Head swaps

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Head swaps

16 Aug 2011 14:15
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Got a few issue with snapped and threaded exhaust stud bolts on my KZ and I was wondering if there is any alternative heads I could use if they,re not repairable as KZ parts are like rocking horse sh*t over here :unsure:
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Re: Head swaps

16 Aug 2011 14:46
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I actually had the same problem before. I bought a bike that had been wrecked. One of the exhaust bolts was ripped out from the head, although it still ran. I brought the bike to a weld shop that could weld aluminum, and they just welded a new stud in. Eventually, I did replace the head properly, but the repair seemed to work fine. Just an idea.
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Re: Head swaps

16 Aug 2011 15:10
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Cheers dude ;)

Was wondering about having that done too.Tried to build up around the stud with chemical metal but thats not too good a repair.Need to do the shims at some point soon anyway so it,ll be a good excuse to drop the lump out and get the frame powder-coated while I,m repairing the head:lol:
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