Makaveli
05-17-2018, 04:30 AM
Gentleman, I've got a few dozen questions concerning my 85 Z Resto but I'm going to condense them somewhat quickly here for now. I have included Numbers on all attached photos for relevance. Your expert advice is beyond appreciated (in advance):
1. Does anyone have a proper diagram (or better yet VIDEO) outlining the exact placement & positioning for every aspect of the OEM Fuel System. I have always had only one petcock. I know that isn't right but, lets face it, the 2nd petcock for the reserve is silly. I essentially need to know (see) how everything is supposed to be correctly so I can do it incorrectly. I'm also wondering if my fuel pump is OEM. I've owned this machine since circa 2003. I forgot about it and left it sitting outside rotting circa 2006 before doing a full "cost is of no concern" resto this year that has firmly reminded me why if I can't pay someone else to do it absolutely perfectly; I shouldn't be doing it. Regardless, Here we are & everythings "new" (Literally or close enough). My questions are: Is my Fuel Pump Correct and is my Petcock the correct not-the-reserve petcock?
2. Exhaust System. One of the few things I didn't replace was the exhaust system. It has an unidentified header ("expansion chamber" w/e you 2 Stroke Maniacs prefer. #BRAPPP) that I think is likely just a DG/Cobra free flowing aftermarket (loud) item. The silencer, however, is an authentic KLEMM Research. My Questions are: can anyone ID my Header and how rare are the KLEMM Research Silencers really? Shouldn't my header have a gasket in it? (I assume thats an easy YES but...idk)
3. Rear Suspension & Wheels. Is there anything wrong here as far as fitment on that lower shock to swingarm link? I feel like I may have put the bottom link in backwards...but I already thought that once before and switched it. :rolleyes: Maybe nothing is even close - That is why I'm here. Good thing I took a ton of photos before the resto of completely irrelevant unhelpful fitments. -_-
These Gold wheels - They're 9 Inchers when OEM was 8 inch, correct? They had OHTSU or w/e all the Hondas ran OEM Tires. Do I have 250R Rims on this thing or more likely Banshee/Warrior wheels?
4. Coolant Tank. Where the heck do you mount the overflow tank on these things? That was another part the previous owner 15+ Years ago decided wasn't necessary. I've never had an overflow until I bought one for the resto 2 monthes ago. I even went to ask the parts guy at my local Yamaha dealer and the schematics don't even show any relevant mounting information. Also, I see them mounted in several places for everyone else's Z's. My assumption is it should go under the rear fenders and the hole is there for the cap...right?...and it mounts via a strap like the Boost Bottle does...Right? lol i see them mounted at every end of these machines and its driving me wild!!
That will be it for tonight, I have some really exciting nitpicking OEM Bolt questions for a later date. :lock:
Thank you again, Everybody who can assist!
-Mak
1. Does anyone have a proper diagram (or better yet VIDEO) outlining the exact placement & positioning for every aspect of the OEM Fuel System. I have always had only one petcock. I know that isn't right but, lets face it, the 2nd petcock for the reserve is silly. I essentially need to know (see) how everything is supposed to be correctly so I can do it incorrectly. I'm also wondering if my fuel pump is OEM. I've owned this machine since circa 2003. I forgot about it and left it sitting outside rotting circa 2006 before doing a full "cost is of no concern" resto this year that has firmly reminded me why if I can't pay someone else to do it absolutely perfectly; I shouldn't be doing it. Regardless, Here we are & everythings "new" (Literally or close enough). My questions are: Is my Fuel Pump Correct and is my Petcock the correct not-the-reserve petcock?
2. Exhaust System. One of the few things I didn't replace was the exhaust system. It has an unidentified header ("expansion chamber" w/e you 2 Stroke Maniacs prefer. #BRAPPP) that I think is likely just a DG/Cobra free flowing aftermarket (loud) item. The silencer, however, is an authentic KLEMM Research. My Questions are: can anyone ID my Header and how rare are the KLEMM Research Silencers really? Shouldn't my header have a gasket in it? (I assume thats an easy YES but...idk)
3. Rear Suspension & Wheels. Is there anything wrong here as far as fitment on that lower shock to swingarm link? I feel like I may have put the bottom link in backwards...but I already thought that once before and switched it. :rolleyes: Maybe nothing is even close - That is why I'm here. Good thing I took a ton of photos before the resto of completely irrelevant unhelpful fitments. -_-
These Gold wheels - They're 9 Inchers when OEM was 8 inch, correct? They had OHTSU or w/e all the Hondas ran OEM Tires. Do I have 250R Rims on this thing or more likely Banshee/Warrior wheels?
4. Coolant Tank. Where the heck do you mount the overflow tank on these things? That was another part the previous owner 15+ Years ago decided wasn't necessary. I've never had an overflow until I bought one for the resto 2 monthes ago. I even went to ask the parts guy at my local Yamaha dealer and the schematics don't even show any relevant mounting information. Also, I see them mounted in several places for everyone else's Z's. My assumption is it should go under the rear fenders and the hole is there for the cap...right?...and it mounts via a strap like the Boost Bottle does...Right? lol i see them mounted at every end of these machines and its driving me wild!!
That will be it for tonight, I have some really exciting nitpicking OEM Bolt questions for a later date. :lock:
Thank you again, Everybody who can assist!
-Mak