KZ1100 valve adjustment question
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Re: KZ1100 valve adjustment question
25 Feb 2017 07:50 - 25 Feb 2017 08:2576KZ900 wrote: 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.
What did you end up with for gap measurements?
My last time under-cover :
1982 KZ1100-A2/1170 sleeper 😀
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Re: KZ1100 valve adjustment question
25 Feb 2017 12:46swest wrote: The hard facing was coming apart. No maker marks on them so no telling where they came from.
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I would think that motor didnt run very long
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Re: KZ1100 valve adjustment question
25 Feb 2017 13:58
I found it when I adjusted the valves.
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: KZ1100 valve adjustment question
25 Feb 2017 14:28
.102 for all but two that were .076
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