confusion about cam chain guide roller

[motobroker]

I ordered in a Kawasaki cam chain guide roller (12055-002) from a Z1 to replace the one on my cl72.
It is much smaller, 50 mm diameter as opposed to the 59 mm diameter of the original part. Also the pin bore is smaller.
I presume we are talking about the roller guides that sit directly on top of the engine cases?

I did compare the new Kawasaki part to a couple of used ones from a Z1 and kz900 engine and they are identical.

Where am I going wrong?

[e3steve]

This is the correct item, on eBay now. A bit more expensive than list-price, but I'm not sure how rare they are.

Have you tried Western Hills Honda or Retro Bikes? The part# is 14611-250-310 -- Ohio Cycle are showing the part# in their list (click on the link and do a 'Ctrl+f' (Windows) / Command+f (Mac) for '14611' and hit 'Enter'), but no price; maybe not-in-stock.

[motobroker]

thanks for info. I know they are discontinued by Honda and I may make a move on the ones on Ebay.
$45 is a bit steep, I was hoping to get the Z1 part that is supposed to work since I can get them for around $10.

[e3steve]

thanks for info. I know they are discontinued by Honda and I may make a move on the ones on Ebay.
$45 is a bit steep, I was hoping to get the Z1 part that is supposed to work since I can get them for around $10.

I'll dig out my NOS and post measurements.

[davomoto]

I believe the Z1 roller is supposed to replace the tensioner wheel, not the wheel in the center of the cases.

Davo

[jensen]

Hi Dave,

You're right, but it needs some machining to make it a perfect fit.

Jensen

[e3steve]

As promised.

I had to guestimate the ID of the tensioner roller; it's NOS, so I'll be buggered if I'm grinding the pin off to measure!! I judge it to be between 10 & 11mm. Sorry I can't be more specific.

Damn! I forgot the thickness. Later.....