Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A

Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 17 Jan 2023 11:50 #878917

andersonplay Topic Author Offline User Posts: 7 Thank you received: 0	Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A Attachments:
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 19 Jan 2023 13:10 #879012

daveo Offline Premium Member Posts: 2766 Thank you received: 632	What is the situation with the one you have? Keep an eye on ebay. Decent J-heads get listed once in awhile, and you can always message sellers regarding potential availability. 1982 KZ1100-A2
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 20 Jan 2023 12:28 #879068

andersonplay Topic Author Offline User Posts: 7 Thank you received: 0	It has a crack in it
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 20 Jan 2023 15:24 #879074

Wookie58 Away Moderator Posts: 3190 Thank you received: 1786	andersonplay wrote: It has a crack in it Cracks are often repairable by "the right shop" look for recommendations from the vintage car world where replacements aren't available 1982 KZ1000 Ltd www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192 kzrider.com/forum/forum-index/faq-wiki/6...-fault-finding-guide
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 20 Jan 2023 15:31 #879076

TexasKZ Offline Platinum Member Posts: 7216 Thank you received: 2067	Tiny cracks radiating from the spark plug hole are common and usually not a problem. If it is a serious crack it can be fixed. 1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor 1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection 2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 20 Jan 2023 16:51 #879081

SWest Offline Sustaining Member 10 22 2014 Posts: 22431 Thank you received: 2621	Pic of the crack? Z1b1000 1975 Z1b 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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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 23 Jan 2023 10:38 #879203

andersonplay Topic Author Offline User Posts: 7 Thank you received: 0	will take to head shop and see if they can repair
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 23 Jan 2023 10:52 #879204

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andersonplay wrote:
will take to head shop and see if they can repair

If it's a crack between the plug hole and valve seat this is very common on most heads and usually not an issue.
The fissure is usually just on the surface and needs no repair.
A pic of what you have will help confirm this..

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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 26 Jan 2023 15:01 #879324

andersonplay Topic Author Offline User Posts: 7 Thank you received: 0	the crack is in the hole where the value seats
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Need cylinder head for 1982 KZ 1100A 26 Jan 2023 15:04 #879325

zed1015 Offline User Posts: 2903 Thank you received: 1467	Most likely not a problem as already stated but again ! a pic will help confirm what you have. AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/611992-air-corrector-jets- The following user(s) said Thank You: SWest
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