Pin in the output shaft (Z1-KZ900-KZ1000)

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Pin in the output shaft (Z1-KZ900-KZ1000)

24 Aug 2017 17:09
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I answered a lot of questions for other members but now i have to ask here about this.
Do some readings in a Haynes manual for the 72 - 78 Zed models and found a pic with a mysterious pin
in the output shaft. Does anybody knows something about this pin and his function?
The Kawasaki service manuals shown nothing about this pin in the output shaft.

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Re: Pin in the output shaft (Z1-KZ900-KZ1000)

24 Aug 2017 17:18
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Never seen that before. Must be another bike. Notorious for being inaccurate.
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Re: Pin in the output shaft (Z1-KZ900-KZ1000)

24 Aug 2017 17:26
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Thats how Kawasaki drives the chain lube oil pump on '73 Z1.
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!

Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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Re: Pin in the output shaft (Z1-KZ900-KZ1000)

24 Aug 2017 17:29 - 24 Aug 2017 17:32
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AHHH, thats the answer, never seen a chain pump assembly
Lesson learned, thank you Dr. Gamma
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Re: Pin in the output shaft (Z1-KZ900-KZ1000)

24 Aug 2017 17:39
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That's right. The pump is driven by the countershaft. Never had one. There was always a oil spot under Jim's bike but not mine or Larry's. Leaked like a Harley. :lol:
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