Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
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Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
08 Oct 2018 16:12
Hello I will be needing a top end gasket kit for and engine i will be doing and I wonder which is the best kit you guys can recommend, especially as sometimes not OEM Valve seals can be an issue if are not the good quality ones. or should I buy the gasket set and separate high quality valve seals, and if so which ones, Sorry but I have been out the game since the age that OEM part were easy to purchase.
Thanks for your time it means a lot
Thanks for your time it means a lot
I grew up riding and fixing all sort of small bike until I inherited A 1977 GS 750 when I was 16, that changed my life completely I love metric bike and I own a few fully working and have some projects.
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Re: Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
08 Oct 2018 18:38
There is a member here that sells viton valve stem seals. Other than those the OEM gaskets and seals are superior to aftermarket in my experience.
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
09 Oct 2018 05:14
Thanks.
Do you happen to know where to find the OEM if it can be sourced this days, Been out the game for a while.
Do you happen to know where to find the OEM if it can be sourced this days, Been out the game for a while.
I grew up riding and fixing all sort of small bike until I inherited A 1977 GS 750 when I was 16, that changed my life completely I love metric bike and I own a few fully working and have some projects.
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Re: Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
09 Oct 2018 05:31
Any Kawasaki dealer can access OEM parts. Or you can order from Partzilla.
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motorcycle/1978
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motorcycle/1978
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
09 Oct 2018 06:46 - 09 Oct 2018 15:35
Once you get the part numbers from Partzilla or similar, you might want to plug them in at ebay to see if you can find a discount. Sometimes you get lucky...
Edit: found the guy with the viton seals... kzrider.com/kunena/profile/18962-dfigpz
Edit: found the guy with the viton seals... kzrider.com/kunena/profile/18962-dfigpz
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Last edit: 09 Oct 2018 15:35 by Nessism.
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Re: Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine
09 Oct 2018 18:19
Thanks I actually found them in partzilla, I guess standard price but in eBay people is asking crazy money. Thanks you guys are been great help.
I grew up riding and fixing all sort of small bike until I inherited A 1977 GS 750 when I was 16, that changed my life completely I love metric bike and I own a few fully working and have some projects.
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