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09 Sep 2008 16:15 #236378
by tanner
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hello i have a 1975 z1900 really love this bike but im getting a oil leak down by my shifter foot that gets oil all over my shoes im going to finish riding this fall i was wandering if anyone had a good place to start this winter
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09 Sep 2008 17:35 #236397
by 79MKII
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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I've seen base gasket leaks that run over that far and drip onto the rider's foot. Could be stator cover maybe. There is also a seal behind the front sprocket (very near shifter) but I don't think it would get on your foot from there. Just see if you can determine where it's coming from and let us know.
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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09 Sep 2008 17:36 #236398
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic oil leak
If oil is noticed on front of alternator cover, possible source of leak might be: loose exhaust header pipe clamp (check for loose nuts) or faulty exhaust gasket; leaking tach drive seal; leaking valve cover gasket or half-circle plugs.
Other possibilities include leaking shift shaft seal, or over-lubed drive chain, but either of these usually dips out underneath the sprocket cover without getting so much on shoes and left pants leg.
Good Luck!
Other possibilities include leaking shift shaft seal, or over-lubed drive chain, but either of these usually dips out underneath the sprocket cover without getting so much on shoes and left pants leg.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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09 Sep 2008 17:38 #236399
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic oil leak
If an oil cooler is fitted, would also check hoses and connections at the cooler.
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09 Sep 2008 18:50 #236424
by MFolks
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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The alternator gasket/grommet has been known to harden with heat and age.
www.z1enterprises.com
sells replacement grommets. You have to cut the ends off the wires,insert them through the new grommet and crimp new connectors on the ends.
Z1 enterprises lists the cost as $12.38 and as a RI grommet.
Z1 enterprises lists the cost as $12.38 and as a RI grommet.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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