kz1100 oil pressure & lines
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kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 12:09
Hey guys I'm rebuilding my Kz1100 motor and wanted to upgrade the hoses on my current OEM oil cooler. the old lines were dangerously close to the headers and starting to melt a little bit so I figured I'd upgrade to stainless steel. the new lines are the same 3/8 internal diameter however the hose wall diameter is about half the stock diameter. the stainless steel lines say they are non reinforced but rated for street use of up to 200 - 250 psi. I checked my manual and online and cannot find my bikes oil pressure rating. Does anyone know what the stock oil pressure would be so i can compare?
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 12:32 - 20 Feb 2016 12:33
If it's anything like my KZ1000, a 30psi-40psi hose would be over kill
I've never heard of one running over 15psi cold and revving and normally less then 5psi.
I've never heard of one running over 15psi cold and revving and normally less then 5psi.
Bruce
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2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 13:40
Agree with mission kz.
Motors are low pressure , high volume , running about 3 psi warmed up 15 psi cold.
Make sure lines are rated for high heat
Dave
Motors are low pressure , high volume , running about 3 psi warmed up 15 psi cold.
Make sure lines are rated for high heat
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 14:51
After reworking my oil pump I'm getting a lot more than I did stock.
Steve
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 16:17
if you had that much presure it a bad Oil pressure relief valve.
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 16:27
N/C
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 16:31
stock pumps high volume VERY low presure.!!!!
original owner of a 1984 gpz 750
1985 turbo 750 stock, being restored.
1984 gpz 750 with 810 cc wiesco's megacycle cams(471-10) 34 mm flatslides v&h pipe ported head dyna ignition. bottom end, crank case from turbo 750 and sprockets.
1985 turbo 750 stock, being restored.
1984 gpz 750 with 810 cc wiesco's megacycle cams(471-10) 34 mm flatslides v&h pipe ported head dyna ignition. bottom end, crank case from turbo 750 and sprockets.
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 16:34
Yup.
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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: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 16:45
replace your Oil pressure relief valve. that should fix your problem.
original owner of a 1984 gpz 750
1985 turbo 750 stock, being restored.
1984 gpz 750 with 810 cc wiesco's megacycle cams(471-10) 34 mm flatslides v&h pipe ported head dyna ignition. bottom end, crank case from turbo 750 and sprockets.
1985 turbo 750 stock, being restored.
1984 gpz 750 with 810 cc wiesco's megacycle cams(471-10) 34 mm flatslides v&h pipe ported head dyna ignition. bottom end, crank case from turbo 750 and sprockets.
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 16:46
This isn't my thread and I don't have a problem.
Steve
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
20 Feb 2016 17:02
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: kz1100 oil pressure & lines
23 Feb 2016 18:50 - 23 Feb 2016 18:54
Isn't there something in the factory service manual about max psi and the pressure relief valve? Or is that just to bypass the oil filter if clogged?
I've also never seen an oil pressure gauge on Z1, 900 or kZ1000 do that Steve.
I wonder if your gauge has a ballistics problem and the pressure really never exceeds some lower psi number?
I've also never seen an oil pressure gauge on Z1, 900 or kZ1000 do that Steve.
I wonder if your gauge has a ballistics problem and the pressure really never exceeds some lower psi number?
Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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Last edit: 23 Feb 2016 18:54 by missionkz.
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