KZ1100 valve adjustment question

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21 Feb 2017 00:37 #754730 by 76KZ900
KZ1100 valve adjustment question was created by 76KZ900
It's been a few years since I've done the valve adjustment on a KZ, but i seem to remember that one side either intake or exhaust was normally the side needing shims more than the other .. Of course I'll check them all but just wondering. Also who has shims best price now a days ?
Valve cover is out being chromed now and i wanted to get started on valves on my days off.
Thanks
78KZ400 (sold)
78KZ1000 (sold)
82KZ1100 (sold)
76KZ900 (sold) regret
03ZRX1200R (sold) regret
83KZ1100 LTD Shaft

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21 Feb 2017 05:24 #754733 by daveo
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www.z1enterprises.com/engine-parts/shims/29mm-shims.html

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1982 KZ1100-A2
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22 Feb 2017 03:51 #754808 by 76KZ900
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Thanks Dave
78KZ400 (sold)
78KZ1000 (sold)
82KZ1100 (sold)
76KZ900 (sold) regret
03ZRX1200R (sold) regret
83KZ1100 LTD Shaft

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22 Feb 2017 04:42 #754810 by zed1015
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As with all engines the exhaust valves have a harder life and are more prone to wear so you may find that those have tighter clearances.
When re-shimming try and get the figures towards the upper 0.15mm end of the scale if possible and never below the 0.10mm minimum.
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22 Feb 2017 09:44 - 22 Feb 2017 09:44 #754833 by Kitten Tooth
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I went to my local cycle shop for shims when i adjusted them on my 81' KZ1000. I think they darn near gave them away to me. Im sure there are cons to getting used shims but they worked for the job all the same.
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000-K LTD
1983 Suzuki GS300L-D
1982 Suzuki GS300L-Z sold:(
1976 KZ400D3
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22 Feb 2017 14:00 #754856 by Zen Shenron
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Not saying I have not used the K&L Shims Jeff at Z1 sells, but I prefer using oem shims.
Those K&L shims were having QC issues not to long ago if I remember correctly.
Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
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22 Feb 2017 15:43 #754873 by SWest
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I've had a couple come apart. OEM is best.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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22 Feb 2017 15:51 #754874 by daveo
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Zen Shenron wrote: Not saying I have not used the K&L Shims Jeff at Z1 sells, but I prefer using oem shims.
Those K&L shims were having QC issues not to long ago if I remember correctly.


Would that have been in the last year or so, and what was the main QC issue with them? I remember Z1E was having trouble getting shims in-stock a year or so ago...:blink:
1982 KZ1100-A2

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22 Feb 2017 15:52 #754875 by daveo
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swest wrote: I've had a couple come apart. OEM is best.
Steve



What!!!:ohmy:
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22 Feb 2017 15:56 #754877 by SWest
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The hard facing was coming apart. No maker marks on them so no telling where they came from.:unsure:
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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23 Feb 2017 09:20 #754977 by Zen Shenron
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If I remember it was 2 or 3 years back, some of the shims were not within production tolerances.
Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
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24 Feb 2017 22:29 #755153 by 76KZ900
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Got adjustment done. Had enough factory shims from previous bikes to get them. Two of my intakes were real tight.. One I could barely turn with my fingers so it was way too tight. Also heli coiled one valve cover bolt. Now as soon as valve cover gets back from chrome shop I'll be in business.
78KZ400 (sold)
78KZ1000 (sold)
82KZ1100 (sold)
76KZ900 (sold) regret
03ZRX1200R (sold) regret
83KZ1100 LTD Shaft

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