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Just curious why is the lower left side handlebar bolt missing?

I think Stan just likes to irritate his "fastener" salesperson.....one nut & bolt at a time !

Stan I've read they are M3 x 6mm, but don't have any badges or mounts myself so haven't tested.

Also read that on the large square tank they are longer (bigger mount I assume).

It's really strange seeing your rounded tank, here in the UK for decades I never knew they existed, until getting involved in the nightmare of ownership : )

The lower handlebar bolt - I broke the stock bolt when tightening and just haven't removed it yet.

Thank you RChaloner, I will first try that size. The parts list online doesn't even list them as a separate item. These are really small short screws.

The tank is 'sport' from what I hear, made in the USA bikes. I was also used to the large ones looking at photos online - I think majority of KZ1300 show them with those big tanks. Very distinctive. But I also like this smaller one I have. I goes well with the massive engine, bringing it even more to the foreground. Eventually I will probably get those stripes for the 80's vintage look. But I am liking the plain look as well.

Bucko - the paint. I was talking to someone I just met about bikes and my KZ1300 story, and he offered to paint it for me as a favor. So yes, it is local but not through any shop or any information like that to give away. He did it specifically because wanted to help me with the bike, I am not sure if otherwise he paints for people, but I can ask.

Those screws for the badge are still available, Stan. They are shown in the ‘Labels’ section of the parts list.

Thank you biltonjim. How the hell did I miss that????
For reference, the part number for the screws is 221C0306. I wonder how much Kawasaki asks for them? haha But what I really need is to clean those threads.
I just measured the screws and indeed they are M3 x6.

Correction: the new part number for these is 221AB0306. Discounted price is CAD 2.78 each.