Z1R Switchgear

Fred the Zed · #1 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:37 pm

I've fitted flatter bars to my Z1R and I'm wondering what to do about the switchgear. Obviously on a Z1R the electrical cabling runs through the original bars but I dont want to start drilling holes in the new ones as it will weaken them. Has anyone found a solution to this, either by fitting aftermarket switchgear or by fitting later Kawasaki switchgear?

Fred

Z1parR · #2 PostAuthor: **Z1parR** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:14 pm

As long as you've put steel bars on then drill away , done it no problem .
I'm sure i wouldn't trust holing a set of ally Renthals or similar though .
That left switchgear hazard lump is a pain isn't it

Fred the Zed · #3 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:52 pm

Yep!

Its a pain alright. I did fit lower steel bars, but would still rather not chop them up. If only to avoid having to thread the cabling through again.......

While I was at it I dry fitted a more modern front mastercylinder too (off a GSXR10000 K2) and a quick action throttle with new cables to complement the Keihin CR Specials as the old throttle was a bit worn and sticky. Lovely and crisp action now. Need to measure up new braided brake lines so I can junk the Wallace and Gromit designed remote master cylinder.

I'll get around to fitting the swingarm and the CMAs one day too...

Never enough hours in the day.

Fred

Fred the Zed · #4 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:35 pm

I was thinking of forking out for a set of PMC replica switches, but its an expensive option.....

http://japan.webike.net/KAWASAKI/Z1-R/H ... 9/1030/mc/

Although they are a quite reasonable Â£35 ish each side, the postage is Â£40 from Japan and I can't actually be sure that the cabling runs outside the bars as it might be a generic picture... hmm decisions decisions

Fred

Z1parR · #5 PostAuthor: **Z1parR** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:17 pm

I drilled and filed/dressed the holes in a set of bars that i put on my Z1R .
Then insulation taped up the switchgear wires and made a kind of rounded end so as not to snag while threading .
Smothered the cable in grease and 30 seconds later the cable was out through the centre .
It really was a piece of .
I didn't need to thread a fish wire through first or owt like that .
It actually was a lot easier than i expected .

z1bman · #6 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:42 pm

just get a rotary burr + grind out a channel in the side of the switches to allow the wiring to run outside of the bars. i used to do this often on the z1000 which had the same design of switch

lescr · #7 PostAuthor: **lescr** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 4:56 pm

Saw some switches at D&K off a kz550ltd. These look very similar to the Z1r switches complete with the self canceling solenoid hanging off the bottom. The wires on the top part of the switch exit out the back through a nice rubber seal. Not saying that these will fit a standard z1r but will give you an idea of how to modify your switches.

Fred the Zed · #8 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:44 am

lescr wrote:Saw some switches at D&K off a kz550ltd. These look very similar to the Z1r switches complete with the self canceling solenoid hanging off the bottom. The wires on the top part of the switch exit out the back through a nice rubber seal. Not saying that these will fit a standard z1r but will give you an idea of how to modify your switches.

I'll have a look..... well spotted that man!

Cheers

Fred

Fred the Zed · #9 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:55 am

Fred the Zed wrote:
lescr wrote:Saw some switches at D&K off a kz550ltd. These look very similar to the Z1r switches complete with the self canceling solenoid hanging off the bottom. The wires on the top part of the switch exit out the back through a nice rubber seal. Not saying that these will fit a standard z1r but will give you an idea of how to modify your switches.

I'll have a look..... well spotted that man!

Cheers

Fred

Found it....Yep, I see your point, its a shame that this particular one is in such shocking condition else I might have bought it to use. The search goes one.

Fred

z1bman · #10 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:50 am

this should do the job

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Left ... 4d016f2b82

Fred the Zed · #11 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 3:24 pm

Hey Z1Bman

Your encyclopaedic knowledge of Z parts is outstanding. Obviously this uses plugs rather than bullet connectors, but any idea if its adaptable to use on a Z1R?

Fred

z1bman · #12 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:27 pm

most of the wiring should be adaptable what doesn't fit you can use/ cut + solder from your old switch or buy the correct type terminals from vehichle wiring products

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... blades.php

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... ectors.php

#13 PostAuthor: **KeithZ1R** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:44 pm

Fred the Zed wrote:Hey Z1Bman

Your encyclopaedic knowledge of Z parts is outstanding. Obviously this uses plugs rather than bullet connectors, but any idea if its adaptable to use on a Z1R?

Fred

yes

Fred the Zed · #14 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:30 pm

z1bman wrote:this should do the job

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Left ... 4d016f2b82

Cheers Z1bman, I've taken the plunge and bought it. Cradley Kawasaki were as polite and helpful as ever.

Fred

Fred the Zed · #15 PostAuthor: **Fred the Zed** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:27 pm

KeithZ1R wrote:
Fred the Zed wrote:Hey Z1Bman

Your encyclopaedic knowledge of Z parts is outstanding. Obviously this uses plugs rather than bullet connectors, but any idea if its adaptable to use on a Z1R?

Fred

yes

Errr.... No! The wiring is completely different and I can't fathom how to adapt the new switchgear to fit the old loom. Doh.

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