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20 Feb 2019 03:17 #798914 by asjwalsh
Hi guys. I am in the process of restoring a 76 KZ900. Most screw/bolt replacement kits are of the Allen key type. I'm trying to create a 'just left the factory' appearance but feel that Allen bolts for engine covers are not in keeping with that philosophy. Additionally I cannot decide whether to have the original fasteners re-plated or buy new. It's a nice dilemma for sure but want some input from other enthusiasts.

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20 Feb 2019 04:45 #798916 by Nessism
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In my opinion replating the original fasteners looks best. You might want to get a quote from a plating shop, it's not prohibitively expensive, or look into a Casswell's Plating zinc plating kit. I've got one and it works nicely. A little tricky but once you get a handle on the process the parts turn out nice.

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20 Feb 2019 06:08 #798920 by hardrockminer
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Thanks Nessism! I just bought the zinc kit and am reading the manual. Will be shopping today for tank heaters and other bits. Looking forward to parts looking that good!

If you don't want to get into plating then new is the best alternative. You can buy direct from KHI or go to a secondary source like Partzilla. One thing I like about new is the head is not distorted by using the wrong screwdriver.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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20 Feb 2019 06:08 #798921 by asjwalsh
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Did you replace all those or send them out?

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20 Feb 2019 06:10 #798922 by asjwalsh
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hardrockminer wrote: Thanks Nessism! I just bought the zinc kit and am reading the manual. Will be shopping today for tank heaters and other bits. Looking forward to parts looking that good!

If you don't want to get into plating then new is the best alternative. You can buy direct from KHI or go to a secondary source like Partzilla. One thing I like about new is the head is not distorted by using the wrong screwdriver.


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20 Feb 2019 06:19 #798923 by Scirocco
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KHI = Kawasaki Heavy Industries

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20 Feb 2019 07:04 #798927 by slmjim+Z1BEBE
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Z1 Enterprises used to stock a complete collection of motor fasteners as a set. Don't see it listed now. Might be worth it to inquire.

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20 Feb 2019 07:37 #798930 by 650ed
If the bike is otherwise pretty much original I wouldn't use Allen head fasteners. Either buy genuine new ones or replate the originals, or if you like you could use stainless of the original size fasteners if you can find them, but I wouldn't use stainless on the engine. Ed

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