79MKII wrote: Sorry to change the subject, but on a side note....what does the "PO" stand for on the headlight switch? I've always wondered that......

From what I understand, PO was the beginning ofthe "always on" head lamps, the original bikes, they had a small lamp i n the head light that you could turn on and off and not use your main head light.
Same idea as the daytime driving lights.

Sorry to change the subject, but on a side note....what does the "PO" stand for on the headlight switch? I've always wondered that......

i have the manual in e form if you need anything else from it.
leon

Here is a couple things for you to look at. Maybe you have seen them before.
The wiring diagram I have been using, and seems to be exact to original
The guys at Z1 Enterprises are awesome if you haven't already checked them out.

Wiring wiring !!!

I need a good wiring diagram for the 75 Z1B...

There are so many ends and they make no sense. Ten years ago they made sense. Its just the lighting, I have the ignition and charging system wired and working very well.

HELP !!

Sounds great! Seems like it's running really well. Very cool.

The short was due to the ignition switch bouncing around. I mounted the switch and got to hit it pretty hard a few times today..

People always want a burn out video.. so here is a small burnout.

I am starting what will be a long and frustrating project. I now have a 1981 KZ that started out as an LTD, but was taken in the right direction by the previous owner. I plan on leaning on you guys to point me in the right direction. I wont be asking any "will this fit" questions because I have don this sort of thing before and as my brother owns a repair shop, with welder/blaster/lathe/mill/powder coater, I know anything can be made to fit. BUT I have too many options and need advice on what would be the most logical, and I have seen the expertise here.

Here is as it as it sits:

My first plan was to bolt in a FZR600 arm, because I have done that before and it is easy. The front was going to be a YZF600 set, because I have one and the wheels match. Upside easy, but still an 18" rear wheel.

Then I thought about using this Seca2 arm because it is also steel and kinda period-look. An FZR600/400 wheel is a bolt on, so I thought I was on my way. Also. the seca has a direct action shock so the possibility of a monshock conversion would be dead simple.

Then, some dude up and GAVE me a battered ZX7, so I thought "job done", but I didnt realize it had a 6" rear wheel. I figured it would be more work, but it has been done and I have access to machinery and guys who know how to use it.

And then again, yesterday I traded a 12 pack of Bud for this GS1100 swinger. (mocked up here with an FZR400 wheel)

So I figured I would go ZX7 wheels and forks, GS arm. But I got to worrying again about that 6" rear wheel and the aggravation of the chain run. So U though maybe I will use the less optimum, but fairly matching 400 rear wheel because it is an 18x4.00(thus the mock up). And now I had my afternoon coffee (i work the midnight shift) and I perused my junk pile and remembered that I have a set of YZF600 wheels. The are 17 and the rear is a 5.5.



I realize that I have a long way to go, but does anyone have an opinion on the first attempt? What combo makes the most sense.? If you think this was long-winded, just wait till I hit you-all up on rearset choices!

I know they say options are good, but now the confusion is getting larger. You see, I just traded a 12 pack of Budweiser for a GS1100 swingarm. I guess this is best discussed when I post a project thread, but it is as if the universe wants me to build this bike.

Howdie fellas. As I am back in the Kawalski fold, I thought I would sign up. Ton of good info I have already read. Please excuse some of my future questions because I cant leave my bikes alone.

I am a daily VFR800 rider and have owened about one of each bike ever by now. Currently have my VFR, an RC51, a GS850G, a 500 Interceptor, a Seca 2 and a 1981 KZ1000J.

Just picked up my J model a coupla days ago, I have had KZ's in the past, but was too dumb to hold on to them. The last one got a FZR600 swingarm and wheel treatment. This one can go in any direction, as I havent decided, and this is why I come to you. I was set on using either an FZR600 swinger and wheel and a YZF600 front end, but some dude just up and gave me a beaten ZX7, with good swingarm, front end and wheels. My head is spinning with options because I have at least 3 or 4 viable options. Lately, I have settled on a Seca 2 swingarm, ZX7 forks and stock 1000P 18 inche wheels, because I have decided not to monoshock and USD it like most. Please point fingers, make fun and send me in a logical direction. I have done a wheel and front end swap a few times, so it isnt voo doo, but I would like anyones thoughts. Thanks for listening fellas and here are a few photos of whats goin on.