Kawasaki 1979 KZ400 H-1 valve lash

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Kawasaki 1979 KZ400 H-1 valve lash

04 Apr 2026 10:39
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I've a library of manuals but nothing that pertains to this bird. Does anyone know the recommended valve clearance? She's a pile ha.      

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Re: Kawasaki 1979 KZ400 H-1 valve lash

04 Apr 2026 11:11
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Clay, I found a couple of pdf manuals that may offer some help.

kz400.com/WorkshopManFrameset-5.html

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Re: Kawasaki 1979 KZ400 H-1 valve lash

04 Apr 2026 13:35
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Here is a PDF check out page 14 - 15 
1977 KZ650 B1
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Re: Kawasaki 1979 KZ400 H-1 valve lash

04 Apr 2026 14:10
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Awesome fellas, THANKs for the info!! I wasn't even thinking about the camchain tensioner checking but will do that too. Your info is tremendously helpful! I've just never worked on these little tiny machine offerings, thus the lack of info i have. KUDOS!  
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Re: Kawasaki 1979 KZ400 H-1 valve lash

04 Apr 2026 14:33
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I had to bend my feeler gauge to make it go in smoothly if you dont have pre-bent feeler gauges.
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1983 KZ440D5 LTD
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