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13 Apr 2013 00:22 #582062
by Kitten Tooth
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000-K LTD
1983 Suzuki GS300L-D
1982 Suzuki GS300L-Z sold:(
1976 KZ400D3
1973 Z900... I WISH
DO A BARREL ROLL!!
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I got them aluminum cam end caps from Z1E for my 1981 KZ1000LTD. They are the ones that come with the length of O-ring. I was wondering.. do i have to use any type of sealant with these or do i just use the O-ring?
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000-K LTD
1983 Suzuki GS300L-D
1982 Suzuki GS300L-Z sold:(
1976 KZ400D3
1973 Z900... I WISH
DO A BARREL ROLL!!
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13 Apr 2013 00:45 #582068
by justfreaky
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 B4 LTD
1981 Suzuki XS1100 Special
1984 Honda VF500
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I've been looking at these also.
If I recall reading correctly, a light amount of sealant is recommended.
Steve
If I recall reading correctly, a light amount of sealant is recommended.
Steve
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 B4 LTD
1981 Suzuki XS1100 Special
1984 Honda VF500
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13 Apr 2013 01:37 #582079
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1981 Kawasaki KZ1000-K LTD
1983 Suzuki GS300L-D
1982 Suzuki GS300L-Z sold:(
1976 KZ400D3
1973 Z900... I WISH
DO A BARREL ROLL!!
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I know they work because my dad installed them on his bike (He too owns a 1981 KZ1000LTD) and the sealed up awesome. He says he recalls using some Permatex black on it hit he wasnt for sure.. so before i start slathering everything in sealant and torquing down bolts i figured id ask you guys
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000-K LTD
1983 Suzuki GS300L-D
1982 Suzuki GS300L-Z sold:(
1976 KZ400D3
1973 Z900... I WISH
DO A BARREL ROLL!!
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13 Apr 2013 01:40 - 13 Apr 2013 01:41 #582080
by bountyhunter
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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My manual says the end plugs are supposed to be installed with some non-permanent sealer.
I thought the aluminum kind needed some fitting?
I thought the aluminum kind needed some fitting?
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13 Apr 2013 01:42 #582081
by justfreaky
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 B4 LTD
1981 Suzuki XS1100 Special
1984 Honda VF500
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New at this myself. My engine is an '80 KZ1000 LTD. I am using my engine for something other than a motorcycle. Will be interested to see opinions.
Steve
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1981 Suzuki XS1100 Special
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13 Apr 2013 08:07 - 13 Apr 2013 08:10 #582110
by Powerstroke_fan
1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
And Much Much more- SOLD
2014- ZX14R all stock for now
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Yes you will need to put some sealant on them. I used the red rtv. It worked great and no leaks. Mine didnt require any fitting. Just clean up the mating surfaces. I dont like the rubber ones. After a couple times they start to leak and get hard. I used to run aluminum ones on my kz head. Then when i steped up to the j model head, i had to get some. Unfortanly when i was looking for mine, the only place that carried them was american classix. But i havent had the first problem with them yet.
1980 kz1000B4 LTD- 1327cc 9-1 comp
Ported J model head
Psp-3x cams
RS 36s
Welded MK11 crank
Back-cut MK11 trans
MTC 2 stage lock up
Stretched 4-6 over running Hayabusa rear rim with 190 rear tire
Complete frame brace kit installed
And Much Much more- SOLD
2014- ZX14R all stock for now
Last edit: 13 Apr 2013 08:10 by Powerstroke_fan.
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