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GPz1100 Tank conversion & Repairs

Trying to find a 1982 GPz1100B2 tank has been harder than finding rocking horse poo. The solution I went down was to use a modified GPz1100B1 tank with the tap relocated. This tank came out of the blue when I started asking around for any solution to my B2 tank Read more…

By Sid, 3 yearsMay 21, 2022 ago
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Replacing the zx9r Push Rod Seal

For a while now my 1994 zx9r-B1 has been leaving a spot of oil everywhere I parked, in fact it started to leave a lot of oil! The cause has been oil leaking past the oil seal for the clutch push rod. On the B1 the clutch is hydraulic, so Read more…

By Sid, 4 yearsSeptember 16, 2021 ago
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zx9r Alternator Chain adjustment

Hidden out of site, this chain drives the Alternator and has two adjustment points, one manual and one automatic.

By Sid, 6 yearsOctober 14, 2019 ago
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GPz1100 Update – 530 Chain Conversion

Updated 2023-06-29 Just 30klm shy of completing our 6000klm ride from Brisbane to Tasmania and back (in March 2019), I snapped my chain on the freeway. I was travelling at 100klm/hr and felt the chain change pitch, I slowed down to 80 but obviously not quick enough, next the clutch Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsOctober 10, 2019 ago
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Master Cylinder Disassembly

This is my full-proof, gentle and non-destructive way to disassemble a master cylinder (in this case a GPz900R MC). Over time they become seized due to water absorption and oxidation issues. For a project bike I needed a Clutch and Front Brake master cylinder, I have collected a few over Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsAugust 16, 2019 ago
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Replacing Wheel Bearings

Introduction Bearings are subject to wear like any other part of a Motorcycle, however they are under considerably more strain and therefore should be replaced at least every 10 years from my experience. Before you can begin to remove your old worn out wheel bearings and replace them with new Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsAugust 15, 2019 ago
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GPz900R – Wheel and Swingarm Bearings

The GPz900R is a bearing suppliers dream! With Wheel and Swingarm bearings requiring replacement at least once in each bikes lifetime. On a GPz900R you have standard wheel bearings that Kawasaki and most bike manufacturers use and hence they are carried by virtually all quality bearing suppliers. Where the GPz90Rr Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsAugust 15, 2019 ago
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GPz900R No Valve Clearance left?

When I first opened up the cylinder head cover of a GPz900R many years ago I was surprised to see something I first saw in the late 70’s on a Honda CB750… “Rocker Arms” sitting over the camshafts, but with two valve adjustments on them due the the 16 valve Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsAugust 12, 2019 ago
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The z650B1 Charging System Explained

Motorcycle electrical system are generally considered a black art by most riders. Although fairly robust, when they do fail the charging and ignition systems present the most headache and generally rate at the top of most forum questions (next to “what oil should I use?”). Types of Charging systems Although Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsAugust 5, 2019 ago
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Replacing Fork Seals

Fork seal replacement is one of those jobs where the right tools and a bit of know how will result in a stress free maintenance task being completed within next to no time. In fact fork seals are so easy to replace that most of your time will be taken Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsJuly 7, 2019 ago

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