Engine Sidecover Screw Set

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Engine Sidecover Screw Set

08 Aug 2019 16:38
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Does anyone have an opinion as to where to obtain the best replacement engine side cover screw set for a '77 KZ-1000? I want to stay with the standard screw heads for originality and there are several different ones available. Thanks for any suggestions.

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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

08 Aug 2019 18:29
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You might ask Z1Enterprises to see what they have. Below is a sample. Ed

www.z1enterprises.com/bolt-screw-set-eng...s-z1-kz900-1000.html
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

08 Aug 2019 19:18
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As far as I am aware you can buy the screws from Kawasaki. That's where I get them for my Z1's.

Check out the fiches at Partzilla.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...1-b-z1/engine-covers
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

08 Aug 2019 20:39
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hardrockminer wrote: As far as I am aware you can buy the screws from Kawasaki. That's where I get them for my Z1's.

Check out the fiches at Partzilla.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...1-b-z1/engine-covers

That's what I do. If Partzilla carries it (ie not "not available"), so does the closest Kawasaki dealer. Sometimes it's still cheaper to order from Partzilla including shipping costs than from the dealer.
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

09 Aug 2019 05:16 - 09 Aug 2019 05:17
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The best way to keep the screw heads nice is to use JIS screwdrivers rather than Phillips. You can buy a good set of JIS screwdrivers from Z1 Enterprises.

When I replace screws I usually run a tap down the hole and then blow it out with some carb cleaner. This makes installing the new screw much easier.
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

09 Aug 2019 07:15
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The proper tools and chasing the threads in all the holes is good advice.

Z1E carries a nice selection of tools for these old bikes,.

www.z1enterprises.com/catalog/product/vi...-of-three-144-244-3/
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

09 Aug 2019 07:19 - 09 Aug 2019 07:20
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Looks like the screws are still available from Kawasaki, so you can get the real deal. This is for the standard, though I bet the LTD is the same. I don't know which you have. It would be helpful to have that information in your signature line.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...vers-79-80-a3-a3a-a4
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

09 Aug 2019 07:35
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650ed wrote: You might ask Z1Enterprises to see what they have. Below is a sample. Ed

www.z1enterprises.com/bolt-screw-set-eng...s-z1-kz900-1000.html

WOW, that's CHEAP for all of those fasteners. It would cost quite a bit to buy all of those in OEM form. I wonder what the quality is like?
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

09 Aug 2019 14:24
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There is a company that sells Phillip's head screw kits, but I can't remember the name. Some time with Google should shake them out.
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www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

11 Aug 2019 07:44 - 11 Aug 2019 07:59
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Well following the advice of some I checked the prices on Partzilla for a total of 43 screws that are needed. I am sure there are a few more that I missed in the parts break down. The Partzilla price is over $50.00. The Z1E price for their screw package including some bolts is round $15.00. Think I will try the Z1E package first and see how they are. Thanks to all...

As a side note to this, I was unaware of the JIS screw situation until I started thinking about getting an old Z1 or KZ-1000 and did some reading. All I ever used on these bikes before was a standard Phillips head screw driver. Ironically, when I bought my '77 KZ-1000 the previous owner told me the engine had NEVER been apart, yet every screw on the engine was buggered up from a standard Phillips head screw driver being used on them. A fin was broken off the cylinder block from being pried on I am sure and a distinct gouge mark from a straight bladed screw driver is present right under the 1015CC block casting. So much for truth and honesty when dealing with someone 2000 miles away.

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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

12 Aug 2019 10:29
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If you can get JIS tools, then definitely go that way over Philips. JIS is designed not to cam-out at a specific torque, meaning you can get a lot more force on them before they jump and start stripping the fastener head. And they're also more correct for originality.

Personally I went with Socket-head Cap screws, because I find I can much more safely torque those to the correct values without stripping out the fastener. But either way is fine.
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Re: Engine Sidecover Screw Set

12 Aug 2019 12:08
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Rick H. wrote: Well following the advice of some I checked the prices on Partzilla for a total of 43 screws that are needed. I am sure there are a few more that I missed in the parts break down. The Partzilla price is over $50.00. The Z1E price for their screw package including some bolts is round $15.00. Think I will try the Z1E package first and see how they are. Thanks to all...

As a side note to this, I was unaware of the JIS screw situation until I started thinking about getting an old Z1 or KZ-1000 and did some reading. All I ever used on these bikes before was a standard Phillips head screw driver. Ironically, when I bought my '77 KZ-1000 the previous owner told me the engine had NEVER been apart, yet every screw on the engine was buggered up from a standard Phillips head screw driver being used on them. A fin was broken off the cylinder block from being pried on I am sure and a distinct gouge mark from a straight bladed screw driver is present right under the 1015CC block casting. So much for truth and honesty when dealing with someone 2000 miles away.

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I'm sure Z1E screws will be fine. I think they are JIS. And now you can get the screws AND the JIS screwdrivers for less than the OEM price!
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