Posted by Darren
on 9/5/2009, 8:32 pm, in reply to "Re: UK model vs US Model"
81.151.33.96
Hi Pete
Many thanks for the information I am sure it will come in vary handy. Can I assume therefore that as I have a UK 1983 A5 most of the parts listed for the 82 & 83 US models will fit my bike ?.
I am looking for Seat, Switchgear, Front and Back brakelight switches, Ignition Lock & keys as a starter. If anyone has any of these items please let me know via this forum.
Thanks
Darren.
--Previous Message--
: Welcome to the fold mate !!!!
:
: The Z1300 (carb model) was sold in the UK
: and most of Europe named as the Z 1300.
: It was sold in the USA and countries around
: there as the KZ 1300.
: The last parts of the model reference from
: A1 to A5 were excatly the same.
: A1 was the first 1979 model
: A2 1980
: A3 1981
: A4 1982
: A5 1983.
: You will find some overlap of models into
: the following year on occasion as some bike
: stood in dealers showrooms for quite
: sometime without being sold. There are also
: some cosmetic and mechanical differences in
: the models.
:
: A1 & A2 very similar in most ways
: mechanically and cosmetically.
: A3 different ignition system and
: cosmetically upgraded to chrome engine
: casings
: A4 & A5. different ignition system again
: with slightly upgraded cosmetics.
:
: The USA models did have some cosmetic
: differences to the UK models such as higher
: handlebars, switch gear and throttle cables
: and some had emission control valves fitted
: which were not essential, but were 99% the
: same as UK spec.
:
: Hope that helps?
:
: Pete F
: Up North
:
:
:
: --Previous Message--
: Hello All
:
: Been watching this site for the past six
: months, so took the plunge to join up but
: more importantly have purchased a 1983 UK
: Z1300 A5. Its been been over 25 years since
: I last owned one of these fantastic
: machines. Anyway I need a few bits and I was
: wondering if anyone could please tell me the
: equivalent US KZ model that I would need to
: quote when obtaining parts from the US
: please to fit the UK model.
: Any help would be greatly appreciated.
:
: Thanks
:
: Darren.
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