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Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:39 pm**

Just so I don't have any trouble with the newly built Lawson replica, I want to fit a new fuel tap kit.

All the kits I've seen on Wemoto, eBay, Z-Power etc. don't match what I need :??

Here is a pic of my fuel tap off my 1983 Z1000J2.
You can see that the "gasket" (as Kawasaki call it, round disc below the diaphragm) has 1 hole in the middle and 4 around the outside.

Here is a pic of the one Z-Power and every other shop sell. Quite clearly this is different, with no hole in the middle and 5 around the outside!

Has anyone come across this problem before and where the hell do I get the correct kit from :?:

Thanks, Will

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:56 pm**

Hi Will

Had a look in my Kawasaki manual and found illustrated breakdowns of two different fuel taps, ( its picture 6-11 if you have a manual )

Variation 1
listed as kz/z1000-j shows the one with the five holes around the outside ,

Variation 2
looks to be like you want with the hole in the centre -- this is listed as kz/z1000-K and M models

( i THINK these are the `Ltd custom` types - i`m sure someone will correct me if i`m wrong !!)

Have you tried NRP in Manchester ? , i`ve always found them very helpful.

http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/index.htm

Hope this helps

Regards Mick

P.s Your Bike is looking great ! :drool

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:00 pm**

Have you tried NRP (carb specialists) Manchester?

http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/Kawasaki_fue ... ir_kit.htm

or an alternatively you could fit a Pingel tap (few quid tho') and have piece of mind.

http://www.debben.co.uk/Pingel.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Z100 ... 460d109232

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:02 pm**

Jeeze Sockpuppet beat me to it - that's me an slow typing :oops:

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:43 pm**

sockpuppet wrote:Hi Will

Had a look in my Kawasaki manual and found illustrated breakdowns of two different fuel taps, ( its picture 6-11 if you have a manual )

Variation 1
listed as kz/z1000-j shows the one with the five holes around the outside ,

Variation 2
looks to be like you want with the hole in the centre -- this is listed as kz/z1000-K and M models

( i THINK these are the `Ltd custom` types - i`m sure someone will correct me if i`m wrong !!)

Have you tried NRP in Manchester ? , i`ve always found them very helpful.

http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/index.htm

Hope this helps

Regards Mick

P.s Your Bike is looking great !

Cheers SP, I only have the 1000J IPC so I can't tell if it's the one I need or not.
If you are 100% sure that i need the K or M model kit, then I'll place an order.
Sorry to ask, I'm not judging your excellent knowledge, but just want to be sure before placing an order.
Many thanks, Will

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:47 pm**

If you need the 4 hole type, just order a GS750E fuel tap gasket from any Suzuki dealer. they are the same as the Kawasaki and still available as an OE part.

Part number is 44341-33150 They are are well under a fiver :wink:

(about 3 quid rings a bell) I have one in my Kawasaki vac tap.

If you cant get one - I likely have a spare somewhere.

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:58 pm**

Will if you can hold on for a day or so I intend to overhaul mine (k/ltd model) so we can compare. I hope to strip it tomorrow and can take photos if that's any help.

Posted: **Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:05 pm**

Firstly Charlie - Thank you very much for your kind offer but I wouldn't want to take your spare. After all, I would rather have a complete tap kit
Thanks for the heads up on the Suzuki GS tap though, it's good to know. :wink:

Redbeard - Yes no probs mate, it's kinda strange why my UK spec Z1000J2 would have a Ltd tap fitted though.
The tap itself as can be seen by the pics above, is just your normal vac tap - vacuum stub on the rear facing forwards and the single main fuel supply stub facing inwards.
You can email me direct at barbers@rowanhouse1.demon.co.uk
Thanks, Will