79 kz1000 ST electrical.

Hi, i have a few question for you great folks

I picked up a 79 kz1000 ST. For Free

all the wiring was removed, so I'm gonna have my hands full to see what the problem was.

I will try everything out to see what works and does not.
but have had issue on other bikes with CDI, coils, rectifiers.

But I also have a parts bike. and 84 KZ 750. could I use the CDI coils from that bike if need them?

since the bike was free I don't mind speding a few $$$ .
Should I just buy new wireharness, coils, cdi, regualtor?
Is there aftermarket stuff recommended? entire packages deals?

last question, how can I test the Ignitier to see if it works?


thanks

If you need any help, I have a 79 1000 ST in storage. I can take some pics for you

The filebase has a wiring diagram for a 79 st.

You should get a Clymers or Haynes manual for a KZ1000.They have the wiring diagrams along with everything else about working on the bike.

The factory shop manual is more expensive, but worth it. The testing procedures for all the components are listed there. To find out which bikes use a particular part, go to the Kawasaki website. Under owner info, you will find parts diagrams. Find the rectifier, or whatever part you are interested in, and you can then find out what other modles used that part. There is also a pretty good chance that somebody on this board has tried this already and will give you some sage advice.

Welcome to the nuthouse.

PS. When you need parts, one of best places to start is Z1 Enterprises.

It might be a few $ but www.repairmanual.com has factory shop manuals for most Kawasaki's I understand they sometimes sell used manuals too.

Some websites for the electrical connectors:
1. www.easternbeaver.com
2. www.vintageconnections.com

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Some websites for electrical harness tapes:

1. www.findtape.com/shop/product.aspx?id=32...&width=1436&height=0

2.Dry Vinyl Tape From Tape Brothers
www.tapebrothers.com

Dry Vinyl Tapes are non-adhesive plasticized polyvinyl chloride film tape. Easy unwinding characteristics - tape clings firmly to it’s own backing for tight wrap. High elongation and good strength to permit trouble-free binding of wiring harnesses for the automotive industry. Dry vinyl tape also used for plating applications- high stretch, good “cling” characteristics and great conformability provide for superior masking in hard chrome and other plating applications.

DVT-76B 2 in. x 250 ft. Black Dry Vinyl Tape
2 in. x 250 ft. Black Dry Vinyl Tape
Our Price: $6.54 Per Roll

www.wiringharness.com
• Non-Adhesive Vinyl Harness Tape, made to the original mil-thickness.
• Just wrap it tightly around the wires and knot the end.
• 100 foot roll is enough to do 3 to 4 harnesses complete.
• Available in three different widths, as original.
• Correct for all years (1955 to Present).

Part # Description Price
R0058272 3/4" Vinyl Harness Tape, 100 foot roll $12.00
R0058276 1" Vinyl Harness Tape, 100 foot roll $13.00
R0067108 1-1/4" Vinyl Harness Tape, 100 foot roll $15.00

Wow Thanks for all the support guys

sure that would be great

Spend the extra $$$ and buy and start with a new harness... Save yourself a whole hell of a lot of headaches...

I have an E-1 also and I got everything I needed at

www.redlinecycle.com

in Chicago there KZ900/1000 Specialists .They have it all


Big Mike

redline cyle are pretty great they are shipping me what I need so far.. thanks for the tip