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28 Jun 2009 19:52 #302881
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83 Kaw KZ750F1 - massive money pit
82 Zuki GS1100G - my daily driver, possible sacrilege I know
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Gotta do a top end work over on my 83 KZ750F. Need a valve job and maybe guides. I need to find a good shop in the Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colorado area. Any opinions from you guys? There are a couple of big dealers in the area, but they aren't really interested in working on mine. I am sorta on a budget, but understand I will have to pay for good work. The guy I bought my bike from owns a place called Front Range Motorcycle Repair or something like that, anybody ever heard of him? This bike needs to be on the road and outta my garage! Any input is appreciated.
83 Kaw KZ750F1 - massive money pit
82 Zuki GS1100G - my daily driver, possible sacrilege I know
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28 Jun 2009 20:20 #302897
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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might check with Ronkz650 hes somewhere in colorado,been riding a 100 years should know somebody.so why do you think you need a valve job?
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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29 Jun 2009 05:11 #302962
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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I realize you said local but....
Cavanaugh Racing Heads:
www.flowbenchtech.com/porting/CRH/pricing.htm
End of story, you don't get much better than this....
Larry is a straight up guy, does phenomenal work (true craftsman) and his prices are comparable or cheaper than I have found in my research for my KZ...
OMR
Cavanaugh Racing Heads:
www.flowbenchtech.com/porting/CRH/pricing.htm
End of story, you don't get much better than this....
Larry is a straight up guy, does phenomenal work (true craftsman) and his prices are comparable or cheaper than I have found in my research for my KZ...
OMR
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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29 Jun 2009 10:52 #303029
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83 Kaw KZ750F1 - massive money pit
82 Zuki GS1100G - my daily driver, possible sacrilege I know
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I have massive leakdown on cylinder 2 through the intake and exhuast valves, some leak down on cylinder 3 intake valve, and semi low squeeze on 1 & 4. Compression check was done cold with a touch of oil in the cylinders. Leakdown test done eith the cams removed, so I know there is no chance of a cam holding slightly open. I am a car mechanic and usually send my car stuff to Geddes Machine here in Colorado Springs. I called them and they said they do motorcycle work as well, so I might just go through them. Still looking for a Bike Machine shop though if anybody has any local suggestions.
Thanks, Justin
Thanks, Justin
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29 Jun 2009 23:51 #303297
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I can't advise you strongly enough to not let automotive machine shops work on your head, regardless of what they tell you.
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30 Jun 2009 05:38 #303314
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83 Kaw KZ750F1 - massive money pit
82 Zuki GS1100G - my daily driver, possible sacrilege I know
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Why not?
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30 Jun 2009 08:49 - 30 Jun 2009 08:51 #303350
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Because they are not precision enough.
All the forums have horror stories about guys doing that.
I can tell you how many of those we have had to fix. I am sure Larry has too.
Jay
All the forums have horror stories about guys doing that.
I can tell you how many of those we have had to fix. I am sure Larry has too.
Jay
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