where to start

have a kz1300 with all the fairing and bags (which i want to dump) and was wondering if i can hot wire it to see if it is getting spark by by passing all other switches etc, as a starting point, and if if it is possible to retrofit the ignition to a points system? i like simplicity

I *think* you can do this by getting power to the coils. Not absolutely sure because my manual is for a 650.

It’s fairly easy to check for power at the coils and trace the wires back checking for voltage back to the solenoid. Do you have a manual with a wiring diagram?

Just sharing an opinion here but if you want simplicity you might want to stick with the stock electrical system.

latherface wrote:

have a kz1300 with all the fairing and bags

Do you have a 1980 Touring model? If you do, keep the fairing and saddlebags as Kawasaki only made the B-model that year only and body parts are hard to find if you want to go back to stock for whatever reason. Good luck with your project!

Later, Doug

yup manufactured march of 1980......how many were made. seems now like it would be better to leave it stock. if #'s manufactured were small. where can I find info on production numbers?

Have you looked at:http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/kawasaki.asp
and www.z1enterprises.com Jeff Saunders at Z1 is very knowledgeable about most things Kawasaki.

You can also get some more info at www.kz1300.com/techarticles/z1300-model-comparison.html

No production numbers though.