The Zephyr Zone

Yes, Merry Christmas everyone

There all busy riding. Welcome back.

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https://ownersmanuals2.com/kawasaki/zr1 ... nual-53026

The Zephyr Engine is a development of the Z650 (KZ650) from the late 1970's rather than the original Z900. It's a great engine for a retro, (It is retro). Reasonable low end pull with a good spread of power & It will rev to the limiter no bother. (shims under bucket) Basic maintenance is straigh...

In gear with the engine off. Pull clutch in & rock the bike backwards & forwards.

Sometimes works.

That looks like a well looked after bike. Very nice.

I've also got a Black Widow on my D1. Not noticed any loss of power, and can still get the oil filter out.
Straight swap for OEM.

Hi Lindsay

The Japanese Z1 tanks bolt straight on. A bit pricy mind.

https://japan.webike.net/KAWASAKI/ZEPHY ... m/p.b=190/

Try looking on ebay germany for second hand stuff, they seem to have a lot more than the UK.

Andy

Changed the Brake fluid & bled the brakes. Probably halved the lever travel.
It's one of those things that gets forgotten but shouldn't.
Supposed to do it every 2 years, but its been more like 4.
Be interested to see how it feels on the road.

Something like the bars from a Z1, or a Triumph Thunderbird/ Legend would be somewhere near.