Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement KZ1000J

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Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement KZ1000J

07 Jun 2015 16:10 - 09 Jun 2015 19:10
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I need to remove the top end to replace the gaskets. I'm going to send the head out as well.

Is there enough room to remove the head without removing the engine from the frame?
Last edit: 09 Jun 2015 19:10 by coolio2015. Reason: adding bike model and year

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Re: Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement

07 Jun 2015 17:38
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You don't say which bike you have... But on my 900/1000 there was plenty of room
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Re: Re:Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement

07 Jun 2015 17:55
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I just did the same for my 1980 kz1000 and I had plenty of room. I am pretty sure that is he case for most of these early KZ's.
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Re: Re:Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement

07 Jun 2015 18:22
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You need a manual
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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Re: Re:Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement

07 Jun 2015 18:42
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PLEASE add your bike's year and model to your signature line. That way folks can provide specific information. Ed
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Re: Re:Top End Head Removal & gasket replacement

07 Jun 2015 18:46
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If it's the KZ 1000j on your other posts, the answer is yes.
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