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2865
I need advice, On my zg1300 (but converted back to carbs) there is no ballast resistor, the wires coming from the wiring harnass also suggest that there never...
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buksb
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Nov 3, 2005
1:19 pm
2866
Hey Buc, I'm assuming that you mean ZN1300, I don't believe that there ever was ZG1300, but I could be wrong. It is my understanding that some of the later...
Bill
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Nov 3, 2005
1:35 pm
2867
I agree. Fix the bad connections. You will have problems later even with the relay if you have bad connections. Fix the problem and you will not have a...
LC the Deerslayer
larry_colin
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Nov 3, 2005
2:27 pm
2868
Yep, there was a ZG1300, you guys just never got it over there. There's info on it in the supplement service manual. It was sold in Europe & some other markets...
Phil Stillwell
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Nov 3, 2005
6:47 pm
2869
Yes, that's correct, the 130hp one, mine is an 85 model. Problem is I'm getting desperate to get the bike started and fixed, it's been standing for 4.5 years,...
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Nov 4, 2005
6:04 am
2870
I fitted Dyna coils to my ZG about 3 years ago (they started playing up when hot) & pressed the starter button after a lay up of over a year & it started first...
Phil Stillwell
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Nov 4, 2005
5:59 pm
2871
You did measure correctly. If still hard starting, there are 2 possible problems. How much clearance do you have on your valves? The clearance wears tighter....
LC the Deerslayer
larry_colin
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Nov 4, 2005
7:56 pm
2872
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/159/ http://www.macsradiator.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=2 http://www.rondavisradiators.com/Radiators.htm ...
LC the Deerslayer
larry_colin
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Nov 8, 2005
6:59 am
2873
I have now selected a computer system to drive the fuel injection system. This is the after market setup. It has the drivers for the coils so we can quit using...
LC the Deerslayer
larry_colin
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Nov 13, 2005
4:20 pm
2874
Very interesting. WOuld the system as proposed provide an ignition system for an '81? SInce replacement trigger coils and igniter for an '81 go for a grand...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 14, 2005
5:51 pm
2875
The 3 pickup coils on the side of the engine would still be used. And you spark coils. The ignitor would be replaced. Or if you could figure out a way to...
LC the Deerslayer
larry_colin
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Nov 14, 2005
7:42 pm
2876
Hi There are you interested in a set of triggers and 2 igniters for an 81? If interested, yours for a grand! Cheers H On 15/11/05 9:45 PM,...
Hamish Alker-Jones
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Nov 15, 2005
1:23 pm
2877
Larry; I'll watch your progress with great interest. For now my '81 is fine and I've done what's possible to protect it from common failure modes. However,...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 15, 2005
2:34 pm
2878
I'l pass for now. Hopefully I won't need them anytime soon. thx for the offer. you might try selling them to the guy that runs the KX1300 web site. ... fuel...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 15, 2005
2:40 pm
2879
Mark, keep watching ebay, Dave got a set for about $200.00 this summer if I remember right. Heck I'll sell you a set and throw in an entire spare motorcycle....
Gary
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Nov 15, 2005
6:03 pm
2880
I did pick-up a GL1500. Nice when the wife is with me, otherwise I hate what a pig it is. I'm gradually finishing out my '81, missed a sissy bar/backrest on...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 16, 2005
5:15 pm
2881
my guess on the low mileage bike is $3500+,; low mileage bikes seem to go on Ebay for much more than the difference in mileage would seem to be worth. I...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 16, 2005
8:57 pm
2882
Hello is there an aftermarket throttle cable for the kz1300 1980?Is there one that interchanges with a different model kz/ new run 50$!! thanks, Brian...
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Nov 17, 2005
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2883
... Have you tried www.denniskirk.com or www.jcwhitney.com they sell cables that are cheaper, but lower quality, ie, they rust up pretty quick michel...
vtcycle1
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Nov 17, 2005
6:13 pm
2884
Watch eBay used and new aftermarket ones are on all the time. Is your bike an A2 or a B2? The B2's have longer cables Gary Goetz Buldersupply S5579 SR 113 ...
Gary
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Nov 17, 2005
10:11 pm
2885
There is a brand new oem on ebay right now opening bid .99 kawasaki kz1300 throttle cable NEW Item number: 4590147091 Gary Hello is there an aftermarket...
Gary
ggoetz111
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Nov 17, 2005
10:21 pm
2886
can anyone provide (or tell me where to look) for part numbers for 1981 kz1300 igniter and hall effect triggers? thanks MArk in MN...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 21, 2005
2:26 pm
2887
... look at kawasaki's web site . They have all the models listed with schematic's that can be printed out. Really helpful. Glenn...
tackelhappy
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Nov 22, 2005
5:41 pm
2888
Great tip, thanks. Found what I needed right away. Mark in MN...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 23, 2005
2:31 am
2889
Hey mark, Do you want Fuel Injection? Larry Colin...
LC the Deerslayer
larry_colin
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Nov 23, 2005
3:11 am
2890
Possibly in the future. I'd have to pick up another bike to seriously consider doing the project. I've learned the hard way not to plan on riding a modified...
Mark S.
oldryder1973
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Nov 23, 2005
2:12 pm
2891
Members, Among my many bikes is my trusty 1983 Z1300A5. I've owned it for 17.5 years now and it's only clocked up a total of 70,500km (slightly less than...
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Nov 29, 2005
3:41 am
2892
I think you are close to the mark. The thing that keeps me dragging them out is that I think some exercise keeps them young longer. Letting em sit there...
Gary
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Nov 29, 2005
3:04 pm
2893
I wouldn't "retire" the bike. I would sell it to someone whom would appreciate it and use it everyday. But sounds like you have a real attachment to it. I know...
vtcycle1
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Nov 29, 2005
3:22 pm
2894
Gary; for insurance I use haggerty; they do vintage cars, bikes, and now even tractors. really cheap. I have 5 bikes insured 0 deductable comp and collision...
Mark S.
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Nov 29, 2005
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