Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

    KAWASAKI Z1A

    Aug 12, 2018 3 minutes
    WORDS: STEVE COOPER
    PHOTOS: GARY ‘D’ CHAPMAN

    EXHAUSTS

    Some pattern systems run the more restrictive Z900 baffles but details on how to convert to Z1 spec are in the public domain.

    PANELS & SEAT

    Pattern parts are available but for many only OEM will do… you will pay for these!

    CHASSIS

    Renew headstock bearings; taper roller sets are popular. Swingarm bearings are also worth changing.

    CARBS

    Factor in a complete carb rebuild for any machine that’s sat for decades with old fuel in the bowls.

    ELECTRICS

    Expect bikes that have

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

    Classic Motorcycle Mechanics1 min read
    Garry Taylor 1949-2024
    It was with great sadness that Classic Motorcycle Mechanics heard of the passing of Garry Taylor, manager of the Suzuki Grand Prix racing team in the 1980s through to the early 2000s. Garry worked for Suzuki from the late 1970s covering the era of Ba
    Classic Motorcycle Mechanics3 min read
    The Retrospection And Nostalgia Loop…
    It’s a strange thing, but getting on the same model of bike you spent a lot of saddle time in/on decades ago is a fascinating experience. I’ve had that this month with the Y2K Honda CBR900RR – better known as the ‘929’. I spent many a happy year on m
    Classic Motorcycle Mechanics4 min read
    Suzuki Gt 750 1972/73
    Yes, we all know the later Suzuki GT750s are faster and/or supposedly ‘better’ than the 72/73 models but the J and K models are the purest in terms of sticking to the original brief. It was designer Etsuo Yokouchi, who had previously masterminded the

    Related Books & Audiobooks