Gasket kit for 1978 KZ 1000 engine

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08 Oct 2018 16:12 #792048 by Sayonara
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Hello I will be needing a top end gasket kit for and engine i will be doing and I wonder which is the best kit you guys can recommend, especially as sometimes not OEM Valve seals can be an issue if are not the good quality ones. or should I buy the gasket set and separate high quality valve seals, and if so which ones, Sorry but I have been out the game since the age that OEM part were easy to purchase.
Thanks for your time it means a lot

I grew up riding and fixing all sort of small bike until I inherited A 1977 GS 750 when I was 16, that changed my life completely I love metric bike and I own a few fully working and have some projects.

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08 Oct 2018 18:38 #792054 by Nessism
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There is a member here that sells viton valve stem seals. Other than those the OEM gaskets and seals are superior to aftermarket in my experience.

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09 Oct 2018 05:14 #792065 by Sayonara
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Thanks.
Do you happen to know where to find the OEM if it can be sourced this days, Been out the game for a while.

I grew up riding and fixing all sort of small bike until I inherited A 1977 GS 750 when I was 16, that changed my life completely I love metric bike and I own a few fully working and have some projects.

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09 Oct 2018 05:31 #792066 by hardrockminer
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Any Kawasaki dealer can access OEM parts. Or you can order from Partzilla.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motorcycle/1978

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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09 Oct 2018 06:46 - 09 Oct 2018 15:35 #792072 by Nessism
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Once you get the part numbers from Partzilla or similar, you might want to plug them in at ebay to see if you can find a discount. Sometimes you get lucky...

Edit: found the guy with the viton seals... kzrider.com/kunena/profile/18962-dfigpz
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09 Oct 2018 18:19 #792096 by Sayonara
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Thanks I actually found them in partzilla, I guess standard price but in eBay people is asking crazy money. Thanks you guys are been great help.

I grew up riding and fixing all sort of small bike until I inherited A 1977 GS 750 when I was 16, that changed my life completely I love metric bike and I own a few fully working and have some projects.

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09 Oct 2018 21:02 #792105 by Big Jay
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We have Viton seals

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