oil leak

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Ok, head is tore down, ready for new gaskets....so what gaskets do you reccomend using the copper spray on? Not the head?

All of the paper gaskets,how far did you take it down?

I stopped at the head.saw no evidence of base gasket leak.

Did you check cam chain guides/rollers..... while youre in there?
If you have access to a solvent tank and air compressor Id check the valves to see if theyre sealing while head is off

I havent...i visually saw some wear, but havent measured anything.

How do you do that...i dont have a solvent tank...and dont know this procedure.

Turn upside down, pour solvent over valves?? If so, what is air comp for? Thanks

If you have access to an air compressor flip the head on its back with intake ports laying flat on bench/ground whatever you have.
If you don't have a source for solvent I suppose you could fill all 4 exhaust ports with water(make sure to blow out with air and wd40 when done)then take an air hose/nozzle and blow air around edge of each valve face where it meets valve seat.
Look for bubbles in each exhaust port as you blow air around edge of valve,if you don't see any bubbles the valve is sealing/if you see bubbles in port theres your leaking valve.
Flip head over and repeat on intake side of head.
That's a quick/dirty go/no go valve sealing test.

Excellent....thank you.

not sure if anyone suggested this yet but does it have a mechanical tachometer port on the front of the motor? It would be located near the valve cover right on the front of the engine. If the O-ring in there is shredded up or crummy, it will leak like its a wide open hole. My dad's 1981 KZ1000LTD with the CSR motor did that. Its a quick fix too. Remove the retainer for the little shaft sticking out, yank it out with a pare of pliers, replace the o-ring, stick it back in, and put the retainer back in.

Yes, my tach cable was shot, and the tach seal is non existent.... i got a new cable,seals,and complete gasket from z1e to try and get it all in one shot.....thanks