I'm about to end up my current project and time to begin the KZ750 will come pretty soon.
I gave it a quick examination and I already have four questions so here I go.
1- SPARK PLUS THREADS
(Plugs are BR8ES and google told me threads are M14 x 1.25)
Threads are worn out in two holes on the cylinderhead. I assume I will have to take the cylinderhead off to take care of this. I know it can be repaired but I never made this for a spark plug. I already have a Helicoil kit (M6, M8, M10) that I already used and I assume the repair procedure is the same for a spark plug.
Can I simply buy the M14 x 1.25 related Helicoil parts or is it preferable to get a spark plug designed kit?
Will both kit (links below) work equally?
www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/oemtools-spar...25-0250137p.html#srp
www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/oemtools-spar...25-0251079p.html#srp
2- ENGINE GASKETS
Do I need a 1983-1984 gasket set or sets made for 1980 to 1982 also fits? I looked on Z1 Enterprises website; is it the best place to look for KZ related parts?
3- CARB REBUILD KIT
I also think I'll rebuild the carbs so I intend to get a complete rebuild kit. I found such a kit on Z1 but are there some other ones less expensive?
4- CARBS DRAIN SCREWS
Head of the drain screws are quite worn out. Screw is #92066-1064 and corresponding o-ring is #92055-044 and they are not included in a carb rebuild kit.
4a- Where can I get such parts? (beside Kawasaki dealer)
4b- Are there some jobber companies supplying those? OEM are somewhat expensive...
Many thanks guys!!