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KZ1300 carb kits... help?
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I'm having alot of trouble locating carb rebuild kits for my 82 kz1300. Anywhere I do find them, they're sold out.
Does anyone out there know where to find them?
Thanks in advance!
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1983 CB550SC Nighthawk
1978 CB750A Hondamatic
1982 KZ1300
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Z1E may be able to obtain parts not shown on its web site, or refer to an alternate source.
Click here > Z1E Contact Information
Good Luck!
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cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KAWASAKI-KZ1300-...TL0910081510002r4858
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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Siriusco doesn't appear to have any in stock, but I will send them and e-mail soon.
Thanks for the suggestions, guys!
1978 CB400A Hondamatic
1983 CB550SC Nighthawk
1978 CB750A Hondamatic
1982 KZ1300
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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Is it possible to make ne float bowl gaskets? I'm sure I can get o-rings to replace the old ones... or are they something special?
1978 CB400A Hondamatic
1983 CB550SC Nighthawk
1978 CB750A Hondamatic
1982 KZ1300
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Also replace the air valves on the side of each carburetor and the fuel valve connected to each float. The fuel valves are a must. Replace the O rings on the air needles and all plugs. AND FOR GODS SAKE make sure that ALL of the fuel and air passages are clear. These carbs are notorious in clogging up. I have worked on these carbs since 1979 when I bought my first 1300, and worked for a Kawasaki dealer, and they are quite a bit more cantankerous than other CV carbs. While replacing the lower fuel valves be very careful, they are usually stuck and you can do a lot of damage attempting to remove them. I have a special tool to do this, but many guys insist on pliers, and wind up destroying the carburetors in the process. Make sure you blow into any and all ports and passages with dry air to make sure they are flowing properly. I use a special Hydraulic pump to blow threw any obstructions.
Last but not least, if you are rebuilding these carburetors because the engine is running rough or one or more cylinders is not running at all, it may not be the carburetors at all, but your ignition. These bikes are notorious on cracking ignition coils or burning up pick up coils. I have also burned out a FEW alternator stators on these bikes. The alternator is very week for the power consumption of this bike.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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BTW, thanks for the link, but he doesn't ship to Canada. No one else has these either.
1978 CB400A Hondamatic
1983 CB550SC Nighthawk
1978 CB750A Hondamatic
1982 KZ1300
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Look here:http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=3952
Z1 did not have them the other day. Actually they were the ons that said that they do not exist. I guess it helps when someone gives them the Part #. I would much rather buy from Z1, their prices can not be beat by anyone. I guess this particular thread has just done a big favor to 1300 owners.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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I think once it thaws, I will be getting a kit from Z1, though. What a crazy good price for these kits! That is, of course, if I can salvage whatever is wrong with #5. I think it's the rings, poured oil in and got the same compression as the others.
Thanks for all the great info guys, I'll see you in the spring!
1978 CB400A Hondamatic
1983 CB550SC Nighthawk
1978 CB750A Hondamatic
1982 KZ1300
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