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Kaptainkwak replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 5 years, 4 months ago

No problem Karl it is what this site is all about.

That’s an amazing job so far. It doesn’t look like the same engine. Such a shame about the snapped bolt. Are you going to helicoil it?

KK
malc started the topic My old z in the forum Your Lonesome and you 5 years, 4 months ago
Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 5 years, 4 months ago

Evening

Parts arrived today thanks kk, got cam chain in and cases together, managed to snap m6 case bolt, long one inside under gearbox, have to come apart again. Not happy!

Had top end vapour blasted and valve seats redone, lapping in was never going to get them right, so some progress made.
jimmyjaz started the topic New Project in the forum New Member Introductions 5 years, 4 months ago

Afternoon,just joined the club as I’ve just bought a B1,just got to organise its transport up here.I had a couple of them 40 years ago,and still have one in assorted bits,so looking forward to getting the new arrival on the road.The only problem will be trying to source an exhaust system for it as the web hasn’t helped.I assume all twin owners…[Read more]
jimmyjaz posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago

Afternoon,just joined the club as I’ve just bought a B1,just got to organise its transport up here.I had a couple of them 40 years ago,and still have one in assorted bits,so looking forward to getting the new arrival on the road,just needs a wee bit work,the only problem will be sorting out an exhaust ,and searching the web hasn’t helped.I assume…[Read more]
- Kaptainkwak replied 5 years, 4 months ago
  
  Hi Jimmyjaz and welcome to the forum. For best results and response this is better posted in the New Members Introductions section of the forum. Just scroll to the bottom.
  
  Cheers
  
  KK
Jon replied to the topic How to change to Tax exempt in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Cheers KK.

It’ll likely be April before its on the road anyway (all the time its wet and cold i’m not working on it).
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Kaptainkwak replied to the topic How to change to Tax exempt in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

The vehicle needs to be 40+ years old on the 1st of January prior to the 1st of April of the same year.

This is the wording on the Government website

Historic vehicle tax exemption
You can apply to stop paying for vehicle tax from 1 April 2020 if your vehicle was built before 1 January 1980. You must tax your vehicle even if you do not have to…[Read more]
Jon replied to the topic How to change to Tax exempt in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi KK

When you say cheaper to wait does that mean in April this year it”l be automatically tax exempt?
Jon replied to the topic How to change to Tax exempt in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Only ta black sticker with something like E11 then 10r-24T below it
Kaptainkwak replied to the topic kickstarts in the forum General 5 years, 4 months ago

What is that kickstart from? This is the one I tried for a z1, z1000
Kaptainkwak replied to the topic How to change to Tax exempt in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi Jon

Has the bike still got the label on the headstock next to the chassis number? That tells you the actual date of manufacture and from my experience is generally the year before the date of registration. If not Kawasaki can supply a letter that confirms when that frame was made. I think it’s around £55 which is more than a years tax so…[Read more]
Jon started the topic How to change to Tax exempt in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi

Wonder if anyone can help me confirm sufficiently in the dvla eyes the date of manufacture of my bike?

The dvla says ‘If your vehicle was built before 1 January 1980, you can stop paying vehicle tax from 1 April 2020.’

My bike was registered on 25 Jan 1980 – so i would think it was built before that but is there any way i can get a precise date?
malc replied to the topic kickstarts in the forum General 5 years, 4 months ago
Kaptainkwak replied to the topic b1 petrol tank in the forum General 5 years, 4 months ago

I have spoken to Awesome Graphics in Ikleston who say they can do them. They however need an originals to copy. If you don’t have originals I have original tank and tail piece that can lend them. Cost will be around £50 a set.

KK
Kaptainkwak replied to the topic kickstarts in the forum General 5 years, 4 months ago

Good condition kickstart’s are not common because the chrome peels. I am experimenting with having one zinc plated then giving it a light polish. Unfortunately the z1 one doesn’t fit properly, I have tried it but the pinch bolt is of a different orientation.

KK
Kaptainkwak replied to the topic Removing a stubborn headlight ear in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi Jon

I am not quite sure what is going to be stuck here. Have you removed the top yoke? Have you removed the forks? Do you have any pictures of the problem?

KK
joseywales replied to the topic b1 petrol tank in the forum General 5 years, 4 months ago

hey malc i have ordered the pinstrips set from diablo cycles and i know a guy that might be able to copy the decal set i will let you know ok
Jon started the topic Removing a stubborn headlight ear in the forum Tips and Ideas 5 years, 4 months ago

Must have internal Rudy buildup. Any ideas how I can free a stubborn headlight ear. Dont really want to destroy be it
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