Is this Push Rod FUBAR?

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01 Aug 2012 20:21 #540082 by badrhino
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I had developed a leak by push rod seal. SO I ordered a new seal. I got to looking at the push rod and noticed the notching. Hell I thought it was made that way. There is wear marks on both sides like someone had turned it around when the one side got to bad. Is the push rod supposed to be completely smooth from one end to the other? I suppose I need a new Push Rod now!




1980 KZ1000 with a 1982 KZ1000J motor with 1100 pistons and heads, Vance & Hines, 29MM Smooth Bores, Work in Progress
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01 Aug 2012 20:32 #540087 by z1kzonly
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W T F?????
Yes that one is wacked! That should be the same all the way along. And the inside the engine piece has a dimple for the ball bearing that rides againt the clutch plate pusher.
I have had that ballbearing weld solid in the past. Try and take that apart!
And those rods are heat treated at the ends.
You cant just use a piece of straight rod.
That is why they make the roller bearing pusher for Hi perf. use.
Yours just shows alot of miles.
Time for a new one
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01 Aug 2012 20:49 #540089 by 650ed
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The good news is that according to Kawasaki.com new ones are still available....

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01 Aug 2012 20:59 #540092 by badrhino
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Anyone have a good one laying around for cheap? Or can I have one made?
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01 Aug 2012 21:29 #540098 by badrhino
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Another question, what are the double grooves on the one side for? And is that the end that goes in the motor?
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01 Aug 2012 22:09 #540106 by badrhino
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I need one for the 82' J motor.
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01 Aug 2012 23:48 - 01 Aug 2012 23:49 #540123 by Patton
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Would check with KZZone and Z1 Enterprises.

kzzone.com/clutches.html

www.z1enterprises.com/ListItems.aspx?key...000000&advanced=true

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02 Aug 2012 00:07 #540127 by 650ed
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A new stock rod costs $23. I would think that would be less than the cost of having one made. Ed
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02 Aug 2012 00:20 #540134 by badrhino
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I didn't see the one I needed at either of those places. I did find one at Power Sport Plus for $22.75 plus shipping in which is way cheaper than the other places.

www.powersportsplus.com/parts/search/Kaw...TCH/parts.html#uloc5
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02 Aug 2012 01:07 #540150 by APE Jay
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Something strange going on here. I am a paid advertiser on this site, have been for years. If someone ask about a part we make and I post a link, the post disappears. Then someone else can post the same link and the post stays.

Mods, do you realize there is a problem here?
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02 Aug 2012 01:14 #540153 by wireman
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I thought that was something in the forum rules Jay,Isnt there an advertisers forum on here someplace decides the vendor directory?
I seem to remember Larry Cav having issues with it also. B)
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02 Aug 2012 01:18 #540154 by wireman
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Here try these guys.
(now nobody has to pay me for being a spokesman! :woohoo: )
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