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23 Nov 2012 03:29 #559726
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1981 KZ1100-A1 Shaft
1997 Valkyrie GL1500
1998 KLR650
1978 KZ750-B Twin
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I am in the process of replacing top end gaskets on my 81 KZ1100-A1. The engine has about 32k miles on it. The cylinders look pretty good other than needing to be honed. I would like to replace the rings while I am this far into the engine, but was surprised at the prices for rings that I have found. It's been a while since I have purchased internal engine parts and maybe the prices have just gone thru the roof like everything else, but it kills me to spend $150 for a set of rings. If nothing more economical is available I will probably just order them from Z1Enterprises since that's where I ordered my gaskets, bolt kit and valve shims.
Maybe I am just being cheap and am out of the loop, but any suggestions for a good source for piston rings that don't cost a small fortune would be much appreciated?
Thanks,
Tim
Maybe I am just being cheap and am out of the loop, but any suggestions for a good source for piston rings that don't cost a small fortune would be much appreciated?
Thanks,
Tim
1981 KZ1100-A1 Shaft
1997 Valkyrie GL1500
1998 KLR650
1978 KZ750-B Twin
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23 Nov 2012 11:03 #559735
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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27 Nov 2012 21:19 #560271
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1981 KZ1100-A1 Shaft
1997 Valkyrie GL1500
1998 KLR650
1978 KZ750-B Twin
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Ordered them from Z1Enterprises tonight.
1981 KZ1100-A1 Shaft
1997 Valkyrie GL1500
1998 KLR650
1978 KZ750-B Twin
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30 Nov 2012 11:26 #560634
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1980 KZ1000P - The Mistress
2002 R1150GS - Matilda
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Z1 is the way to go for sure...
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30 Nov 2012 12:58 #560647
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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Try Hastingsrings.com
i would just call them and ask.
Bill Spengler
Phone 269-945-2491 ext. 1343
bspengler@hastingsmfg.com
i would just call them and ask.
Bill Spengler
Phone 269-945-2491 ext. 1343
bspengler@hastingsmfg.com
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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30 Nov 2012 20:13 #560704
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I appreciate it, but I had already ordered from Z1.
Thanks,
Tim
1981 KZ1100-A1 Shaft
1997 Valkyrie GL1500
1998 KLR650
1978 KZ750-B Twin
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mark1122 wrote: Try Hastingsrings.com
i would just call them and ask.
Bill Spengler
Phone 269-945-2491 ext. 1343
bspengler@hastingsmfg.com
I appreciate it, but I had already ordered from Z1.
Thanks,
Tim
1981 KZ1100-A1 Shaft
1997 Valkyrie GL1500
1998 KLR650
1978 KZ750-B Twin
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