Z1OwnersClub GB

Anyone got any good ideas for removing the generator rotor from a Z900A4 when you don't have access to the Kawasaki tool?

The Haynes manual suggests using the rear wheel spindle but mine wont fit. The wheel spindle seems to be M18 fine and the thread in the rotor is smaller, looks to be about M16, not sure of the pitch.

Thanks,

Andy

Hack, you'll have to get a bolt to fit..... and take your time with it, just tighten bolt and hit end smartly with a hammer a couple of times. Re-tighten bolt and hit again.. etc..! Remember, the rotors are quite soft and you don't want to loosen it from the middle threaded section. I did find a bolt in me 'box-of-bits' and if you're really stuck, I can post it 2 u for a lend!!!!

If they are hard to find mate if you send me it afterwards for a lend I can get some made foc for club members. Mate of mine works in a machine shop so he can make some copies for me.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers ian.

Thanks for the advice.

When I studied the picture in the Haynes manual it became clear that they meant the swingarm shaft not the rear wheel spindle (why am I not suprised!!)

Not having a 16mm bolt to hand I was forced to bite the bullet and try the swingarm shaft and it worked ok, as you described, just keep tightening and tapping.

Next time I'm ordering any nuts & bolts I will be sure to get a HT 16mm fine bolt.

Oh well, all's well that ends well.

Cheers,

Andy

I got a T shaped tool made up it's worth having in the box for all it costs.

If I remember right a H****a RS250 rear wheel spindle fits, go to your nearest breakers and try the spindles out.

Hank, it is hard to remove that rotor if you have the barrels off. I use the steering head bolt with a 3/8" ball. To hold the rotor from moving, I use an appropriate sizes auto-filter remover. The magnetic rotor hold it firm.
RegardZ.
PS: Chris .. Tell us about this "Tee shaped tool"

The best way of stopping the rotor turning, without damaging it is:
Use a nylon tie strap, wrap it around the rotor a couple of times and secure the free end to a part of the frame/footrest. Now you can turn bolt with as much force as you can muster, with no damage to rotor!!!! Works in reverse too, so you can do it up!!!

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Checkout the above e bay ref for a shop in America selling flywheel pullers for the Z900A4 he also has some listed for the Z1 Z1A and the Z1000A. I have used them before and have just ordered one for my Z900A4.

Cheers Ian.