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The Restorer's Guide to All Aircooled 900cc
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Originally published in 1999. I've always wanted this book but used ones I've seen are going for $249-$325. But looks like it will be republished 0n 6/1/2011 in UK, AU, JPN etc. I couldn't find it in US. I placed an order with other books from JPN. (Maybe cheaper from others)
Just for heads up, in case someone here is looking for one.
Seems like good reference book. Any review from who has one?
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www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Kawasaki-Z900-...torers/dp/1906133328
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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www.amazon.co.uk/Kawasaki-Performance-Po.../ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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There has been chat about this new edition (on other sites)and many are looking forward to it...however, it is unknown of this is a new edition (with corrected errors) or merely a reprint.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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otakar wrote: here it is. It will not be available in the US just yet.
www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Kawasaki-Z900-...torers/dp/1906133328
That's where I've seen, amazon UK, AU and JPN but not in US.
82 KZ750 H3
76 KZ900 A4
74 Z1A
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84 ZN1300
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Mcdroid wrote: I have the original and it is a decent book. There are, however, a number of errors/oversights/mistakes that really irk those who restore 903cc bikes. These are not publishers errors either, and are all attributed to Marsden. The person who really knows what all these errors are is Jeff Saunders.
There has been chat about this new edition (on other sites)and many are looking forward to it...however, it is unknown of this is a new edition (with corrected errors) or merely a reprint.
That's good to know. Are there that many errors/oversights/mistakes? I was hoping to use it as reference.
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tybolt99 wrote:
Mcdroid wrote: I have the original and it is a decent book. There are, however, a number of errors/oversights/mistakes that really irk those who restore 903cc bikes. These are not publishers errors either, and are all attributed to Marsden. The person who really knows what all these errors are is Jeff Saunders.
There has been chat about this new edition (on other sites)and many are looking forward to it...however, it is unknown of this is a new edition (with corrected errors) or merely a reprint.
That's good to know. Are there that many errors/oversights/mistakes? I was hoping to use it as reference.
PM Jeff Saunders and I'm sure he'd be willing to list those errors that irk him the most.
Michael
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but it seems to me like their are quiet a few items lately in the for sale "new" that are complete bullshit.....
I sure dont wanna piss anyone off Z related product ...why keep it swept under the carpet.....
carb repair that takes a season to even get on the bench
parts listed as for a certain model that are not even close
exhaust pipes with bends that wont mount
history of the Z books in glossy coffee table size for nice money that contain errors
Repair shops that paint the kz heads and call em restored
anything im missing
he asked for any owners to please give a review....is that to simple...
maybe i'm just pissed that about another 100 worth of new stuff was wrong and i gotta chop up brand new items......
if the book is claiming to be the source and folks who buy it can see it is wrong...than it is shit
worth about 5 bucks for the pictures
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trianglelaguna wrote: so then a member asks for any members who own an expensive Z item to let him know if it is worth it's weight....and we have folks with knowledge afraid to step on toes...while the seller of said items continues to knowingly pass off an item with mistakes.....granted the mistakes may be fixed in a new revised printing....
but it seems to me like their are quiet a few items lately in the for sale "new" that are complete bullshit.....
I sure dont wanna piss anyone off Z related product ...why keep it swept under the carpet.....
carb repair that takes a season to even get on the bench
parts listed as for a certain model that are not even close
exhaust pipes with bends that wont mount
history of the Z books in glossy coffee table size for nice money that contain errors
Repair shops that paint the kz heads and call em restored
anything im missing
he asked for any owners to please give a review....is that to simple...
maybe i'm just pissed that about another 100 worth of new stuff was wrong and i gotta chop up brand new items......
if the book is claiming to be the source and folks who buy it can see it is wrong...than it is shit
worth about 5 bucks for the pictures
ouch!
Michael
Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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just admit youre wrong ya whiner! :woohoo:trianglelaguna wrote: so then a member asks for any members who own an expensive Z item to let him know if it is worth it's weight....and we have folks with knowledge afraid to step on toes...while the seller of said items continues to knowingly pass off an item with mistakes.....granted the mistakes may be fixed in a new revised printing....
but it seems to me like their are quiet a few items lately in the for sale "new" that are complete bullshit.....
I sure dont wanna piss anyone off Z related product ...why keep it swept under the carpet.....
carb repair that takes a season to even get on the bench
parts listed as for a certain model that are not even close
exhaust pipes with bends that wont mount
history of the Z books in glossy coffee table size for nice money that contain errors
Repair shops that paint the kz heads and call em restored
anything im missing
he asked for any owners to please give a review....is that to simple...
maybe i'm just pissed that about another 100 worth of new stuff was wrong and i gotta chop up brand new items......
if the book is claiming to be the source and folks who buy it can see it is wrong...than it is shit
worth about 5 bucks for the pictures
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Many Kawasaki parts changed look during the production run - and none of this is mentioned in this book.
This includes gauges, cam chain tensioner, fork leg lowers, rear brake hub, sprocket cover, RH handlebar switch block, and more.
Similarly, Marsden neglects to mention many parts are date coded. Rims, disk rotor, swing arm, shocks, handlebar switches, etc.
Because Dave M didn't pay attention to some of these things, his restored bikes often have wrong looking parts on the bikes.
Micky Hesse published a book in German that calls out many of the part changes.
Kawasaki 900 Z1 Super 4 - Vol 3. THis book is a very useful supplement to Marsden's book.
I am curious to see if Marsden's book is a reprint, or a revision...
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