RE-Torquing the head nuts on a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2

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RE-Torquing the head nuts on a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2

11 Jan 2025 19:01
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I have a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2. I got a new head gasket but I'm not sure of the torque specs for the head nuts and I'm also not sure of the correct pattern to torque the nuts. I've looked for a service manual online and I've only found a paper version on eBay (I think its for that bike but not super sure) I'll buy it as a last resort but I'm just wondering if anyone here has any information before i buy it.
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Re: RE-Torquing the head nuts on a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2

11 Jan 2025 19:06
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: RE-Torquing the head nuts on a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2

11 Jan 2025 21:58
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I have not checked that one but looking at it it’s for an 84 I’m not so sure how different they are and I didn’t see anything talking about torque spec
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Re: RE-Torquing the head nuts on a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2

12 Jan 2025 04:59
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There is a service manual hosted here.  Check the Filebase.
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Re: RE-Torquing the head nuts on a 1983 GPz550/KZ550-H2

12 Jan 2025 06:18 - 12 Jan 2025 06:20
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My apologies, wrong link.

See the table on page xi for torque specs and chapter four (pp. 82-84) for sequence.

www.kzrider.com/filebase-alias?task=down...&id=386&catid=14&m=0
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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