Z1OwnersClub GB

Hello again, my Z 1000 ST engine rebuild prognosis is now replacement of :

complete cam chain , guide and tensioner system
new valves
new piston rings.

initial quotes coming in at £1250


Where would you advise is best to go for these parts, Z -power [ do Z1OC members get a discount?] or somewhere else.
want to save cash if I can but not scrimp on cack parts, also have read various reports on using the standard "auto" tensioner against an aftermarket part or one made by a member here.
What say you ? any and all help appreciated ,!

check the pricing on z1enterprises.com

A Tsubaki (camellia) HD cam chain , liska cam sprockets and stainless valves will be much cheaper and better than the OEM kawaski parts.
Go to Joe Hooper at pitstop performance for these.
He's in the US but has a shop on ebay.
The stuff will be cheaper from there than buying over here even with shipping and customs.
He may be able to supply the rings but mostly does MTC and Wiseco stuff so Z1enterprises may be a better bet for those.
APE etc manual tensioners are good as long as you know how to adjust them correctly but the std kawa ones can be modified.
Some of the Kawa tensioners are not fully auto and have a locking nut and bolt and these don't usually back off.

Zpower do give a discount to Z1OC but in my experience Z1 Enterprizes can still be cheaper even with shipping and taxes. Debbens is also a look for top quality stuff

Thanks again all, much obliged, will start trawling.

zed1015 wrote:A Tsubaki (camellia) HD cam chain , liska cam sprockets and stainless valves will be much cheaper and better than the OEM kawaski parts. Go to Joe Hooper at pitstop performance for these.

+ 1 pitstop performance

http://www.pitstopperformance.com/