Valve stem seals

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31 Aug 2016 08:19 #740647 by ThatGPzGuy
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Hey Gang, going to replace the valve stem seals on the KZP. Big difference in prices. Z1 has three different ones listed for between $1.88 and $12.94. That's quite a spread. What is the difference and is there a better choice?
I PM'd DFI for his viton seals but have not heard back
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Jim


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31 Aug 2016 08:39 #740648 by Mcdroid
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Yes, the most expensive are genuine Kawasaki OEM seals...the mid-priced are viton, while the least expensive are aftermarket standard composition seals. In this day and age with ethanol-laden fuels, I'd be inclined to lean towards the viton seals. I have purchased both the viton (from DFI) and the aftermarket standard seals from Z1E...have had no issues with either choice.
Michael
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31 Aug 2016 10:29 - 31 Aug 2016 10:29 #740659 by SWest
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I'd go viton. Got them on eBay. Standard seals suck. Old Tech.
Steve
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02 Sep 2016 09:31 #740913 by ThatGPzGuy
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I'd like to go with DFI's (I try to support our members) but have not heard back. Anyone heard from him?
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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