New member in MA-82 GPz1100

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New member in MA-82 GPz1100

29 Oct 2011 17:56
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Hi all ! New member here. Recently purchased a new to me 82 Gpz1100 that has been sitting for 8 yrs. Don't know if it even runs yet so I'll be asking a lot of questions ! Thanks ahead of time for your patience and answers !
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

29 Oct 2011 18:01
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Welcome Rick...there are a number of us with early GPz1100's :)
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

29 Oct 2011 18:10
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Was it stored with gas in the tank? If it were me,I'd pull the sparkplugs(13/16" socket), squirt some PB Blaster or Marvel Mystery Oil in the cyclinders, replace the plugs and let sit for a few days to a week.

After this time has gone by,remove a CD sized cover on the right side of the engine, and with the plugs out, see if the engine can be turned with a wrench on the large "Nut" on the end of the crankshaft. I believe it's 13 or 14 mm. Do not use the smaller bolt to turn the engine over as if it shears off inside the crankshaft and might require a machine shop to remove the broken piece.

You're going to need a manual for all the maintanance on this bike:

Manuals
www.repairmanual.com
www.manualsnmore.com
www.midwestmanuals.com/
www.books4cars.com/
www.repairmanualclub.com/motomanuals/
moto-manuals.com/
www.e-classicbike.com/
www.mediafire.com/
www.slideshare.net/carmenitadinutzaa/fac...ual-instant-download
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

29 Oct 2011 18:18
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Most of the forum members here buy their parts from www.z1enterprises.com

Other websites are:
www.partsnmore.com/parts/kawasaki/kz1100b/#product-29-3537
www.kzzone.com
www.sudco.com
www.redlinecycle.com
www.dynoman.net
www.johnnysvintagemotorcycle.com
www.reproductiondecals.com
www.americanclassix.com
classickawasaki.se/ (they have the GPz1100 on microfische on their website)
www.cmsnl.com/
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

29 Oct 2011 20:14
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Green w/ envy!
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

30 Oct 2011 00:38
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What no pictures? That's just not right at all, :laugh:
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

30 Oct 2011 11:22
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Rixtrix, welcome to KZR! This is a little off topic but we could use another rider in New England for our North American relay ride.

www.kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/47...-american-relay-ride
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

30 Oct 2011 23:00
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Thank you ! I'm sure I'll be relying on your expert answers !
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

30 Oct 2011 23:02
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Sorry-no pix yet ! She's pretty complete but been sitting a LONG time. Not fit for photos yet !
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

30 Oct 2011 23:07
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Thanks for the advice ! I have pulled the plugs and sprayed with PB Blast-just waiting for a new battery and the manual has already been ordered. Is there a way to prime the motor via the oil pump before cranking it over ?? I may have to pull the head anyway as the #2 plug was cross-threaded into the head :-(
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MFolks wrote: Was it stored with gas in the tank? If it were me,I'd pull the sparkplugs(13/16" socket), squirt some PB Blaster or Marvel Mystery Oil in the cyclinders, replace the plugs and let sit for a few days to a week.

After this time has gone by,remove a CD sized cover on the right side of the engine, and with the plugs out, see if the engine can be turned with a wrench on the large "Nut" on the end of the crankshaft. I believe it's 13 or 14 mm. Do not use the smaller bolt to turn the engine over as if it shears off inside the crankshaft and might require a machine shop to remove the broken piece.

You're going to need a manual for all the maintanance on this bike:

Manuals
www.repairmanual.com
www.manualsnmore.com
www.midwestmanuals.com/
www.books4cars.com/
www.repairmanualclub.com/motomanuals/
moto-manuals.com/
www.e-classicbike.com/
www.mediafire.com/
www.slideshare.net/carmenitadinutzaa/fac...ual-instant-download
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

30 Oct 2011 23:09
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Funny you say that ! If all works out I'd like to do an ELR style ! :cheer:
boatdrinks wrote: Green w/ envy!
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Re: New member in MA-82 GPz1100

31 Oct 2011 02:30
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rixtrix wrote: ... may have to pull the head anyway as the #2 plug was cross-threaded into the head....

Would consider a reverse tap (aka back-tap) tool that starts the re-threading at deep end of the hole where the threads are still good.

Does not require removal of the engine head.

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