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Im a bit confused! was created by davido
24 Jun 2016 09:40Replied by pete greek1 on topic MAC 4-1 Exhaust
25 Jan 2016 09:54
pete greek1
I have one of these S.S. MotoGpwerks pipe that I bought a couple of yrs. ago that is going on my 900 as soon as I get the engine rebuilt, it was over 550.00 delivered, so for 250.00 less, the Delkevic is a good deal
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Nola
dohc wrote:Nola wrote: .I just assumed the brakes would be shite....
I think the Z1R is a joy to ride in stock form, even today, but I have to say that I find the front brakes to be disappointing. On my bike the brakes feel wooden and crappy, and the amount of bite is pretty minimal. I don't know how much is due to the cabled master cylinder, but I've done everything I can do with the stock parts, other than switch to a more aggressive pad. I'm using EBC pads and I'm not impressed.
If you're interested in keeping the stock appearance, here is some info. Most Kawasakis from 77 through 80 used the same caliper body (KZ650, ZK750, KZ1000, maybe others), and should all be interchangeable. Nearly all of them used a 42mm piston, but the '78 Z1R (and '78 KZ650-D2) used a 38mm piston. A smaller piston requires more force at the lever. Also, the 79 and 80 KZ1000s added ceramic insulators on the end of the pistons, to thermally insulate the piston from the pad. See non-insulated vs. insulated . This was required when they switched from organic to metallic compounds. Officially you are not supposed to use metallic pads with the older non-insulated caliper pistons, which is why I put those organic EBC pads in my bike.
So if you can find a set of 79 or 80 kZ1000 calipers, they will have bigger pistons which should reduce lever effort, and you can run metallic pads with more bite. This may not be up the level of a modern 4-pot monoblock caliper, but it should certainly be a step up from the stock '78 Z1R setup, and will look 100% original.
Also, if you end up rebuilding the front master cylinder, this post might be helpful.
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/569907-z...build-kit-substitute
As for a swingarm upgrade, a Calfab aluminum unit was the cool upgrade back in the day, and MotoGPWerks claims to be making modern reproductions. www.motogpwerks.com/kawasaki-gallery
If you have any other Z1R specific questions, such as missing bits and pieces or electrical issues, I can probably help...
Thanks for all the Info Dohc, I'm going to have the calipers rebuilt, braided lines, and whatever are the most agressive pads I can get installed, and then see how that works for me.
I'm going to keep the stock swingarm, for originality.....and thanks for the offer of advice! I'm sure il take you up on it.
Cheers
DOHC
Nola wrote: .I just assumed the brakes would be shite....
I think the Z1R is a joy to ride in stock form, even today, but I have to say that I find the front brakes to be disappointing. On my bike the brakes feel wooden and crappy, and the amount of bite is pretty minimal. I don't know how much is due to the cabled master cylinder, but I've done everything I can do with the stock parts, other than switch to a more aggressive pad. I'm using EBC pads and I'm not impressed.
If you're interested in keeping the stock appearance, here is some info. Most Kawasakis from 77 through 80 used the same caliper body (KZ650, ZK750, KZ1000, maybe others), and should all be interchangeable. Nearly all of them used a 42mm piston, but the '78 Z1R (and '78 KZ650-D2) used a 38mm piston. A smaller piston requires more force at the lever. Also, the 79 and 80 KZ1000s added ceramic insulators on the end of the pistons, to thermally insulate the piston from the pad. See non-insulated vs. insulated . This was required when they switched from organic to metallic compounds. Officially you are not supposed to use metallic pads with the older non-insulated caliper pistons, which is why I put those organic EBC pads in my bike.
So if you can find a set of 79 or 80 kZ1000 calipers, they will have bigger pistons which should reduce lever effort, and you can run metallic pads with more bite. This may not be up the level of a modern 4-pot monoblock caliper, but it should certainly be a step up from the stock '78 Z1R setup, and will look 100% original.
Also, if you end up rebuilding the front master cylinder, this post might be helpful.
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/569907-z...build-kit-substitute
As for a swingarm upgrade, a Calfab aluminum unit was the cool upgrade back in the day, and MotoGPWerks claims to be making modern reproductions. www.motogpwerks.com/kawasaki-gallery
If you have any other Z1R specific questions, such as missing bits and pieces or electrical issues, I can probably help...
Replied by jeffo on topic New Cal-Fab swingarms are being made!
27 Oct 2015 06:17
jeffo
Seems too good to be true but they have it listed for $100 on there website?? I am guessing that is a deposit?
www.motogpwerks.com/shop/calfab-usa-swin...ion/v1-kawasaki.html
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Replied by pete greek1 on topic V & H street version 13013 pipes?
28 Aug 2015 12:09 - 28 Aug 2015 12:15
pete greek1
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I might be wrong about the spring setup for the delkovic ....I was thinking about the Motogpwerks S.S. pipe I bought 3 yrs. ago that's still in the boxLineArtist wrote:pete greek1 wrote: ... they are easy to remove, because they're attached to the head with springs
Pete
I've noted the spring attachment at the head, does anyone have a photo? I'm curious how this goes together on a stock setup.
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Replied by kaw-a-holic on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
30 Jul 2015 07:14
kaw-a-holic
I have the same concerns with my Motogpwerks exhaust. At least it's a slip in with spring retention so I can take it off for oil changes.
DoctoRot
I have been doing some research for my 750 twin exhaust i will make at some point. I was going to do a setup like the motogpwerks exhaust with a machined collar that permanently bolts into the head and then the exhuast slips on that with springs to hold it in place. Looks very "race" to me. I have read that a cross over or a 2 into 1 exhaust setup helps keep the low end torquey. Are you going to run side-covers? if not i maybe consider high pipes like a scrambler. Cant wait to see what you make. :woohoo:
BTW the Caswell kit is a two part phenol novolac resin, they are a relatively new type of epoxy and have amazing chemical resistance. All the other kits that I have seen are just 1 part liners. Like Lou said, if you clean it out and it doesn't leak i wouldn't waste the time and money to line it.
BTW the Caswell kit is a two part phenol novolac resin, they are a relatively new type of epoxy and have amazing chemical resistance. All the other kits that I have seen are just 1 part liners. Like Lou said, if you clean it out and it doesn't leak i wouldn't waste the time and money to line it.
davido
I was thinking about Delkivic a while ago but I heard that the downpipes are very narrow.Also,I dont like the megaphone shape on the silencer.
I had it narrowed down to a Motogpwerks,an Exhaustcraft or the Harris. The first 2 are stainless but out of my budget really and the Harris was the right price at the right time.
Im not a fan of chrome and was thinking to have it ceramic coated but its in pretty good nick so Ill leave it as is for now.A bit of spit and polish will get it sorted.
The other thing is that the whole paint scheme I was originaly planning was based around a black exhaust. Now ill have to rethink that. I have some ideas but thats for later.
Monkeydoodle,thats good you found someone to do that. I have heard that chromers generally avoid exhausts as they tend to pollute the dipping tank. Maybe thats the old days but good price. If the pipe is solid it should come out like new ( I would pull the name plate off it first and re-rivet it back on afterwards. Nothing says Harris like a name plate with Harris written on it!!)
I had it narrowed down to a Motogpwerks,an Exhaustcraft or the Harris. The first 2 are stainless but out of my budget really and the Harris was the right price at the right time.
Im not a fan of chrome and was thinking to have it ceramic coated but its in pretty good nick so Ill leave it as is for now.A bit of spit and polish will get it sorted.
The other thing is that the whole paint scheme I was originaly planning was based around a black exhaust. Now ill have to rethink that. I have some ideas but thats for later.
Monkeydoodle,thats good you found someone to do that. I have heard that chromers generally avoid exhausts as they tend to pollute the dipping tank. Maybe thats the old days but good price. If the pipe is solid it should come out like new ( I would pull the name plate off it first and re-rivet it back on afterwards. Nothing says Harris like a name plate with Harris written on it!!)
Replied by kaw-a-holic on topic Zexhausts
29 May 2015 18:14
kaw-a-holic
floivanus wrote: Motogpwerks?
+1 on the Motogpwerks
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