The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

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The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

22 Jun 2022 09:16
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I have a 1981 KZ1000P and the fuel tap needs some love, specifically a rebuild kit. I've searched high and low and I'm unable to find a fuel tap or rebuild kit for this specific fuel tap.
Any other models use the same one?

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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

22 Jun 2022 10:27
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Go to partzilla and enter your specific info. click on the part you're looking for ant it will take you to a page that lists all the other models that use the same part... right down to the color. 
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

22 Jun 2022 16:56
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If yours is a 1981 cop bike, it is  a KZ1000C3, not a KZ1000P and that fuel tap and it’s parts are no longer available from Kawasaki. K&L may still make the rubber parts.
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

23 Jun 2022 05:49
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Go to partzilla and enter your specific info. click on the part you're looking for ant it will take you to a page that lists all the other models that use the same part... right down to the color. 

I went to that exact site and page. None of the Diaphragm parts are available (ring, spring, valve assembly, etc) these are what I really need to make it work properly.
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

23 Jun 2022 05:51
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If yours is a 1981 cop bike, it is  a KZ1000C3, not a KZ1000P and that fuel tap and it’s parts are no longer available from Kawasaki. K&L may still make the rubber parts.


It'll work for now but I'll have to make something else work over the winter. Old bike, one off fuel tap... that's how it goes.
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

23 Jun 2022 06:16
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The parts aren't available on that site, but if you put the part numbers into a search engine you might have some luck. 

For example,  this came up when I searched the diaphragm part number. It's worth a shot for whatever else you may need. 
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

23 Jun 2022 06:31 - 23 Jun 2022 06:31
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If its a just a fuel tap you are looking for and are in a bind im fairly sure any of these will fit and do the job.
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1978 KZ1000 - KZ1000-A2A FUEL TANK (KZ1000-A2/A2A)
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1980 KZ1000 - KZ1000-A4 FUEL TANK (KZ1000-A2/A2A)
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1979 KZ1000 - KZ1000-A3A FUEL TANK (KZ1000-A2/A2A)
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1978 KZ1000 - KZ1000-A2 FUEL TANK (KZ1000-A2/A2A)
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1977 KZ1000 - KZ1000-A1 FUEL TANK (KZ1000-A2/A2A)
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

24 Jun 2022 05:25
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Rebuilding fuel taps is very hit or miss.  Mostly miss, unless you can find OEM parts for the rebuild.  Aftermarket kits are notorious for not fitting. Unless OEM bits can be found, I'd skip the rebuild and look for a new tap.  Measure the center to center bolt distance and go hunt eBay.  Most of the time you can find something decent that way.
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

24 Jun 2022 07:52
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Cough, cough... Pingel.. cough cough 
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[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

24 Jun 2022 11:31
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Rebuilding fuel taps is very hit or miss.  Mostly miss, unless you can find OEM parts for the rebuild.  Aftermarket kits are notorious for not fitting. Unless OEM bits can be found, I'd skip the rebuild and look for a new tap.  Measure the center to center bolt distance and go hunt eBay.  Most of the time you can find something decent that way.

My thoughts exactly... just need an ON-OFF fuel valve that bolts up.
 
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Re: The "Unicorn" fuel tap? 1981 KZ1000P

24 Jun 2022 13:21 - 24 Jun 2022 13:23
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Doesn't Z1E have them for Suzuki that would fit?
www.z1enterprises.com/search?q=petcock
 
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