KZ1K'S MOTOR

Kidkawie wrote:

kz1k wrote:

TerryK wrote:

Just for you information, splitting the cases on a Z motor is less comprlicated than taking the top end off.

i was told that when you split a case the likelyness of it leaking is high.

Yeah, if you split it where it shouldn't be split. lol

So maybe he shouldn't use a genuine Kawasaki case splitter as pictured?

650ed wrote:

Kidkawie wrote:

kz1k wrote:

TerryK wrote:

Just for you information, splitting the cases on a Z motor is less comprlicated than taking the top end off.

i was told that when you split a case the likelyness of it leaking is high.

Yeah, if you split it where it shouldn't be split. lol

So maybe he shouldn't use a genuine Kawasaki case splitter as pictured?

HA, from what I've seen of those Kawasaki power tools I don't think it could even get through a case before burning out!

this is one of chris's bikes he built.......still waiting on pics of the 900 motor and maybe a compression test this weekend.

with that cylinder sleeve sliding out, is the top end salvagable?

kz1k wrote:

this is one of chris's bikes he built.......still waiting on pics of the 900 motor and maybe a compression test this weekend.

with that cylinder sleeve sliding out, is the top end salvagable?

Yes it's salvageable. Press it back in and you're golden.
Why don't you at least flip the engine over and pull the oil pan? Even that will tell you volumes about the condition of the lower end.

TerryK wrote:

kz1k wrote:

this is one of chris's bikes he built.......still waiting on pics of the 900 motor and maybe a compression test this weekend.

with that cylinder sleeve sliding out, is the top end salvagable?

Yes it's salvageable. Press it back in and you're golden.
Why don't you at least flip the engine over and pull the oil pan? Even that will tell you volumes about the condition of the lower end.

i drained the oil and need to wait till tomm to put it in the sun light to see if there is a ton on metal.....what will i see when i drop the oil pan?

i didnt know they had oil pan?

kawasaki.com has lots of helpful info and parts diagrams.

Click here > kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734

For example, here's the 1978 KZ1000 oil pan:




Good Fortune!

i talked to chris and he said that the oil pan bolts are magnetic and any metal the block would stick to the bolt and come out when removed.

anyway here is the 900 he has for sale for $300. he is going to do a comp test for me when he gets a chance.

these are the bikes he built.....i almost wanna drop my bike off and let him go nuts, but i want to do the work on my bike for my own good and ease on my pockets.

what do you guys think?

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heres chris's bikes...

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