I am trying to replace the base gasket to cure my oil leak. Is there a tip or trick to getting the cylinder block off a 80A2? The cylinder block seems to be...
Hi Once the head is off, it should come off, probably just glued as you've said... Tertius Dale Sorensen <dales75@...> wrote: I am trying to replace...
Hey, Dave, Sad to say but I am selling my beautiful 1979 KZ 1300 GT. I just don't have the room to keep her any more. It was repainted back to factory...
I would try a few gentle taps with a dead blow hammer ( VERY GENTLY ) And absolutely, positively, do not, under any circumstances, start jamming things between...
Thanks for the reminder Colin. I did a thorough check and all the bolts were out, including the lone 10mm hiding on the right side below the pickup assy. So...
Hi KZ1300 Nuts, Sorry dude, I don't know any shop that will touch a 13 on a flat rate. Your only choices are to: 1) Find someone you know locally who's bike...
Hi all, I'm looking at improving the running of my bike. I've got some quesions:- 1. Is it safe to move the clip on the main needle? I've moved it "DOWN" one...
Michael, Double check that your valves are properly adjusted, and that your ignition / plugs and wires are in good shape and set properly before you start...
Dale, That's great that you were able to get your cylinders off ! Now comes the fun part of getting them back on ! C2 --- On Sun, 5/4/08, Dale Sorensen...
Hi there C2, Yep the float valves are correct. So what you are saying is that the carbs are set as per the manual it all should work OK? So is the 1 3/4 turns...
Yup, and the fun of gasket removal has just begun. I'm been told that's how mechanics practice "patience". I'll be using the brush, razor blade, and first...
Dale, I am not a real big fan of razor blades as they can actually remove metal. I like green scotch brite pads Colin --- On Sun, 5/4/08, Dale Sorensen...
Colin, I appreciate the reminder about the razor, so it went very slowly. My fingers are about dead now. I spent over 3 hours today on the base gasket, not...
I did a test spot with the Permatex brand. It lifts the paint too! And I wasn't sure if it could creep into the cylinder jacket o-rings, so I didn't use it....
I'm wondering about my clutch adjustment. Do I need to completely screw the lower adjuster into the case for slack before I adjust the lever? or do I need to...
Hey kznuts, are you the one and same selling some parts on ebay? If so, you should post here also what you got for sale, we are always looking for bits and...
I may be wrong, but the buckets looked the same as the ones used on Kawasaki 4-wheelers of the same vintage ( I used to work at a bike shop with a salvage yard...
Hey Guys, Anyone out there still running the alternative Bosch Plugs (WR8DP) that some members have used sucessfully? I was just trying to get a long term...
Hi Vance!! I'm running the bosch plugs since 4 months ago and 4K miles and I'm ok with them, just checked a couple of days ago and they look fine, start in ...
i have a kz head on my zn voyager. the only 2 things i have found are there is a gear drive for the tachometer i don't use for the voyager and there is no boss...