Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

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Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

11 Nov 2014 13:52
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Hello,

Can anyone tell me, as I don't have the possibility to unscrew and empty the oil atm, the size of the O-ring/washer on my 1980 KZ650 where I drain the oil?

Is it made of copper?
I havn't been everywhere - but it's on my list!

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Re: Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

11 Nov 2014 15:50 - 11 Nov 2014 15:52
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I use a M12 aluminum gasket from the auto parts store. They usually come in packages of 2 or 3.
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Re: Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

11 Nov 2014 16:00
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The genuine Kawasaki washer is aluminum. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

12 Nov 2014 01:56
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Thank you!

Do you guys know the size? Is the M12 a 12mm or is the standard 10?
I havn't been everywhere - but it's on my list!

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Re: Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

12 Nov 2014 05:20
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M12 = 12mm
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Oil drain plug KZ650 - size of washer/o-ring?

12 Nov 2014 06:27 - 12 Nov 2014 06:29
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The gasket ID is slightly larger than 12mm.

Partzilla is showing an oem price of 34 cents, so it might be cheaper to get a gasket at the Kaw dealer than the auto parts store. The Dorman pkg of 2 is about $2 at various places.
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