler with syn oil. Has anyone used syn oil in the rear drive if so what weight and brand? Jim Grand Forks, ND...
kb0lxx
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Oct 16, 2004
3:41 pm
2007
As far as I can find online, it appears S&W is out of business, or maybe changed names? I will keep searching, but I'll take any leads. I'm going to mount...
dales75
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Oct 16, 2004
10:19 pm
2008
On my 1980, the tire will do that also. I think it is just all the chains and gears spining inside the monster. Check it after your 1300 is well warmed up....
dales75
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Oct 16, 2004
10:32 pm
2009
I dunno bout 1300s slipping due to synth oil but my dad had porblems with his '82 Honda nighthawk (650cc) the guy before him always complained that at highway...
Daniel Wohlgemuth
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Oct 16, 2004
10:49 pm
2010
time and again it proves out that if a bike slips the clutch when synthetic oil is installed it is found that the clutch is worn out. It would have slipped...
nitridr
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Oct 17, 2004
1:51 am
2011
Yes. I noticed a very noticible differece. I use Amsoil 75-90. I only have experience with Amsoil. I guess Mobil 1 is good if you say so. You are right IMHO...
nitridr
larry_colin
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Oct 17, 2004
1:57 am
2012
I use 20W-50 Amsoil and have for years. Engine is quieter, cooler and I now have 180000 miles on this one. Larry Colin...
nitridr
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Oct 17, 2004
1:59 am
2013
Walmart color is VP-57 medium green pearl metallic Dupont color match is BM231KH These are both in my opinion of course. The walmart color hits the plastic...
Gary
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Oct 17, 2004
2:24 am
2014
I don't rack up lots of miles on my bike but have found that good old 10-40 does just fine for me. Changing the oil at 2 thousand miles is my good luck charm...
Gary
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Oct 17, 2004
2:31 am
2015
Sorry to bust your bubble Gary. A synthetic also makes the engine run much quieter. With a frame mounted fairing as is on the KZ dresser and the Voyager there...
nitridr
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Oct 17, 2004
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