Bevan

  • Bevan replied to the topic Fuel leak in the forum How To Fix It 1 year, 9 months ago

    Kaptainkwak

    Thanks for this. Yes it took over a year to get the exhaust pipes re-chromed after extensive surgery on them. It is a lovely bike to ride and have enjoyed its undemanding pace. My fuel leak is even when on the centre stand so tap leaks when off and float valves aren’t stopping this despite being brand new OEM. I also put OEM float…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Fuel leak in the forum How To Fix It 1 year, 9 months ago

    Sorry, should have also mentioned that I have set the float levels as per service manual, checked and then rechecked. Also balanced carbs.

  • Bevan started the topic Fuel leak in the forum How To Fix It 1 year, 9 months ago

    Been a while but finally have the B1 done and dusted after a long wait to get mufflers rechromed. Will post the whole saga under projects in due course. Only remaining gremlin is a very slow but persistent fuel leak from carbs, even when fuel tap turned OFF. I have replaced all O rings in fuel tap, all jets and float valves in carbs but still the…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    Yes that’s the reference I used. It can get a bit annal, the chapter on date codes that appear on the actual parts goes on for pages. Must confess that I photographed every dated part during my Z1 resto as there are only a few parts on that bike that are not original/genuine OEM so hopefully it will help the kids make a fortune when they come to…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    KK, all good, will go with OEM’s. I think the same bushes were used on other Kawasaki road bikes of the time, particularly the triple two strokes. I think cast iron was used because it is probably cheaper than brass and was a common bearing material as it can be used with a hardened steel shaft due to the coefficient of friction being relatively…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    KK, the first NOS bush has arrived and debunks my theory about the material changing in the first year of manfacture. It came wrapped in oily plastic (as in the photo) and then in its own sealed bag with the label. From the type style on the label and the (9J) bottom left hand side, we can determine that this part was made in October 1989, and it…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    You got me thinking, as I had expected brass, or even just steel. Went and had a closer look and remembering my high school metal work classes, put it to the grinding wheel – fine short sparks that ‘exploded’ in little bursts after leaving the wheel – pretty sure that’s indicative of cast iron. Have attached photo of granular texture at fracture…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    Finally got this sorted, what a mission. Understanding the actual construction of the swing arm bearings obviously helped. I tried driving the inner steel sleeve in one direction but cast bush at that end just moved with the sleeve after shearing off the bush flange and threatened to disappear in to the swing arm. Then tried driving the sleeve…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    I have re-read the Service Manual umpteen times and maybe I have misunderstood the construction. Manual says, “pull out the swing arm sleeve” before removing the bushes. Does the “sleeve” accupy the full width of the swing arm, sitting inside the bushes at each end? If this is the case then my “sleeve” is seized in the bushes as it doesn’t want to…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    No haven’t tried heating the swing arm so will try that. Battery acid has dribbled all over the swing arm so I have to do some repainting anyway. Will also try the hacksaw cuts. The residual problem is getting some ‘edge’ on the inner end of the bush in order to drive them out. On my Z1 the central collar or sleeve was easily pushed off centre to…[Read more]

  • Bevan started the topic Swing arm bushes in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, has any one got any tips for getting the bushes out of each end of the swing arm? I can’t seem to get the central sleeve to move off centre and then get a bar in to drive out the sleeves. Cheers Bevan

  • Bevan started the topic Mufflers in the forum How To Fix It 3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, working through a few little issues with my B1 and wondered if anyone has any experience repairing mufflers. Can’t see the cancer when fitted but once they are off it is a bit obvious. Also has anyone found a good aftermarket alternative which I could fit for everyday riding, then keep the originals as is for dress up only. Cheers Bevan

  • Jon, yours looks pretty tame compared to what I found on stripping my B1. I am stripping it back to the cases and replacing every O ring and gasket. I have heard that oil can leak from the two small plugs, which have O rings on each end, and fit in those holes between the outside two cylinder head bolts. Cheers Bevan

  • Bevan started the topic KZ750B1 tidy up in the forum New Projects 3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi, will post a couple of photos of my newly arrived B1. Low mileage import from USA that needs a tidy up and full medical to make her a reliable rider. Cheers Bevan

  • Bevan replied to the topic Newbe in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi, Thought I had posted these photos somewhere else but can’t find them so posting here. KZ750B1 import from USA with low miles but needs a bit of work to clean her up and make her a reliable rider. Cheers Bevan

  • Bevan replied to the topic Parts Available. in the forum The Trading Post 3 years, 2 months ago

    KK, gotcha on the Add Media, I think it has worked. I have sourced from Z-power before but now tend to use Partzilla out of the USA as freight from UK/Europe to NZ seems to take months at the moment. Will start working my way through the check list on the KZ and see what else I’m likely to need. Cheers Bevan

  • Bevan replied to the topic Parts Available. in the forum The Trading Post 3 years, 2 months ago

    KK, I have worked my way from fuel tank (in surprisingly good condition inside but will clean and seal anyway), petcock (need O ring and packing washer), to carbs and found needle settings different for each carb and neither near standard (no.4 groove). Slotted heads of the main jets and pilot jets are a bit mangled so looking to replace these -…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Parts Available. in the forum The Trading Post 3 years, 2 months ago

    KK, she has arrived and looks pretty original. Even the clutch and brake lever have the crappy old laquer still on that has aged to yellow. Needs a little TLC and a good once over but hopefully have her on the road soon. Do need some consumables but can’t get the “Shop” drop down to work for me. Will try to work out how to add photos. Would like…[Read more]

  • Bevan replied to the topic Parts Available. in the forum The Trading Post 3 years, 2 months ago

    Kaptainkwak, thanks for that, definitely interested in a stainless grab rail when they are available. Pretty sure the USA B1 didn’t have a seat strap – can’t see one in the parts catalogue. My ’73 Z1 is also USA model with similar short rear guard and no seat strap. I think I saw a thread (can’t find it again, darn) about the grab rails and…[Read more]

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