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07 Jun 2024 04:21 #900411 by Wookie58
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Hi all, is it possible to remove the "sight glass" for blasting and polishing and if so "how" please. I rather hear from someone who has done it than experiment 

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07 Jun 2024 04:45 #900414 by zed1015
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They just push in and out like a seal.
Pot luck how easy they come out and whether it remains reusable but i've had 99% success with them.
Push through the slot from behind with something that won't mark the glass such as wood or plastic.
Immersing the cover in hot water may help loosen its grip.

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07 Jun 2024 06:05 - 07 Jun 2024 06:09 #900419 by martin_csr
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If needed such as if the seal is bad or not very tight, you could get a replacement sight glass with new seal. I've seen the part listed at various places. Partzilla has a photo w price and it was used on a lot of models, including a number of current models, so it should be readily available.


ps:  z1enterprises svcks. maybe the change there was inevitable, but still.  everybody calls that part a sight glass. Kawasaki lists it as an oil level gauge.  z1 lists it as a "window", so you have to hunt for the darn thing.
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07 Jun 2024 06:31 #900422 by Wookie58
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I never thought for a second these would be available as a "replacement part"   thanks

 

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07 Jun 2024 06:58 - 07 Jun 2024 06:59 #900424 by zed1015
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I never thought for a second these would be available as a "replacement part"   thanks

  
Yes! Z Power UK have genuine at around £25 and pattern for a fiver if your original one is too mullered to reuse.

Oil sight glass: Z-SERIES (GENUINE) (z-power.co.uk)

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07 Jun 2024 07:00 #900425 by Wookie58
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I never thought for a second these would be available as a "replacement part"   thanks

  
Yes! Z Power UK have genuine at around £25 and pattern for a fiver if your original one is too mullered to reuse.

Oil sight glass: Z-SERIES (GENUINE) (z-power.co.uk)
Always nice to have a plan "B" if it ends up being the 1% that didn't go to plan 

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24 Jul 2024 14:15 #902511 by sf4t7
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Just replaced the oil sight glass in a used clutch cover I had.  Used the old tip for installing bearing races -  put the sight glass in the freezer for a couple hours, made it easier to push the sight glass into position from the outer side of the cover.   


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25 Jul 2024 04:10 #902526 by asphalt900
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Easy to do Wookie!! I do it all the time on the earlier thru 1980 covers but the sight glass is different and came in different styles of backer metal plate. Have a few genuine ones but You live sooo far away, ha.
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25 Jul 2024 04:32 #902527 by Wookie58
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Easy to do Wookie!! I do it all the time on the earlier thru 1980 covers but the sight glass is different and came in different styles of backer metal plate. Have a few genuine ones but You live sooo far away, ha.
Thanks Clay, if req Z-Power do an OE replacement for £25 (would probably cost that to ship from where you are) if I'm lucky (and careful) I should be able to re-use what I have 

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