I need space and maybe found it.

Looks like I might have found a buyer for my A1s. It is both good and bad as it spells the ends of my A1R project.

Silvio from The Swiss Kawasaki Triple Club will take at least the 70 A1A in part exchange for a repainted S1 72 set... suits me fine! But the other bike a 1966 A1 is still waiting for parts and might have a problem with the motor... as the 2 motors I've got are modified for racing... Plus the extra 66 frame was meant for Noellia, the A1R... what to do...

Posted by Spike Edited on: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:43 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

Piston reference

Pistons for the A series, as well as ring sets, are fairly difficult to come by.
Apart from using early TZ pistons and reshaping the heads (mucho$$), it's best to look for them on eBay. The good point is that early F series pistons ARE absolutely the same, and command lower prices...

A1 Samurai Piston & Rings Reference
13001-020 Piston std
13029-016 Piston oversize +0.5mm
13027-017 Piston oversitze 2 +1mm

13008-015 Ring set (2 pieces) Std
13025-009 Ring set +0.5
13024-009 Ring set +1

A7 Piston & Rings Reference

13001-027 Piston Std 62mm
13029-023 Piston +0.5mm
13027-024 Piston +1mm

13008-021 Ring set (3 parts) Std
13025-023 Ring set +0.5mm
13024-026 Ring set +1mm

F2 /F3 Pistons & Rings Reference

13001- 024 Piston Std

13027-022 Piston +1


Posted by Spike Edited on: Thursday, October 20, 2005 10:13 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7, Kawasaki A1R & A7R

It is good to have friends

Received my A7 motor bottom-end from the States. Kindly repackaged by GAry from Minnesota... it arrived in a perfect state.
Couldn't have happened without him.

Posted by Spike Edited on: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:06 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7, Kawasaki A1R & A7R

A7 SS 1969 reference pics

Some good pics of an original 69er Avenger. US Model.
Posted by Spike Edited on: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:41 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

A7 SS 1966-68 reference pics

Probably one of the most gorgeous bike ever put out by Kawasaki, even if the styling is a outdated.Some eBay auction Pics here BTW My fave is the A1SS of the same period. Pics of your bikes? They're welcomed!
Posted by Spike Edited on: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:12 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

A7A SS 1970 reference pics

That's a true show-stopper of a bike, very well restored.Click here for the pics.
Posted by Spike Edited on: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:22 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

A1A 1970 reference pics

I'd rather not put pics of mine in here... Contributions welcomed! A1A pics that was for sale in the UK (pretty rare) 'ere
Posted by Spike Edited on: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:22 AM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

A7 66-68 reference pics

If any of you have better pics, dont hesitate top contact me below. Pics of a very sorry Avenger here
Posted by Spike Edited on: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 8:38 PM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

A1 66-68 reference pics

Some pics of the very early model to help during your restoration. All these are barn fresh bikes.
It's all here.
Posted by Spike Edited on: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 6:09 PM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7

A1 1969 reference pics

Again pulled from an eBay auction a fairly straight example of an A1 1969 model. Bear in mind that is probably a late 1969 model as the paint style was changed at the start of the production. Enjoy the pics!

Posted by Spike Edited on: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 6:10 PM  Categories: Kawasaki A1 & A7