Kawasaki Cross Reference Software

I just read McDroid's post concerning the 1100 identification and went to have a look at zedder.com which claims to list EVERY kawasaki from 1965 to 2000.
Does anyone know whether this means EVERY kawa in the world?
Reason I'm asking is that I have a Z500 B2 [1980] and nowhere, but NOWHERE can I find any detailed info on it. Up to now I've gone on the KZ550 A1 [1980] listings but as I've found today yet again, I have a part [master cylinder,front] which LOOKS like the piccy in the kawa workshop manual but according to ZPOWER[in the UK] doesn't even BLOODY EXIST:angry: And the f***** thing's sat in front of me. 14mm, no such thing:ohmy:
Wemoto give the lenght and diameter for my model and its different to the p.o.s. taking up space on my desk.
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!

Could that be a clutch master cylinder? The hose fitting is comming of the wrong side to be used for a brake(In my opinion).

God knows, kawasaki don't:huh:
I'd throw it through the bloody window but I'd just have to buy a new window:angry:

So what exactly is it,that you need to know?

This is the master from a 81 550...

Ok, if I'm reading correctly, you are looking for a 14mm master cylinder for your bike?

And I assume it's a single disk front brake?

14mm master cylinders in that style shouldn't be that hard to find, I would think that any early eighties KZ with a single disk front brake would have what you need.

But, since you are on the other side of the pond (I assume, since you are dealing with Z Power), the kawasaki.com parts diagrams won't help because they cover North American models, and I'm pretty sure we didn't get the KZ500.

Which brings to mind a question, did "any" of the Euro KZ's have a single disk front brake??

Aside from your's


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Thanks for your input Steel.In reply to your questions,it's a dual disc and should have a 14mm m/c on it.I know the standard is 1/2" for single disc and 5/8" for dual disc but this one, and at least two others I know of use this configeration.
The first Z500 appeared in Europe in 1979 and had a single disc up front and shoes on rear.Feedback from riders detailing poor stopping power led ol' ma kawa to put a dual disc up front and a single on the rear in 1980.
You are correct in stating that the 500 wasn't sold in the U.S.The KZ550 A1 [1980] was the child of the '79 500.Thats why I use the parts diagrams on kawa.com as a guide,but obviously,it's a dubious approach to say the least because the 550 evolved over the years with regard to [in this instance, brakes.]There are also a number of other differences between the two.
Off the top of my slowly cooling head, the European Z400, Z500,and some of the Z650's all had single discs.
The problem is compounded because there's no identification on the frame,[Iknow every bloody millimetre because I stripped it by hand, no going down the local store here.]
It also has a deep braced swingarm which I'm pretty certain came off a ZXR 750,it also had a rectangular headlight and bikini fairing which isn't standard and probably came from a GPZ 550.That got tossed.It now has a very nice proper round headlight from a Z650.
So after all this rambling, what I'd like to find is a 14mm piston for the front m/c.I could buy a new 5/8"from the U.S. but even before British Customs Pirates demand their cut, it's going to cost the U.S. equivalent minimum of $110![and its a bloody ugly thing!]and as the number of zero's involved in the cost so farare now 3,I'd just like to ride the thing without being ass raped on prices any more.
To give you an idea,if you asked me what Ive replaced, I would find it easier to tell you what I havn't.:woohoo: :woohoo:
One day....

SPARKY47 wrote:

I just read McDroid's post concerning the 1100 identification and went to have a look at zedder.com which claims to list EVERY kawasaki from 1965 to 2000.
Does anyone know whether this means EVERY kawa in the world?

My understanding is that these 'all inclusive' lists are generally only good for North America (and not always complete for Canada, either)...for example, I have several (or access to several) of these 'complete' lists and and they do not include Z2 (released only in Japan) or KZ1100R1 (Canadian edition)

1/2" = 12.52mm
5/8" = 15.6mm

And you are looking for a 14mm, which is midway between the 1/2" and 5/8". Are you determined to find an original 14mm master cylinder, or just one that works and looks good?

You might try asking at 750turbo.com, a large number of the members there are UK based, and they're a friendly and helpful bunch, and they can probably tell you where you can find one locally.

One off a GPz750 Turbo may work, and a lot of those guys have replaced the entire front end and probably have a spare sitting around.

Thanks a bunch guys, Michael, I looked at the model lists on zedder.com and you're correct, it isn't on there.
Steel, many thanks, I'll have a mosy over there and check it out.

i have the master cylinder off mine if you still need one, can check its right if you tell me what to measure and where, but it does leak a little and could do with a rebuild/seal kit

also is your braced swing arm a straight swap from the original do you know?

I got one of fleabay today thanks, with a rebuild kit as well:woohoo: off a 750.
The swingarm came from a ZXR 750, tapered bearings and bearing end caps clamped between the frame, good fit, no play,the old one was dangerous, good for a pushbike , nothing else:silly:

hello im new member ,current bike 1982 kz1100 a shaft it keeps on going and going , have it since 2001 done 25000 mls on it, current milage 44000
i have been on bikes 22 years on kz s last 12 years i had a gpz 900 i would give them 2 thumbs up, they are very under rated and can be had for little money .
i had a kz 650 that was boared out to 720 cc with wiesco pistons and andrews cams it was a rocket . i get my parts from cradley kawasaki in the uk ,just give them ur chasis no they will let u know how much it will if its still available on the phone.
email them at parts@cradleykawasaki.co.uk hope this is of help to someone. they have the largest stock of kawasaki parts in europe and its a very fast and reliable service . :X matty