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09 Jul 2006 19:43 #60597
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Hi fellow Kaw riders,
Having just found and joined this illustrious group of discriminating bikers, I am pleased to say this looks like a great place to find out about all the little quirky things these machines can throw at you. Just sold my '04 Nomad and purchased a 82 KZ1000 LTD with 7500 miles on it. It needs some TLC but runs strong.(See photo which I will update after a thorough detailing). It has an oil leak right at the head gasket area on the gearshift side. It drips down to the case top after a few miles of riding. Does this sound like a head gasket job in my future? (Further inquiries of a technical nature will be on the correct forum section.
Thanks in advance for helpful info. I have lots of other questions but will do so in the proper area.
Having just found and joined this illustrious group of discriminating bikers, I am pleased to say this looks like a great place to find out about all the little quirky things these machines can throw at you. Just sold my '04 Nomad and purchased a 82 KZ1000 LTD with 7500 miles on it. It needs some TLC but runs strong.(See photo which I will update after a thorough detailing). It has an oil leak right at the head gasket area on the gearshift side. It drips down to the case top after a few miles of riding. Does this sound like a head gasket job in my future? (Further inquiries of a technical nature will be on the correct forum section.
Thanks in advance for helpful info. I have lots of other questions but will do so in the proper area.
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09 Jul 2006 19:45 #60599
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Replied by wireman on topic New to forum,not to Kawasaki
welcome to z-jungle;)
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09 Jul 2006 20:22 #60618
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GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
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Replied by CoreyClough on topic New to forum,not to Kawasaki
Welcome to the house!Pictures? We like pictures.
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)
GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp
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09 Jul 2006 21:39 #60644
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Replied by EddieBoy on topic New to forum,not to Kawasaki
hope you have a good sense of humor:) Welcome!
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10 Jul 2006 02:59 #60661
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Michael
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1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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Replied by Mcdroid on topic New to forum,not to Kawasaki
kawdogltd wrote:
Three things.
(1) Welcome to KZR!
(2)Is it the valve cover gasket, head gasket, or base gasket?
(3) Buy a factory shop manual (readily available on eBay). Buy/borrow torque wrenches (one in inch/lbs, the other in ft/lbs. Try re-torqueing the head in the pattern and specs. given in the manual. If this doesn't cure your leak, yes, you are looking at a new gasket if you wish to cure the leak. Don't fret...with the proper manual and tools, it is quite possible to do yourself.
It has an oil leak right at the head gasket area on the gearshift side. It drips down to the case top after a few miles of riding. Does this sound like a head gasket job in my future?
Three things.
(1) Welcome to KZR!
(2)Is it the valve cover gasket, head gasket, or base gasket?
(3) Buy a factory shop manual (readily available on eBay). Buy/borrow torque wrenches (one in inch/lbs, the other in ft/lbs. Try re-torqueing the head in the pattern and specs. given in the manual. If this doesn't cure your leak, yes, you are looking at a new gasket if you wish to cure the leak. Don't fret...with the proper manual and tools, it is quite possible to do yourself.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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