Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

27 Nov 2011 19:35
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turboguzzi wrote: hi arthur

never worked on a 1000 so had no idea about this mod

do you know if the smaller 650-750 block should be similary protected to avoid trouble?

they might be more safe as the plain bering crank has dowels in all the cases bearing housing holes

had on my 750/810 just 4 races this season, so far so good, but would be interested to know if you ever saw similar trouble with 650-750's

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u may want to run that question by our member, Injected. he dragraces a high compresion, alcohol kz650.
He may know, I have ridden the KZ650s, but never hot-rodded them.

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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

29 Nov 2011 21:45
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after another sucky day as my Co.tailspins,,,,i read here and know there are higher thoughts,,,,the day erases...rode my 76 to an from work many days now..today was kawi carb guru weather..stars to work...red tail haws to guide me home and am blessed....great thread


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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

30 Nov 2011 21:51
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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 00:44
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the engine is now apart getting a major freshen up after 2 seasons of flogging....new pistons, valve job, back cut the gear dogs, ck crank for true, etc....the pistons just arrived by UPS today!
excitment in the air.

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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 09:24
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Arthur,

who makes these super high comp pistons?

TG

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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 10:27
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the close ratio tranys came already back cut. are u adding more angel to it for some reason?
i sold a brand new 1 to a racer in Florida 2 years ago.
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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 11:38
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turboguzzi wrote: Arthur,

who makes these super high comp pistons?

TG

Wondering if they are custom made JE Pistons as before...

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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 12:23
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Wow after seeing what it takes to get one of these motors to 125 hp at the rear wheel, I can smile and laugh at the ones who claim they got anything close, thanks for the post and pics, for all you street riders out there........Forget about it! B)
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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 16:36
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dbsuperbiker wrote: the engine is now apart getting a major freshen up after 2 seasons of flogging....new pistons, valve job, back cut the gear dogs, ck crank for true, etc....the pistons just arrived by UPS today!
excitment in the air.

Pictures!!!!! B)
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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

01 Dec 2011 23:47
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yes, more JE custom pistons...Back-cut the dogs (again) because I wore them out, rounded off by use.
Keep in mind this is a 1015 motor with 29mm restrictor plate.
Maybe someone else got big HP with big displacement and big carbs....or maybe the have a "special" dyno :whistle:

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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

02 Dec 2011 00:34
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Have you ever dynoed it without the restrictor plate?
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Re: Making a Kawasaki Z1 race ready. Again

02 Dec 2011 23:13
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yes, seems it was about 6Hp diff....very measurable, but not earth-shaking. this engine was built to work with the smaller intake.

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