First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
17 Dec 2025 07:44
kzzone.com also has the Liska sprockets, idler, and tensioner.
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1974 Z1A
Yoshimura 987, 10.25:1
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
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Superbike bars
530 conversion
1974 Z1A
Yoshimura 987, 10.25:1
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
17 Dec 2025 10:08 - 17 Dec 2025 10:09
Yes KZzone does have them but Z1enterprises does not charge sales tax (unless you live in Florida?)and you get free shipping over 100
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
21 Dec 2025 12:08 - 21 Dec 2025 16:57
Ok bit of an update
stripped down top end
first measured cam clearance all looks too tight
bores look perfect can still see hone marks
66mm original bore ??
i checked gap in top ring was .022” seems to big ?
center rubber chain tunnel gasket was broken so that may explain the oil leak
am sprocket tensioner feels ok
should I buy new rings ?
what should gap be and any comments on tight clearances causing hanging idle when warm
thanks in advance
Mike
stripped down top end
first measured cam clearance all looks too tight
bores look perfect can still see hone marks
66mm original bore ??
i checked gap in top ring was .022” seems to big ?
center rubber chain tunnel gasket was broken so that may explain the oil leak
am sprocket tensioner feels ok
should I buy new rings ?
what should gap be and any comments on tight clearances causing hanging idle when warm
thanks in advance
Mike
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
21 Dec 2025 16:41
.022 top ring gap is near the upper limit. If you measured the gap, I'm assuming the cyliners are off and rings removed from the pistons. Light hone on the cylinders, replace the rings, set the gap on the new rings according to the Factory service manual. You'd be crazy to put those worn rings back in.
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1974 Z1A
Yoshimura 987, 10.25:1
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
1974 Z1A
Yoshimura 987, 10.25:1
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
21 Dec 2025 17:31
What should ring gap be ?
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
21 Dec 2025 17:38 - 21 Dec 2025 17:58
Now that it's all opened up, I suggest replacing sprockets, top idler, idler below tensioner, tensioner, and front guide. It will cost money, but in my opinion a better plan than re-using the 50 year old parts.
Do you have a Factory service manual? FSM lists ring gap as .008 to.016 inches, service limit .028 inches. The FSM has the procedure for reassembly, including torque values and tightening sequences.
You can find an FSM for your 73 Z1 on ebay from time to time, or you can access it here on KZR in the filebase
Do you have a Factory service manual? FSM lists ring gap as .008 to.016 inches, service limit .028 inches. The FSM has the procedure for reassembly, including torque values and tightening sequences.
You can find an FSM for your 73 Z1 on ebay from time to time, or you can access it here on KZR in the filebase
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1974 Z1A
Yoshimura 987, 10.25:1
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
1974 Z1A
Yoshimura 987, 10.25:1
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
Last edit: 21 Dec 2025 17:58 by sf4t7. Reason: add FSM info
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
21 Dec 2025 17:43
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: First Post Gasket set & rings recommendation 73 z1
21 Dec 2025 18:17
Looks like someone was in there at some time. What is that yellowish material around the broken tunnel o-ring. As stated above I would replace all the cam sprockets inducing the middle one between the case and the cylinders.
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