KZ1000 valve to guide clearance?

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KZ1000 valve to guide clearance?

17 Nov 2009 18:54

I am ready to hone my valve guides for the proper stem-to-guide clearance, but I don't know what it should be.

The Kawasaki service manual only states minimum and maximum sizes for the guides and valves, not actual clearance, and only offers an inaccurate "wobble" test for measuring clearance.

Kibblewhite (I am using their valves and guides) recommends .001" to .0015" for intakes and .002" for exhausts.

Any opinions or tips?

-Dave

1977 KZ1000 Mutt - 1075, Kenny Harmon Cams .400", RS34, Kerker, Dyna S

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Re: KZ1000 valve to guide clearance?

17 Nov 2009 19:05

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Those numbers sound like the right ballpark.

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Re: KZ1000 valve to guide clearance?

17 Nov 2009 19:39 - 17 Nov 2009 19:50

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bountyhunter wrote:

Those numbers sound like the right ballpark.

Agreed

Those will work fine for you.

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Re: KZ1000 valve to guide clearance?

17 Nov 2009 20:06

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Looked at these tools? racetoolz.com/

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Re: KZ1000 valve to guide clearance?

18 Nov 2009 05:17

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size is correct, and when you assemble the head, make sure to lube the valve and guides, that is the last place that gets oil when you start the engine

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