calling kz1000g1 z-1 classic owners

what do you guys do for an airfilter? the kawi shop wanted 70$ for a paper filter. mine has a vintage 1986 gym sock with the three stripes wraped around the old filter cage.
and as of now im running the fuel injection.
any thoughts other than a new sock?

That's amazing. I have a G1, still running with the EFI and my filter is......

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AN OLD GYM SOCK!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :S :blush:

That's what the PO had on it when I bought it. I looked into replacing it, but the price was about the same.

I have not looked into Z1 yet. I bet he has something that is close enough.

What a coincidence.

Hey, where are you located?

Troutdale Or (in my sig)

I have a 1980 KZ1000 Classic as well and used a K&N filter, but I had so much trouble with the EFI that I am in the process of installing carbs on the bike. The chalange now is figuring out the wiring. After removing the electronics I am not getting any spark at the plugs. Anyone there that has removed the EFI that can offer help??

That is the problem with a one-off air filter...unlikely to be picked up by aftermarket manufacturers and then held hostage by Kawasaki:)

Jan wrote:

I have a 1980 KZ1000 Classic as well and used a K&N filter, but I had so much trouble with the EFI that I am in the process of installing carbs on the bike. The chalange now is figuring out the wiring. After removing the electronics I am not getting any spark at the plugs. Anyone there that has removed the EFI that can offer help??

Do you have a wiring diagram? that would help immensely. I have not removed my efi, but I have looked at the diagrams and I didn't think that the ignition system was tied directly to the EFI brain. I did the coil mod and I guess I did have to make one change to that to make it work.

I think that there are several others on this site who have already removed their efi at one point or another. I would guess that once you do that, your bike should be wired like any other bike with carbs. Maybe look at a diagram from an '80 LTD or something else similar?

Jan wrote:

I have a 1980 KZ1000 Classic as well and used a K&N filter, but I had so much trouble with the EFI that I am in the process of installing carbs on the bike. The chalange now is figuring out the wiring. After removing the electronics I am not getting any spark at the plugs. Anyone there that has removed the EFI that can offer help??

which k&n? wanna ship me yours since you ain't using it?
gotta paypal account that i could pay the shipping for you?

I paid $150 for the bike i aint paying $70 for a paper filter for it! I guess a new gym sock it is!