I have recently purchased a 1980 Z250 twin which needs restoring, I am quite new to this so any help and advice would be much appreciated also any information on finding replacement parts would be great. I will keep you all informed with my progress as the bike comes along!

I bought one of those for my daughters 3rd bithday (20yrs ago). Hope you can find the help and parts you need.
As for looking for spares, check dealers and accessories section on my site, you'll find plenty of scrap yards as well as new part dealers.
Good luck.
Si
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i made a little bit of a mistake when i started the topic, it is a 1980 model not a 1971 model!! i just got the registration document today!! oops!!

OK m8, easily done. a few difference between the old and the older ones, but it won't be too hard to handle.

hi, i got the bike started the other day and runs not to bad, it just needs a little fine tuning to get it running smooth. i am struggeling to find a twin exhaust for this bike so if anyone knows of whare i may find the twin exhaust i would be gratefull.

thanx

stuart

You could try a few of these breakers.
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Good luck

Hi there

Not sure what part of the world your from but i have just checked ebay UK
and there were a good 30 plus parts by just putting in z250, hope this is some help
for you good luck keep us updated.


Mike.

Hi stu6 Ive got a Z250 1979 ABtwin which Iam about to start restoring {a winter project} mine was a sorry sight when i bought it I gave £100 for it But I have managed to get it through an MOT and I am riding it now It only has 11000 thou on the clock but it looks dog rough If you have any luck with an exhaust I would like to know Idont think I will get many more miles out of mine If you want any thing for your carbs give NRPdiaphragms website a call they are very good wish you all the best with your bike mate DENNO

Hi, just finished stripping the bike down and the frame is ready to be powder coated but I am having a little trouble removing the centre stand, any one know if this can actually be removed?

Are you in need of headers, mufflers or both?

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no thanx, i have just orderd a complete system. thanx for the offer tho.

hi, i am having problems finding new fork tubes for my bike so i was wondering if anyone could tel me if the tubes for the following bikes will fit.

KAWASAKI Z500 B1 & B2
KAWASAKI Z750 L2
KAWASAKI Z1, Z900, Z1000, Z900, GPZ500S
KAWASAKI GT750 P1-P2
KAWASAKI KE175 D

i have also found new forks for a Kawasaki Z 250 LTD for cheap, would theese possably fit?

thanx for the help

Check the diameter of the fork legs.
mesure then length of the complete fork leg when not under load.
If the diameter is the same then it the chosen leg will fit into the yolk. and if the length is close to the same lenght, it should be ok, as long as you can get the brake caliper to fit your new leg, so you'll have to mesure or better still borrow the leg to see they can fit.
One last thing to check, the mudguard (or fender)
You'll have to get the mesurements before you'll be able to be 100% sure.
Think the z250 custom would be the best to check though, same company, same weight.
Hope you get it sorted.
Si

hi, the bike is neerly complete but i am having big problems with bleeding the breaks. i have got all the air out but i just cant get the callapers to move, i have tryed another master cylinder and callper but the same problem with theese. anyone have any ideas?? :lkv

thanx

Hi depends on the caliper type, if your pads are on 2 poles with the mounting plate, these 2 poles slide in and out of the caliper alowing take up of the pads , in effect the piston pushes the assy to the back pad, you nead to remove the caliper , then pads free up the 2 rods in the body grease and replace, this is providing the piston is moving also,
if this is siezed this will nead taking out very carefully cleaning and reasembling mind not to damage the seals use a lille vasaline or clean fluid to aid assembly, kozzy

thanx for all the help on the brakes, it ended up being a combination of things including the floating brake pad being stuck on the pins but all is good now, just waiting on a couple of last parts to get the bike running!!

Cool, sounds good, would be good to see some pics of the bike when it's finnished,

ken :nin2