Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

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Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

22 Oct 2019 10:47
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I'm getting parts ready to perform a valve check on a '84 KZ700. I figure the bike is 35 years old with an unknown maintenance history, I might as well replace the cam end plugs..

It looks like the most available options are OEM and Vesrah brand. Which ones would you use? Or does it make a difference?

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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

22 Oct 2019 12:15
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OEM. Ed
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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

22 Oct 2019 15:54
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Get an OEM gasket too!
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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

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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

22 Oct 2019 21:01 - 23 Oct 2019 06:38
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Thanks! OEM it is...
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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

24 Oct 2019 03:02 - 24 Oct 2019 03:04
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI used these ones...have the double lip which prevents them popping out :)
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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

24 Oct 2019 07:58
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Sorf wrote: I used these ones...have the double lip which prevents them popping out :)


These will not fit a 700.

Popping out is not a problem on the 700 since a bolt goes through the plug.
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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

24 Oct 2019 08:10 - 24 Oct 2019 08:17
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TexasKZ wrote: .......................

Popping out is not a problem on the 700 since a bolt goes through the plug.



Exactly. Ed
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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

24 Oct 2019 09:28 - 24 Oct 2019 15:57
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Aluminum plugs are a good option, if available. After two years had one slight oil seep, but this time I'm giving the sealer a week to set up, instead of one day.

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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

24 Oct 2019 12:45
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TexasKZ wrote:

These will not fit a 700.

Popping out is not a problem on the 700 since a bolt goes through the plug.
Sorry, didn't read the original post very well at all :blush:
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Re: Cam End Plugs - Which brand would you use?

15 Dec 2019 23:15
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daveo wrote: Aluminum plugs are a good option, if available. After two years had one slight oil seep, but this time I'm giving the sealer a week to set up, instead of one day.

And what sealer do you use?
Just getting alu plugs myself ...

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