Electrical Problems on 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100

Electrical Problems on 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100
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We're back working on the 1983 Kawasaki GPZ1100, and this time, we're diving into some frustrating electrical problems. The bike has no tail light, and for some reason, the turn signals only work on the right side. With electrical issues, it could be anything from a bad ground to a faulty relay, broken wiring, or even corrosion hiding somewhere in the system.
In this episode, we'll go step by step to track down the problem-checking fuses, testing connections, and chasing down the gremlins lurking in the GPZ's wiring. Will it be a quick fix, or are we in for a deep dive into the electrical system? Stick around to find out!
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[@paulrooney8164]

A fix with that cool of a story to boot, priceless.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes sir. Thanks for watching.

[@danijelcar5184]

Great old Kawasaki GPZ they will run and run 😎👍

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes they do. Thanks for watching.

[@grahamwright9897]

I love that ZED 😊

[@motorcyclerewind]

It is AWESOME! Thanks for watching

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Great lill video eric

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks so much I really appreciate you watching.

[@MikeInBendOregon]

It always amazes me how a guy can take parts off of one vehicle, and use them on another vehicle that is totally unrelated. These days with the interwebz, there are a lot of parts hacks that people have figured out and they share them with the world. It's especially helpful for parts that have been discontinued, or gotten extremely expensive... Seeing your bike reminded me of a 1986 Ninja 1000R that my buddy bought new. It was a beautiful bike. It was almost all black. I rode it several times. That bike was so smooth, and so fast...

[@motorcyclerewind]

The 86 Ninja is awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@SharazKhan-v1b]

86 ninja 1000 was very weak in the low and midrange.thats why kawasaki came out with the ZX 1100

[@marklapirow5473]

Bravo!!!🎉

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@cainbeeping8480]

A cool bike. The electrical problems can be a nightmare

[@motorcyclerewind]

Glad these were pretty easy. Thanks for watching.

[@mabarbe9545]

Hi, CJ 360 News update: I receive my redone chambers/top end with new valve guide/redone rock arms!!! Few rubbers and little stuff and I'll try a "will it run?". Thanks for the cool channel and support ;)

[@motorcyclerewind]

That’s exciting. Won’t be long before you’re riding it. Thanks for watching.

[@Turleyswheels]

nice work my friend you make it look easy because of the way you diagnose ❤it’s cool

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thank you 👍 Glad i was able to sort it out.

[@BostonJofa]

Would you mind posting the part number for the alternative fuel filter you mentioned? Thanks

[@motorcyclerewind]

Still looking for the NAPA part number. Here is a link to one on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/116283634094?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vY_zWv1WR1W&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@MrAmartin8]

Does that bike have an oil level light versas an oil pressure light ...

[@motorcyclerewind]

It’s an oil level light. Thanks for watching.

[@shin-pad1052]

Gorgeous bike, great video 👍🏼 from Shaun in Norwich uk 🇬🇧

[@motorcyclerewind]

Shaun thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@VinceVideo53]

What's the black plastic thing on top of the gas tank?

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thats holds the warning lights. Looks like a Casio calculator from the 80’s. Thanks for watching.

[@sjv6598]

6000 miles on an engine that was flooded with 5 gallons of water for years and years? This motorcycle never fails to impress me 😊

[@motorcyclerewind]

This motorcycle still amazes me every time I ride it. Thanks for watching.

[@MaryK4242]

I remember Oilcapgate!! lol

[@motorcyclerewind]

Unfortunately, so do I.

[@MaryK4242]

Its a fuse...and some wiring gremlins Huzzah. Sad there are not sparks for Katy. I guess you didn't want sparks in this instance. 😁😘

[@motorcyclerewind]

We had the opposite of sparks. ⚡️ Always love seeing Katy whenever we can!!!Thanks for watching.

[@kickingitwithkeri]

Maybe next time MaryK

[@arklite360]

❤️🙏Fishburn Co Durham

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

howdy all

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching.

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

@@motorcyclerewind indeed thanks for sharing

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

I'd never make a good anything at electrical problems

[@motorcyclerewind]

Electrical gremlins are always fun to track down. Said no one ever!!!😂

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

@ wel you know your stuff. I just really like how beautiful that old motorcycle still looks. Get a sense of a personal relationship with a bike like that.