broken oil filter cover

Gregl
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broken oil filter cover

27 Apr 2016 12:15

so i went to replace my oil on my 1981 kz 440 ltd and putting my new filter in a broke my oil filter cover in half. is my bike okay sitting there with its "pants off" until i get a new one in the mail? i dont think it would be an issue but better safe than sorry.

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27 Apr 2016 12:30 - 27 Apr 2016 12:43

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I would probably duct tape the old one in place just to keep the opening covered until you get a replacement.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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28 Apr 2016 08:48

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If you plan on working on your bike & doing any maintenance procedures, you have to get a FSM, a ft. # & an inch # torque wrenches, & follow the torque specs in the manual for any bolts you tighten, or you're going to start stripping threads or breaking bolts on your bike
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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