Oil Priming Before Initial Startup
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Re: Oil Priming Before Initial Startup
30 Dec 2024 06:55 - 30 Dec 2024 12:01Wookie was Absolutely Correct!! If i'd noted that the tensioner was backed out that far i would of been super concerned! You just got plum lucky, buy a poor mans tax ticket, aka Lotto Ticket stat.
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Compression numbers on COLD motor with 75 miles:
#1 180
#2 180
#3 190
#4 190
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30 Dec 2024 12:29 - 30 Dec 2024 13:17
I will reinstall those two bolts with Loc-tite (blue?) before the motor runs again. Thought about that, and I appreciate the reminder...
When (re)using Kawasaki factory cylinder studs 29 ft. lbs. is the specified torque, but with APE (Heavy Duty) studs 42 ft. lbs. is acceptable and recommended for this KZ engine model per the APE website:
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When (re)using Kawasaki factory cylinder studs 29 ft. lbs. is the specified torque, but with APE (Heavy Duty) studs 42 ft. lbs. is acceptable and recommended for this KZ engine model per the APE website:
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Re: Oil Priming Before Initial Startup
30 Dec 2024 12:37 - 30 Dec 2024 12:38
Seems a bit "low"
but seriously those are some solid compression numbers 
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Re: Oil Priming Before Initial Startup
30 Dec 2024 12:55 - 30 Dec 2024 13:45
"Low" numbers for a newborn stone-cold motor that hasn't pooped a diaper yet?
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Should the oil (not filter) be changed before parking the bike for the Winter?
75 miles on the oil shown since the engine was initially started.
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Should the oil (not filter) be changed before parking the bike for the Winter?
75 miles on the oil shown since the engine was initially started.
1982 KZ1100-A2
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Re: Oil Priming Before Initial Startup
30 Dec 2024 13:53
Wouldn't hurt to change it on a fresh build now that it's had a good run. If that compression gets much higher you will have to swop out the E85 for diesel
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Re: Oil Priming Before Initial Startup
30 Dec 2024 14:29 - 30 Dec 2024 22:32
Run E10 Regular with no issue, and the spark plugs look very good.
The oil I have been using for years is Shell Rotella T4 15W40
Pic without flash
The color is likely affected by old oil being washed out of the welded crankshaft that sat for thirty-five years.
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Changed oil, and these particles drained out with the filter:
Oil lost was just under a quart:
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The oil I have been using for years is Shell Rotella T4 15W40
Pic without flash
The color is likely affected by old oil being washed out of the welded crankshaft that sat for thirty-five years.
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Changed oil, and these particles drained out with the filter:
Oil lost was just under a quart:
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1982 KZ1100-A2
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