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Actually, I’m considering using the ignition system from a Suzuki GSX 1100F. It has slightly less advance at maximum RPM—roughly 35–38 degrees, compared to the GPZ 1100’s 40 degrees. I wonder if anyone on the forum has tried this setup? Especially since the Suzuki’s ignition pickup is mounted on a plate, making it possible to make it adjustable, whereas the GPZ 1100 sensors offer no such adjustability.

When you mention the ignition you're offering, do you mean a genuine Dyna unit (like the one in my photo) or a Chinese knock-off? You can find those Chinese replicas on Amazon—labeled D1 and D2—selling for as little as 50 euros, but I don't think much of them; in my experience and that of people I know, they are simply too prone to failure and are built incredibly cheaply. - If your ignition is a Dyna S, I’d be happy to trade it for the drain plugs; that way, we’d each only have to cover the shipping costs. Since it’s a gift valued under $100 USD, shipping it to the USA shouldn't be an issue, though upon receipt I would have to pay 19% tax on the declared value plus a DHL processing fee... It’s become a crazy, expensive, and complicated global world: instead of making things simpler and more affordable for citizens, everyone just dreams of "getting rich overnight"...

I actually have a dynamic plate with the sensors and the china version. We sold 5 z1 bike to a guy and wouldn't you know he had two magnets fly off so I converted them all to points as he requested. I could send you the Dyna unit which ran fine until the magnet came off if you want to pay the frt. Or I would be interested in the carb drains. We could just trade if interested. On German ebay do you guys see the china knockoffs?

Hi! Yes, I tried shifting the valve timing, but I didn't get the expected result and didn't like how the engine ran; I also tried retarding the ignition timing. But again, the result didn't satisfy me. I tried running a richer mixture—that didn't help at all. Now I've taken the engine apart again and am going to lower the geometric compression ratio. )))

H1Vindicator wrote: were the fork seals from a bonafide kawasaki dealer? new in package? wondering if they might be for an earlier 650. those are slightly taller which could account for the fitment problem. and it's possible the po swapped out the washers. but that seems unlikely to me. but you never know. earlier 650 10.5mm >> www.z1enterprises.com/fork-seals-36x48x105-kawasaki.html csr 8/9.5mm >> www.z1enterprises.com/fork-seals-36x48x8-95.html You may be on to something here...

Did you adjust your cam timing to try and reduce the cranking compression on your 1400 engine? You mentioned engine ping in another thread. I realize you can only adjust so far with the cams before have to look at other methods.

All stock, Wookie.

Welcome. These guys here certainly do know these bikes! They have helped me!

An issue of "Big Bike" from February 1974...! (I'm currently clearing out my workshop, and while going through all the boxes, I stumbled upon this magazine... It really makes my Kawasaki heart beat faster every time...)

were the fork seals from a bonafide kawasaki dealer? new in package? wondering if they might be for an earlier 650. those are slightly taller which could account for the fitment problem. and it's possible the po swapped out the washers. but that seems unlikely to me. but you never know. earlier 650 10.5mm >> www.z1enterprises.com/fork-seals-36x48x105-kawasaki.html csr 8/9.5mm >> www.z1enterprises.com/fork-seals-36x48x8-95.html

Hi Cra-z1, thank you for thinking about...Unfortunately, I have no chance of getting a pickup like that here in Germany! (I actually checked with the German distributor yesterday, but unfortunately, they can't help me.) ((- If there *is* a chance of shipping it to Germany, I would of course cover the associated costs—and you certainly don't have to give it to me for free )) And, in case you're interested in a swap: I can offer you a manual timing chain tensioner for the Z900/Z1000—made of aluminum with a stainless steel bolt... I produced a small batch of them a few years ago, and I just found two more...or some bottom-screws for the early Z1 carbs....

Welcome from another South Aussie