correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

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correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

03 Sep 2006 10:30
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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.

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

03 Sep 2006 12:11
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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.

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

04 Sep 2006 17:47
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Thanks I will try this

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

04 Sep 2006 18:04
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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.

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

04 Sep 2006 18:09
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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

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

05 Sep 2006 07:40
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Here's the parts breakdown from the Shop Manual. Hope this helps.
Edit:
Had to break the picture up into two parts to maintain some resolution.
Here's the first:


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'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

05 Sep 2006 08:04
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Here's the second:

'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC

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Re: correct position of parts on 1973 Z1front forks

05 Sep 2006 19:34
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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.

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