GPz1100 starter motor interchangeability

How can I find out what starter motors are interchangeable with that from an '83 GPz1100? I understand there is a way to match part #s to all bikes they fit on kawsaki.com but I can't see how to do it. Or is it as simple as all 1100s use the same starter? Thanks

Post edited by: Fossil, at: 2007/03/19 21:13

Foss...I'll check My cross-ref program here...

Also...I remember a while back,reading about a Honda starter bolting right into a KZ engine with a very slight mod.The Honda(CB model) starter is used by a lot of Racers,because it's a stronger starter(for turning over high compression engines).Not too sure about it mounting to a GPZ engine though...not sure of the differences between the 2 engines(KZ and GPZ).
Anyway,I'll have a look here and report back on the cross over...

Wow...more that I thought there would be.:huh:

Anyway...here they are...

Post edited by: Sandy, at: 2007/03/19 22:59

a few more that didn't fit on the same page...

Fossil...if You want bigger pics than these,send Me a u2u and I can email them to You.
I had to chop them to this size to post here.

Uncertain whether this procedure might in some way be beneficial, but here's one way to begin getting some info on supposed starter interchangeability. Hope it helps

The Kawasaki.com site parts diagram shows 1983 GPZ1100
starter assembly having part number 21163-1143. Navigating to a parts search screen and entering the number resulted in the following:

· KZ1000-J1 (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-J1)
· KZ1000-J1 (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-J2/
· KZ1000-J2 (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-J1)
· KZ1000-J2 (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-J2/
· KZ1000-J3 (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-J1)
· KZ1000-J3 (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-J2/
· KZ1000-K1 LTD (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-K1)
· KZ1000-K2 LTD (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-K1)
· KZ1000-M1 CSR (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-M1)
· KZ1000-M1 CSR (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-M2)
· KZ1000-M2 CSR (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-M1)
· KZ1000-M2 CSR (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1000-M2)
· KZ1000-P1 Police 1000 (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1000-P10 Police 1000 (1991)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P11 Police 1000 (1992)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P12 Police 1000 (1993)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P13 Police 1000 (1994)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P14 Police 1000 (1995)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P15 Police 1000 (1996)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P16 Police 1000 (1997)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P17 Police 1000 (1998)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P18 Police 1000 (1999)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P19 Police 1000 (2000)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P2 Police 1000 (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1000-P20 Police 1000 (2001)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P21 Police 1000 (2002)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P22 Police 1000 (2003)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P24 Police 1000 (2005)-->STARTER MOTOR
· KZ1000-P3 Police 1000 (1984)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1000-P4 Police 1000 (1985)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1000-P5 Police 1000 (1986)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1000-P9 Police 1000 (1990)-->STARTER MOTOR (KZ1000-P9/P10)
· KZ1000-R1 Eddie Lawson Replica (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1000-R2 Eddie Lawson Replica (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1100-A1 Shaft (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1100-A1)
· KZ1100-A1 Shaft (1981)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1100-A2/
· KZ1100-A2 Shaft (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1100-A1)
· KZ1100-A2 Shaft (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1100-A2/
· KZ1100-A3 Shaft (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1100-A1)
· KZ1100-A3 Shaft (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH (KZ1100-A2/
· KZ1100-D1 Spectre (1982)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1100-D2 Spectre (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· KZ1100-L1 LTD Shaft (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· ZN1100-B1 LTD Shaft (1984)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· ZN1100-B2 LTD Shaft (1985)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· ZX1100-A1 GPz (1983)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH
· ZX1100-A2 GPz (1984)-->STARTER MOTOR/STARTER CLUTCH

Hmmm...it is interesting that the Zedder software includes KZ1100B1/2 as having the same starter yet the Kawasaki site does not.:huh:

Sandy and Patton, thanks very much for the help - that certainly will make it easier to pick one up. Sandy, I can copy it "my stuff" folder and blow it up to read it. Of course it will be easier after my cataract surgery on thursday!:sick:

The clarity won't be there,but You have lots of info anyways.
Like I said though,let Me know and I can email it to You,Bud...no problem.

I honestly didn't know that the GPZ cases were so much like the KZ cases.Ya see...I learned something ELSE about these ol Kawis...thanks for bringing this up!!:laugh:

the gpz is a kz motor with more ccs and bigger cams

...I remember a while back,reading about a Honda starter bolting right into a KZ engine with a very slight mod.

The starter from a CB750 twincam ('79-'82, not sure about other years) will fit and is definitely stronger..

The battery cable is a little closer to the sprocket side cover. I ground the cover down slightly near the cable to keep it from shorting out. All grinding was on the inside of cover, and is not visible on assembled bike.