Please help 1978 Kawasaki kz650D sr

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Please help 1978 Kawasaki kz650D sr

21 Jun 2016 09:08
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I lost my book and need to do some matience I need to change oil but I don't know my torgue ft pounds for my oil filter bolt and drain plug and also for my spark plugs any help is appreciated thank you riders

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Re: Please help 1978 Kawasaki kz650D sr

21 Jun 2016 09:30
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From my factory 78 KZ650 B manual.
Oil filter bolt..... 13 to 16 foot lbs.
Drain plug......... 19.5 to 24 foot lbs.
Spark plugs ..... 18.5 to 22 foot lbs......... I till just lately always went by hand and have found out (by double checking with the wrench) that I went a good 15-20% less than the min on all 3 and they seemed plenty tight...... personally I will probably still go a little less on them but am not recommending this to others...... just sayin.
1978 KZ650 b-2
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1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
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29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.
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Re: Please help 1978 Kawasaki kz650D sr

21 Jun 2016 09:38
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I go by hand. On 30-40 year old bikes, the specs can no longer apply. Just remember, righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. Use a 6 point socket that fits tight and if it won't come off, find out why.
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Re: Please help 1978 Kawasaki kz650D sr

21 Jun 2016 11:10
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I agree with Steve,just do it by hand. Both the plugs and the drain bolt have sealing washers on them,so as long as you tighten them down,enough to crush the washers a bit, you should be Ok.
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Re: Please help 1978 Kawasaki kz650D sr

21 Jun 2016 11:24
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Spark plug threads are easy to cross thread. Be careful. If they won't go in easy, back them out and start again until they do.
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