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28 Jun 2021 13:54 #850849 by Hawghunter
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The cap is stuck and I dont want to overdo the pressure to remove it. Been putting blaster on it and letting it sit all night.  No luck. 
any suggestions. 
1981 KZ550-A2

touring Red Rocks of Arizona on my KZ Red Rocket

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28 Jun 2021 14:20 #850851 by krazee1
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LIGHT tapping, a little heat, and maybe a little Prayer?

Good Luck!   Mike
Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)

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30 Jun 2021 06:21 #850947 by TexasKZ
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For heat, use an electric heat gun, or if you are desperate and she is not at home, a hair dryer.

Do not use anything with a flame that close to carburetors full of gasoline.
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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30 Jun 2021 08:57 #850958 by Pagala
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You'll get it off.

Just beware when putting it back on.

Those things really don't like being overtightened - they shear along the threads. If that happens you'll need a replacement CCT body.
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1981 Kawasaki Z440 (KZ440C1)

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30 Jun 2021 17:49 #850986 by Hawghunter
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Thank you

no prayers needed. In anger or otherwise.  Used heat, by riding. Then tapping. Put end of wrench against it and tapped with rubber mallet. A socket by hand removed it.  I was surprised that there is no washer.
i reinstalled with very little tightening.  

thank you.  
1981 KZ550-A2

touring Red Rocks of Arizona on my KZ Red Rocket

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30 Jun 2021 18:16 #850987 by Nessism
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There is supposed to be a soft aluminum washer between the cap and the tensioner body.
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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30 Jun 2021 18:30 #850988 by Hawghunter
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Oh great.  I better get a closer look.  
1981 KZ550-A2

touring Red Rocks of Arizona on my KZ Red Rocket

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03 Jul 2021 17:00 #851212 by TexasKZ
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Number 7 in the diagram. Looks like it is still available, though a bit pricy. I’d be tempted to check the nearest hardware store.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...ensioner-80-81-a1-a2
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