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a small query
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:16 pm
Author: Wayne1960
Can someone clear up my understanding of my bikes referance
So i believe i have a 1976 Kawasaki Z900 A4 it has a simple Z900 on the side panels. Its also a UK bike.
I am looking for an original owners manual and have found one but its for a
1976 Kawasaki KZ900 A4 !!!! whats the difference? is this a USA spec bike?
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:54 pm
Author: z1bman
same bike but its called a kz900 in the usa
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 1:56 pm
Author: Wayne1960
ok so there should be an owners manual for my Z900 A4
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:12 pm
Author: Garry.L
Wayne1960 wrote:ok so there should be an owners manual for my Z900 A4
Correct. But a 'genuine' UK one is much rarer and as such more expensive.
Z Power do a copy if you're not desperate for originality
https://www.z-power.co.uk/merchantmanag ... ts_id=1987
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:28 pm
Author: Wayne1960
like to find and original if i can.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:37 pm
Author: chrisu
Or talk to hutch you if a good copy is ok
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:28 pm
Author: Wayne1960
Hi Chrisu not sure what you mean?
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:57 pm
Author: King of Kings
Hehee, I've got two A4 original handbooks in me goodie drawer!
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:02 pm
Author: Wayne1960
King
Now you can only read one at a time!
I have just picked up an original under seat silencer in its original packaging. The filter was completely shot but the outer case and inner metal perforated cylinder all in perfect order.
I'd love one of the books and it would be going to a good home.
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:03 am
Author: chrisu
Wayne1960 wrote:Hi Chrisu not sure what you mean?
Hutchy does replica handbooks
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:22 am
Author: z1bman
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 6:58 pm
Author: Wayne1960
I have been offered an owners manual but i am suspicious its a copy that has simply worn through use.
is there any distinguishing marks or ???? that i might tell the difference.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:06 pm
Author: z1bman
unless the bike itself has been restored with genuine parts i wouldn't worry & you will save yourself some money
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:08 pm
Author: Wayne1960
It has been wherever possible.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:49 pm
Author: Garry.L
Wayne1960 wrote:I have been offered an owners manual but i am suspicious its a copy that has simply worn through use.
is there any distinguishing marks or ???? that i might tell the difference.
I can't see how a modern repo one would be worn as such, unless it was deliberately 'aged'.
I've had both and seem to remember the repo was much glossier than the original.