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I have a 78 kz650b with aftermarket headers/exhaust. The center stand has been removed and the exhaust runs under the motor/chassis. How can I support the bike to take the wheels off and/or change the oil and filter? Do I have to remove the exhaust? If I do remove the exhaust can I reuse the manifold gaskets? Im new to this site and this is my first KZ. Thanks for any help!
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Hi,
I have a 78 kz650b with aftermarket headers/exhaust. The center stand has been removed and the exhaust runs under the motor/chassis. How can I support the bike to take the wheels off and/or change the oil and filter? Do I have to remove the exhaust? If I do remove the exhaust can I reuse the manifold gaskets? Im new to this site and this is my first KZ. Thanks for any help!
Hello, chefrob, and WELCOME to KZR!
We're glad you're here!
If can access the oil drain plug without removing exhaust, just prop bike upright while it drains.
Some exhaust systems must be removed to access the oil filter (bummer).
Whenever removing the exhaust system, I prefer replacing the copper o-ring gaskets with new ones, and not re-using the old ones or attempting to rehabilitate them by torching.
Many folks fit a temporary centerstand for maintenance chores, wheel removals, etc.
There are special stands to suspend the rear end for wheel removal.
Jack stands may also be used to suspend the rear end.
Also, a standard floor jack may be used while the bike is on the sidestand under the bike's rear right side to raise the bike's rear wheel off the floor. Whereby the bike is leaning supported at three points (jack, sidestand, and front wheel) allowing removal of the rear wheel.
Of course, during any of these maneuvers, be very careful to position things so everthing remains ultra-stable and nothing apt to slip out of place.
Good Luck!
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Yes but...on my 79 I used one of those to take the wheels off and I had to remove my header completely.It might be easier/cheaper to spend maybe $60 on one of those floor lift devices that lift the frame from underneat. I see them for sale all the time.
The wheel chock thing that the racebikers use might be easier and about the same price to find. I have never used one before. I always use a center stand OEM. Try and see if you can take off the stuff without the necessity of removing the can if you can...:huh: anyway I think you will figure it out. I like using the center stand to change my oil that way I can let her drip dry before I put the clean stuff in it. Maybe that is a bit far but I figure the cleaner the better.
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80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
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Oh, and both of my LTD's have centerstands...
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What year is yours? I have a 79 that I bought with 5k miles when it was 7 years old and I asked what happened to the center stand and the guy said that he bought it new like that and the bike I bought from cali didn't have one either and it is an 80. I just figured they didn't come with them stock because they were the ltd models.Seems to me I remember reading a thread about someone removing the gas tank and suspending the front of the bike with a strap around the backbone and a garage rafter. Maybe I dreamed it...:blink:
Oh, and both of my LTD's have centerstands...
I had the center stand from my 76 and kept it but I don't think it fit well with the stock pipes or something. At any rate I just use it to prop the bike up when it's stored and to change the oil. It's a heavy piece to be on the bike IMO.
So the question is did these bikes come stock with them or without. Plummen dude?
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Georgia, Vermont
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