I am trying to get my Z1-R motor back together and have an issue with the cam chain. I was going to use a DID replacement chain (219FTS(S)).
It has straight side bar links on it where as the factory one has 8 shaped side bars. The flat side bars ride against the plastic on the cam sprockets and actually hold the chain away from the teeth.
Has anyone else experienced this?
That straight link chain isn't the correct part. According to the parts diagram (see link below) you need Kawasaki part number 21070-003. I believe it is still available or you may find one on ebay. Ed
Incorrect chain. you need peanut style chain. another thing to watch for is chains boxed incorrect i cannot count how many times i went to 124L boxed chain to find a 122L chain always count the links.
I used one I bought at a Kaw dealer in 78 after I broke a cam chain. It had bronze pins so it was easy to take apart and repeen it. It was supposed to be a heavy duty upgrade. Had no problems with it until the wreck in 86. I noticed the notches left by the old chain in the plastic but ran it anyway.
Steve
