Ignition points. Made in China ver Made in Taiwan
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Re: Ignition points. Made in China ver Made in Taiwan
27 Nov 2025 05:09 - Yesterday 18:11httpsTaiwan has been a manufacturing powerhouse for a very long time. Most if not all higher end bicycles are made in Taiwan to a very high standard.
I would trust a part made in Taiwan over China always.
If your handy you may be able to adapt GM automotive points and condenser. They use to sell points plates for 650's and 900's with those mounted under the name "Maxi-Dwell", but points for a V8 might outlast the bike!
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Re: Ignition points. Made in China ver Made in Taiwan
27 Nov 2025 09:40Here’s one for a Z1, from 76, fired right up after 35yrs asleep, he’d some issues, went back to stock, now using 83/84 1100 ignition
Z1A AND 81 650
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27 Nov 2025 11:19What model is that ignition plate picture from?
Here’s one for a Z1, from 76, fired right up after 35yrs asleep, he’d some issues, went back to stock, now using 83/84 1100 ignition
Its not 76 Z1. Where's the condensors.?
Never seen a ignition plate like that on any kawasaki I've worked on.
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27 Nov 2025 13:00 - 27 Nov 2025 13:01On the Maxi-Dwell the points plates were made from aluminum and the condensers are mounted on the back of the plate (that yellow on lower left) the toggle switch goes to a light to set the timing without extra tools. You can just barely see the tiny bulb behind the black wire in that round opening.What model is that ignition plate picture from?jwfels post=919393 userid=55184
Here’s one for a Z1, from 76, fired right up after 35yrs asleep, he’d some issues, went back to stock, now using 83/84 1100 ignition
Its not 76 Z1. Where's the condensors.?
Never seen a ignition plate like that on any kawasaki I've worked on.
The point used are GM points off a car or truck engine. Everything but the points were proprietary.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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