Gasket change out

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19 Dec 2012 12:13 #563669 by Freekz1000
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I recently acquired a 1978 kz1000 from my neighbor and it is stripped down ready to be restored. The tach reads 7500 miles, it runs good. Should I get a gasket kit and replace the gaskets since it would be easy to do while the motor is out? Or should I leave well enough alone since I don't see any obvious leaks or problems. It wasn't ran for three or four years and I got it going and put fresh oil in it. It runs smooth. Please advise.

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19 Dec 2012 12:31 #563672 by KZJOE900
Replied by KZJOE900 on topic Gasket change out
Personally, with only 7500 mi. and only sat for 3 or 4 yrs and the bike runs good with no leaks, then I say leave well enough alone. But I would definitely do a compression test followed by a at least a crude leak down test (if the compression is low) to base my decision on. And if the compression tests warrants a tear down. Then yes, cheapest way to go is to buy the whole gasket kit.

Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450

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