The Zephyr Zone

Thanks Freddy, I might just do that I still have them. Just a quick query before I go and do it all again. What is the standard setting for the carb mixture screws. My Manual says back them out 1 to 2 turns. Any advice? I only have a genuine Kawasaki service manual for a 750. If you have an afterma...

Regarding the apparent loss of power, unless you made sure you purchased exact genuine replacement jets and needles (either Kawasaki or carb make) and instead installed some generic aftermarket parts, then you have in all probability changed the air/fuel ratio. With a loss of power most likely made ...

Not sure what model you have, but certainly on a 750 my take is that anything other than original rubbers will either be impossible to fit, or be so modified they will make a MAJOR change to the intake. Even the smallest change to any part of the intake can have a profound effect on the correct oper...

I got good pressure with my old master cylinder, but the new one just would not build pressure. So I have ordered a new master cylinder with the correct bore, and hopefully that will solve the issue. My thoughts for what its worth, the size of the master cylinder bore shouldn't really stop you bein...

If you want to get a feel for just how much twist a fork brace takes out of a conventional suspension. Stand in front of the bike supporting it upright by the bars, with the front wheel locked solid between your knees. Push the bars back and forth trying to prevent ANY movement of the front wheel wi...

So I will mount it in the coming week, am very curiuos about the result, but it's bought on Freddies recommendation so I expect great results :P 20220501_141859_resized.jpg Measure the front fork 'stiction' before fitting the fork brace, and then again after. The biggest possible pitfall is introdu...

A pair of Wilbers 633TS. One thing absolutely true with shocks ..... you get what you pay for. And unless you are some lightweight midget, get the heavier dual rate spring option. More comfortable ride, and vastly improved cornering ground clearance.

I thought it was a 750, so as its a 550 what I've said may not be appropriate. You can certainly adjust the mixture screws on a 750 with the carbies in the bike. Not easy, but with the right tool can be done. The 'right tool' for me is the flat blade hex bit from an impact screw driver set.

Aaannnddd… she wouldn’t start at all this morning. Only firing on two pistons. If the history I’ve had with this bike is any indication, the spark plugs are fouled again, and it’s running too rich. Time to do that carb work I’ve been putting off. Bit confused. In one post you say you've cleaned the...

Same to you David, and all forum members.
Freddy