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Z1K Parts Interchange List

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#1 · (Edited)
This is a comprehensive list of parts from other bikes (or unique/creative mods) that will directly (or w/ minor modification) fit on 1st generation Z1K's ('03-'06). What do you know or have tried on yours? I will add to this list as the inputs come in. :)

**The listing you see on this FIRST post is current as of post #164!


SUSPENSION / STEERING

Forks
- 03-08 ZX6R
Mods Required: None, the triple clamps are the same.

- 06-07 ZX10
You have to press z1000 stem into ZX10 2006-07 lower triple. Check the following link for help: http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?t=41243
** 2004-2007 ZX10 forks are okay.
** 2008 ZX10 forks are too long.


Shocks
- 03-05 ZX6R
Mods Required: The '05 636 shock will NOT directly bolt in. The lower legs on the 636 shock are 2mm closer together, and there is a spacer inside the shock linkage which will not fit into it. Need to have 1mm milled out of the inside of each shock leg to get it to bolt in.

- '05 ZX10R
Mods Required: I've personally got one, just haven't installed it yet. Mods TBD...

- 01-04 GSXR600
Mods Required: Minor clearance probs, slightly too short

Swingarm
- 98-02 ZX6, ZX9, and ZX12

Dog Bones
- ZX9 or ZX6
Mods Required: None required

BRAKES

Rotors
- ZX10R Wave Rotors - fronts DO NOT fit, the mounting holes are offset

- z1000(03-06), ZX12R(05-07), and ZR-7S(03-05) front brake rotors are all the same

**Additional info from DynaGrego:

Z1000 03-06 can use 320 original rotors from the following Kawasaki models.

ZX 7 '91-'03,ZX-9R NINJA '94-'97,ZX-9R NINJA '02-'03,ZX 1100 '93-'01,ZZR 1100 '93-'01,ZZR 1200 '02-'05,ZX-12 R '00-'03,VN 1500 MEAN STREAK '02-'03,VN 1600 MEAN STREAK '04.

Mods Required: None



Master Cylinder

**Info from DrRipper:

"FYI, 05 zx6 master cylinder bore is 16mm, 09 zx-14 radial 11/16" (17mm), 08 triumph daytona radial 3/4" (19mm). Daytona master has the banjo coming out more towards the back and obstruct the throttle cable slightly (rotate right side switch housing slightly to clear the banjo). ZX14 is better. daytona nipple (for reservoir) is from the side, 90degree upwards, while zx14 is from the top, 90degree pointing sideway. Those who are picky about reservoir placement for aesthetic reasons will want to consider these small issues."

Calipers
- 2001-2003 GSXR 600/750/1000 calipers
Mods Required: May require creative brake line routing or longer hoses

More info, courtesy Dynagrego:
SIX POT CALIPER from GSXR1000 K2! (longer hoses required)



OEM CALIPER.



:glassestiCOMPARE.



COMPARE AGAIN(BOTTOMS)


Compare pads.



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Another setup, courtesy Dynagrego:

"Calipers from ZX10 2008-2010 is a direct swap when using forks from ZX6R.They are better than older radial calipers because they are using 2 pads instead of 4. I have also installed a pair of 320mm rotors and I can't believe how strong the front brake is now."
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The parts you are going to need are:
1)Four long caliper bolts Μ10 Χ 70mm Χ 1.25 from yamaha R1 2004-2008.
2)Four common spacers for M10 bolts,2mm thick(photo).
3)Longer hoses.
Kawasaki also uses these calipers on the new 2011 ZX10. They must be good.
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Wanted to add to the list.

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Calipers I used on the 05 636 forks are from a 07 CBR1000rr.
Mods were to use a 5mm spacer(51497-MEL-D20). You have to machine down one side of these spacers. The pic shows what you have to do.

These calipers were cheaper than trying to find some of the zx14 types and they work very well. I don't have any good measuring devices to give you an actual number on distance between the caliper bolts, but like UglyMutt said, most radial calipers are the same. All the CBR calipers that I talked about should be interchangable. I had to use 5mm spacers on the 07 cbr1000rr calipers with my 05/06 zx6 forks. I don't know about the 08/09 calipers, but I am betting that they will need some too.

If you are ordering Brembo calipers, just tell them what forks you are putting them on and they will be able to make sure you get the right ones

WHEELS

- Rear
2000-2003 ZX9

- Front
1998-2002 ZX6
2000-2002 ZX9

ENGINE PARTS

ZX-9
- Cams ('98-'03)
Mods Required: There's a few things required for this. Here's a great thread on it:
http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?t=40581

- Flywheel / Stator / Cover ('98-'03)
Mods Required: Requires lengthening the wires by about 5-6 inches.
**will drop approx. 2 lbs. of rotating mass

DRIVELINE

JT Sprockets
Front JTF1537.16 (Same as '04 ZX10 16 tooth)
Rear JTR1489.42 (Same as '04 ZX10 42 tooth)

Renthal (courtesy of Parts411)
Front 1212-0036-pu $36 or someone mentioned 400-525-16P
Rear R184U-525-42-HA-pu $56

Sprocket Specialists
Front 572S-16
Rear 706-42

EXHAUST

2001 ZX9R header
Modification required: Collector hits rear shock, needs to be slash cut and flipped 180 degrees.

D&D
Mods Required: Fab new hanger


FUEL INJECTION / INDUCTION

Pod Filters, K&N Part #RC-1064
Mod Required: Airbox removal

BODY

Tail Components

- ZX6R
Mods Required: None

MISC PIECES

Clutch lever & Perch

- Almost any Kawasaki cable clutch & perch will fit

Rear Sets

I saw someone with a set of modified aftermarket ZX10 rearsets on their bike once. If you know who it was have them post up here on how they did it...

GAUGES

2005-2006 ZX636 gauges are a direct bolt-on. Main difference is that the RPM range will be different and the 636 does NOT have a fuel gauge.
 
#94 · (Edited)
I was looking on ebay for some brake rotors and came across a listing that said that the z1000(03-06), ZX12R(05-07), and ZR-7S(03-05) front brake rotors are all the same. I looked up the parts diagram and the Z1000 and the ZX12R have the same part number (41080) for the front brakes. I did see a spacer on the Zx12R front brake also. The part number for that is 11009-1754.

I couldn't find any info on the ZR-7S though. It doesn't look like we got that one here in the us.
 
#95 ·
yhose numbers that you have listed are only the first part if the part number. A lot of online stores will do that to save space. The first 5 numbers should be the same for most wheels from kawi.
 
#117 ·
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Hey guys, great forum. I'm new here, came over from KawiForums. I have an oddball Q about stock header swaps. I have an '08 Z1000 and want to go 4-1 with the exhaust. Will a Zx9r or any gen Z750 header bolt up right to the Second Gen cylinder head I have? I don't have anything to compare side by side, But there are nice clean Z750 (1st gen, nothing to gut out) headpipes on ebay all the time for cheap.

Originally Posted by rocketkid781:
Let me save you some time. First off, your one can will definitely handle the "extra" exhaust. They don't make them that much different for single-sided exhausts, trust me. Secondly, don't bother with the ZX9 header-it will NOT work with the block on the GenIII (what you have) Z1000's. Though the displacement is the same at 953cc's, the configuration is different.

In the post above I'm confused when he says the Gen 3 has the same displacement. 1st and 2nd do, but 3rd is larger. Don't know if he's talking about the new Z or my ('07-'09) 2nd gen. Someone please clarify for me because I REALY don't want to spend a $grand on a new full Akra or Muzzy system.
Thank you.
 
#120 ·
In the post above I'm confused when he says the Gen 3 has the same displacement. 1st and 2nd do, but 3rd is larger. Don't know if he's talking about the new Z or my ('07-'09) 2nd gen. Someone please clarify for me because I REALY don't want to spend a $grand on a new full Akra or Muzzy system.
Thank you.
Maybe he was counting the original Z1000 from 1972 as gen 1. I was a bit confused when I came onto this forum at first to learn that my bike was being referred as a Gen 1, when technically Gen 1 was 30 years before it.
 
#119 ·
it was on pg 5 of this thread. It was actually a quote from another forum, that someone quoted on here, and I quoted from that.:2far: Sorry, haven't gotten the hang of "including a quote" yet the correct way. Yeah so as I said I'm trying to find out if 1st and 2nd gen head pipes are interchangeable, and also 1000/750 pipes. From pictures I can see the casting differences between the sides of these heads, but no idea about the actual exhaust ports (spacing, size, bolt holes). Over at www.indysuperbikes.com they list two different Muzzy full exhausts for the Z1000, and say they fit '03-08 models. Akra breaks em up into 03-06 and 07-09, like I'm used to seeing. I sent e-mails to both Indy and Muzzy and hopefully will hear back tomorrow. Muzzy's site, by the way, doesn't currently have said exhaust listed (full stainless w/aluminum round muffler - with mounting tab welded on). Maybe it's been discontinued? They just show one for 07-09 (titanium??) and for the new '10 model. I'll find out more this week, just wanted to see if you guys know anything.:ithank:
 
#126 · (Edited)
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Calipers from ZX10 2008-2010 is a direct swap when you are using forks from ZX6R.They are better than older radial calipers because they are using 2 pads instead of 4.
I have also installed a pair of 320mm rotors and i don't believe how strong is the front brake now.I am excited!
The parts you are going to need are:
1)Four long caliper bolts Μ10 Χ 70mm Χ 1.25 from yamaha R1 2004-2008.
2)Four common spacers for M10 bolts,2mm thick(photo).
3)Longer hoses.
Kawasaki uses these calipers at the new ZX10 2011,too.They must be good.
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This is my new setup.No more gold color!:buttkick:
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#134 ·
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Calipers from ZX10 2008-2010 is a direct swap when you are using forks from ZX6R.They are better than older radial calipers because they are using 2 pads instead of 4.
I have also installed a pair of 320mm rotors and i don't believe how strong is the front brake now.I am excited!
The parts you are going to need are:
1)Four long caliper bolts Μ10 Χ 70mm Χ 1.25 from yamaha R1 2004-2008.
2)Four common spacers for M10 bolts,2mm thick(photo).
3)Longer hoses.
Kawasaki uses these calipers at the new ZX10 2011,too.They must be good.
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This is my new setup.No more gold colour!:buttkick:
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Nice clean installation, Sweet Look!:agree: