Camshaft End Plug Question
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Camshaft End Plug Question
15 Jun 2019 10:29 - 15 Jun 2019 10:30
Looking on the Internet for parts I may need for my 1977 KZ-1000 and I came across some reproduction camshaft end plugs. They are listed as having "double lips" to help hold them in place during assembly. Do the OEM end plugs only have a single lip and is there anything to these end plugs with double lips or is it just hype? Thanks..
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
15 Jun 2019 11:31
The OEM ones only have the single lip on the outside.
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
16 Jun 2019 05:35
I switched over to double lipped ones after I had a stock one pop out on the road leaving me stranded, I'll never go back.
Both brands listed above are good choices
Both brands listed above are good choices
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
16 Jun 2019 07:43 - 16 Jun 2019 07:44
More choices.
Steve
www.diablocycle.com/Kawasaki-Z1-KZ900-an...lugs-SC620-6990.html
z1parts.net/cam-end-plugs-z1-kz-4-pack/
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www.diablocycle.com/Kawasaki-Z1-KZ900-an...lugs-SC620-6990.html
z1parts.net/cam-end-plugs-z1-kz-4-pack/
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
16 Jun 2019 16:45
Thanks for the suggestions guys....
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
16 Jun 2019 16:54
An old mod trick is to put the OEM plugs inside out to prevent the Pop out effect.
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
16 Jun 2019 17:20Scirocco wrote: An old mod trick is to put the OEM plugs inside out to prevent the Pop out effect.
Yep!!!!! Been putting mine in backwards since back in the 70's!!!!
NEVER had one blow out, or leak this way.
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1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
16 Jun 2019 18:21
I thought of that but never did it. Doesn't look bad Doc. Cheaper too. 
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: Camshaft End Plug Question
17 Jun 2019 08:20
Interesting, thanks for the idea!
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