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25 Oct 2022 15:29 #876010
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(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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I contacted Jim at 7thGearDesigns to get an ignition kit for my Kawa KZ400, which I find to be a great option due to its electronic ignition advance system (I think there aren't any other manufacturers that offer this at the moment). But after asking him recently about the status of the order, I didn't received a response.
Does anyone know if he is using a different contact address than this one?
7thgeardesigns@gmail.com
This other one hasn't worked for a long time, or at least it didn't work when I wrote to it there a long time ago.
Jim@7thGearDesigns.com
Does anyone know if he is using a different contact address than this one?
7thgeardesigns@gmail.com
This other one hasn't worked for a long time, or at least it didn't work when I wrote to it there a long time ago.
Jim@7thGearDesigns.com
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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25 Oct 2022 18:07 #876018
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1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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I ordered from him in the spring, and he was about to stop taking orders. This is currently on the site:
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES FOR A LARGE PORTION OF OUR COMPONENTS WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY ORDERS AFTER APRIL 1ST. WE ANTICIPATE BEING ABLE TO RESUME TAKING ORDERS AS SOON AS MATERIALS ARE AVALIABLE. IF YOU'D LIKE TO INFORMED WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO BEGIN SHIPPING AGAIN PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL ATThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES FOR A LARGE PORTION OF OUR COMPONENTS WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY ORDERS AFTER APRIL 1ST. WE ANTICIPATE BEING ABLE TO RESUME TAKING ORDERS AS SOON AS MATERIALS ARE AVALIABLE. IF YOU'D LIKE TO INFORMED WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO BEGIN SHIPPING AGAIN PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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28 Oct 2022 07:23 - 28 Oct 2022 08:15 #876106
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(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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I wrote to this mail
Ignition_List@7thgeardesigns.com
but unfortunately it doesn't work either. The server has returned the message, as happened with the other mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ignition_List@7thgeardesigns.com
but unfortunately it doesn't work either. The server has returned the message, as happened with the other mail:
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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12 Nov 2022 08:22 #876695
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(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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If anyone finds out anything please let me know.
Not only is the money wasted for the unreceived order but I don't know of another manufacturer that makes electronic ignitions for a KZ400.
And I am not referring to transistorized ignitions (those do exist) but to a CDI.
Not only is the money wasted for the unreceived order but I don't know of another manufacturer that makes electronic ignitions for a KZ400.
And I am not referring to transistorized ignitions (those do exist) but to a CDI.
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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12 Nov 2022 09:24 - 12 Nov 2022 09:33 #876701
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13 Nov 2022 03:07 #876735
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(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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The problem is that I am from Spain and if it is difficult for me to write in English, to speak is directly impossible.
If anyone could call and ask what's going on, I'd be very grateful.
If anyone could call and ask what's going on, I'd be very grateful.
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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13 Nov 2022 07:32 #876746
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I'll call him for you later today or on Monday and see if he has updated contact info. Its still early morning there.
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The problem is that I am from Spain and if it is difficult for me to write in English, to speak is directly impossible.
If anyone could call and ask what's going on, I'd be very grateful.
I'll call him for you later today or on Monday and see if he has updated contact info. Its still early morning there.
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13 Nov 2022 09:57 #876756
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His phone is working and voicemail still mentions 7th gear. I left a message and asked him to get back to me with his preferred contact info because people are trying to reach him.
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13 Nov 2022 12:10 - 13 Nov 2022 12:11 #876765
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(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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Thanks mate. I'll be pending.
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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13 Nov 2022 17:02 - 13 Nov 2022 17:05 #876790
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He said he still isn't shipping ignitions because he is still waiting for the parts that he has been waiting on for many months. The gmail address in the first post is still his preferred email, but at least we know his phone works too. I can't explain why he hasn't replied to you, but it might be just because nothing has changed. Hopefully the supply chain issues will be remedied soon. If you sent an email to the Ignition List email given above you should get notified when that happens.
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13 Nov 2022 18:32 #876793
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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This is what make our forum so good. Members helping members… Thank you
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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14 Nov 2022 07:32 #876806
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Where I work, we can't purchase some specific electronic components we need due to lingering C-19 supply chain problems. Out of desperation, to support our aftermarket customers, we are investigating salvaging components from out of date PCB's. It's a pretty involved process, including sending donor boards out to have the conformal coating stripped, pre-heating the board in an "airbath", then removing the components. Pure craziness. Anyway, shortages of electronic components is REAL these days.
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