{"id":12736,"date":"2024-07-20T20:50:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T11:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=12736"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:46:26","slug":"kawasaki-oem-parts-check-discontinued-zephyr-550-quick-lookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20240720\/decoboco-cars\/zephyr550zr550\/kawasaki-oem-parts-check-discontinued-zephyr-550-quick-lookup","title":{"rendered":"Kawasaki OEM parts &#8220;CHECK! Discontinued&#8221; Zephyr 550 quick lookup."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-661017390\" class=\"decob- decob-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/advertise\" aria-label=\"ad_sample_1456_180_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-768x95.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" width=\"812\" height=\"100\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/e93ed1e6e3de53255e8492fbf71d44a0-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/e93ed1e6e3de53255e8492fbf71d44a0-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/e93ed1e6e3de53255e8492fbf71d44a0-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/e93ed1e6e3de53255e8492fbf71d44a0-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/e93ed1e6e3de53255e8492fbf71d44a0.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yep. <br>The world&#8217;s starting to smell a bit like summer break, isn&#8217;t it? <br>It&#8217;s hot outside, so my motivation to ride is at zero percent. <br><br>The Zephyr 550 content I&#8217;ve got left is getting really good engagement, so I&#8217;m torn between that and Makita. <br>I did a light comparison of Kawasaki OEM parts for the Zephyr 400\/550 and checked which ones are discontinued. <br><br>OEM parts are too late once they&#8217;re discontinued. <br>Prices keep climbing, so if you&#8217;re planning to replace something, <strong>grab it now? <\/strong>That&#8217;s the deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Let me tell you about the parts I&#8217;ve kept for now. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-big_icon_good\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hFK2VS\">16065-1234*1 #1 intake manifold <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hk4ZpE\">16065-1235*2 #2\/3 intake manifold <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/h5AKLt\">16065-1236*1 #4 intake manifold <\/a><\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hN3QcQ\">13161-042 *1 Lever comp change shaft \u00a56,248 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hURSFX\">92144-1074 *1 Spring \u00a5440 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hg9Uy7\">92083-018*1 Spring \u00a5429 <br><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hUl7k0\">92075-1377*2 Damper main \u00a51,298 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/h5JvuQ\">92075-1274*2 Part number changed Damper \u00a5770 <br><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hNXW6g\">55020-1353*1 Guard chain \u00a52,486 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hk0NxO\">33032-1146*1 Shaft swingarm \u00a52,772 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/a.r10.to\/hUl7Fj\">92049-1166*2 Seal oil \u00a5506 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Air filter is common\u2014peace of mind <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1130-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1130-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1130-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1130-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1130-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1130-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1130-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11013-1157 Element air filter \u00a53,938 <br><br>This part is common to 400\/550, so no worries. <br>You might think an air filter is obvious, but Suzuki and others have frequent discontinuations. <br>Supply availability for consumable parts like this is really important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Surprisingly, OEM wires and cables are a bit risky <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F2540-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2540-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2540-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2540-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2540-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2540-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2540-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3263eace80c3dbd2c8eafb7fbeabd8f0-1024x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3263eace80c3dbd2c8eafb7fbeabd8f0-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3263eace80c3dbd2c8eafb7fbeabd8f0-1536x701.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3263eace80c3dbd2c8eafb7fbeabd8f0-2048x934.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3263eace80c3dbd2c8eafb7fbeabd8f0-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3263eace80c3dbd2c8eafb7fbeabd8f0-768x350.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, <strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-l\">all cables and wires on the Zephyr 400\/550 are common <\/span><\/strong>. <br><br><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-l\">The speedometer cable is already discontinued <\/span><\/strong>and <span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-xl\"><strong>stock limited <\/strong><\/span>is also showing. <br>However, for cables and wires, <br><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-xl\">repro parts exist for all of them <\/span><\/strong>so there&#8217;s really no need to worry. <br>If you&#8217;re a purist about OEM, you might want to hurry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steel plates are common, friction plates are 1200 Daeg? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1350-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1350-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1350-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1350-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1350-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1350-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1350-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several differences were found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discontinued <\/strong> Clutch hub 13087-1052 (550) 13087-1162 (400) <br><strong>Discontinued <\/strong> Clutch housing comp 13095-1030 (550) 13095-1326 (400) <br><br>Friction plate 13088-040 (550) 13088-013 (400) *550 is common with ZRX1200 Daeg <br>Clutch plate T=2.0 13089-023 400\/550 common <br>Clutch plate T=2.6 13089-1067 400\/550 common <br>*Steel plates are common so the shape is the same. <br>Friction plates have different part numbers including the housing, so check compatibility with FCC and such. <br><br>Clutch spring 92081-139 (550) 92081-120 (400) <br>Clutch lever release 13168-1432 (550) 13168-1540 (400) <br>*Clutch lever release has different part numbers, so I&#8217;m wondering if maybe the length is different? <br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Intake manifold is common and available <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1111-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1111-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1111-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1111-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1111-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1111-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1111-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-xl\">16065-1234 <\/span><\/strong>*1 #1 intake manifold <br><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-xl\">16065-1235 <\/span><\/strong>*2 #2\/3 intake manifold <br><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-xl\">16065-1236 <\/span><\/strong>*1 #4 intake manifold <br>Intake manifolds are really important. I recommend getting them on hand for now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Head cover gasket and cam plug are common <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1112-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1112-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1112-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1112-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1112-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1112-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1112-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11060-1329 Head cover gasket \u00a53,993 <br>92066-1401 Cam plug is premium \u00a51,716*4 <br><br>Cam plugs are a bit pricey because they&#8217;re decorated. <br>If a plain, undecorated one can be used instead, I&#8217;m fine with that. <br>\u00a51,716 each \u00d7 4 is a bit painful. <br>By the way, the head cover is discontinued, so it might be worth getting ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cover gasket part number is common. But cover part number is? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1431-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1431-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1431-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1431-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1431-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1431-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1431-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11060-1055 Gasket generator cover <br>11060-1053 Gasket pulsing coil cap <br>11060-1054 Gasket clutch cover <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14031-1240 550 generator cover (discontinued) <br>14031-1313 400 generator cover <br>What&#8217;s different is unclear? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14024-1819 550 pulsing cover (discontinued) <br>14090-1745 400 pulsing cover \u00a53,410 <br>Part numbers are different, but the differences aren&#8217;t clear. Since the gasket is common, it should work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14032-1280 550 clutch cover (discontinued) <br>14032-1365 400 clutch cover (discontinued) <br>If you can find a clutch cover in good condition, it&#8217;s worth getting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">If you&#8217;re going to ride long-term, I&#8217;d want to keep the stator coil <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1810-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1810-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1810-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1810-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1810-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1810-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1810-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stator 21003-1256 550\/400 common\u2014quite a premium item. \u00a534,980 <br>Flywheel 21050-1159 550\/400 common discontinued. <br><br>It&#8217;s not urgently needed, but replacing it before trouble strikes might be a good move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Starter motor\/starter clutch <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1840-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1840-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1840-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1840-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1840-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1840-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1840-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21163-1150 Electric starter motor 550\/400 common \u00a540,150 <br>13193-1002 Starter one-way 550\/400 common \u00a55,819 <br>16085-1030 Starter gear 550\/400 common \u00a56,721 <br><br>These are still available for purchase, so that&#8217;s reassuring. The starter motor assembly has quite a punch in the price. <br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A surprisingly common problem! Shift return spring breakage <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1370-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1370-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1370-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1370-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1370-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1370-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1370-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don&#8217;t have a great impression of this area on Kawasaki bikes. Price-wise, it&#8217;s very reasonable. <br>It might be worth replacing ahead of time. <br>Stock them while you can\u2014you won&#8217;t regret it. <br>550\/400 common <br>13161-042 Lever comp change shaft \u00a56,248 <br>92144-1074 Spring \u00a5440 <br>92083-018 Spring \u00a5429 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Zephyr has an engine damper too! Get it soon. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F2131-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2131-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2131-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2131-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2131-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2131-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2131-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">550\/400 common. The bolt is discontinued, so you can use one from Honda or similar <br>92075-1377 Damper main \u00a51,298*2 <br>92075-1274*part number changed Damper \u00a5770*2 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Swingarm area parts are worth checking too <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F2141-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2141-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2141-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2141-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2141-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2141-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2141-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">55020-1353 Guard chain \u00a52,486 <br>33032-1146 Shaft swingarm \u00a52,772 <br>92049-1166*2 Seal oil \u00a5506 <br>The distance collar discontinuation is a bit painful. <br>However, it&#8217;s really nice that chain slider (guard chain) is still supplied. <br>Plastic and rubber parts become really problematic when discontinued, so I recommend getting them ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Front and rear axle shafts are discontinued\u2014watch out. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/F2240-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2240-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2240-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2240-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2240-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2240-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/F2240-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Front and rear axle shafts are common to 550\/400 but out of print. <br>A quick search didn&#8217;t turn up any repro parts. That&#8217;s a bit odd. <br>You could have fun modifying shafts with some custom work and upsizing. <br><br>It&#8217;s really nice that important rubber parts are still supplied. <br>But Kawasaki from this era has loose dampers, which is a bit frustrating. <br>It might be fun if you could adapt something more solid. <br>92075-1687 Damper \u00a52,431 <br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">IN\/EX common camshaft 550\/400 have different part numbers (discontinued) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/E1230-783x1024.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1230-783x1024.gif 783w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1230-1174x1536.gif 1174w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1230-1566x2048.gif 1566w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1230-229x300.gif 229w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1230-768x1004.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/E1230-scaled.gif 1957w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zephyr 550 12044-1034 Camshaft <br>Zephyr 400 12044-1243 Camshaft <br>The camshaft is naturally discontinued, but the part numbers are different\u2014they must be tuning them slightly differently. <br>This engine has really high compatibility, and there are various year-specific specs, so it&#8217;s pretty interesting. <br><br>12046-1019 Camshaft sprocket 42T is common but discontinued <br>If you can get the cam sprocket first, you can make it adjustable, so I&#8217;d like to prepare for that. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-postListWrap\"><p>The article was not found.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yep. The world&#8217;s starting to smell a bit like summer break, isn&#8217;t it? It&#8217;s hot outside, so my motivation to ride is at zero percent. The Zephyr 550 content I&#8217;ve got left is getting really good engagement, so I&#8217;m torn between that and Makita. I did a light comparison of Kawasaki OEM parts for the Zephyr 400\/550 and checked which ones are discontinued. OEM parts are too late once they&#8217;re discontinued. Prices keep climbing, so if you&#8217;re planning to replace something, grab it now? 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