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I am restoring a 1973 Z1 900. I have just removed damper assembly and noticed the parts are installed in a different sequence from each other. Does anyone have a detailed discription on the correct sequence for the damper assembly.

Go to www.buykawasaki.com, then to 'Owner Info,' and then to 'Parts Diagrams.' You will have to register before you can view the 'Parts Diagrams' however.

You should be able to view a diagram of the 1973 Z1-900's front forks along with a view of the damper rod assembly.

Thanks I will try this

Well I tryed but it does not give enough detail. I need to see where the wave washer and check sit with in that assembly. Theres three parts they do not show. All parts are steel. A plate with holes in it a wave washer and a what looks like a check which seals the holes on the plate. I may have to take a photo of these. Maybe it will jog someones memory.

Trying to figure out this site. I think I posted itm in the wrong area. Any way this is the project bike. All torn down allready

Here's the parts breakdown from the Shop Manual. Hope this helps.
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Had to break the picture up into two parts to maintain some resolution.
Here's the first:


Post edited by: ltdrider, at: 2006/09/05 11:03

Here's the second:

Thats what I found also. But they do not show several parts that are critical to the damper assembly. Installed wrong and the forks will not dampen properly. I think I have a good idea how they go but can't quite comprehend the path of oil flow.I have a pair of 76 legs which are slightly different but they may give me some hints.

Thanks for posting