1981 GPZ550 Head
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1981 GPZ550 Head
27 Jan 2025 09:13
I broke a bolt in my cam cap.... I know I know. The machine shop says that they can't fix it. Does anyone have a head (in the US) that they would be willing to part with? Feel free to text direct Aaron at 760 953-6684
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Re: 1981 GPZ550 Head
27 Jan 2025 17:29
Please post a picture of the carnage. It may not be unfixable.
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Re: 1981 GPZ550 Head
27 Jan 2025 23:58
I agree with Texas, you may be surprised at what is repairable
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Re: 1981 GPZ550 Head
28 Jan 2025 04:25
Oddly enough, the head has already been replaced. Quick work, thanks guys. I actually broke the bolt and then broke an EZ out, trying to remove it. Shop say the bearing surface is shot. It would require re-welding and line boring on the cam bearing. No worries.
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Re: 1981 GPZ550 Head
28 Jan 2025 10:30For future reference, broken studs, drills and taps etc can be removed by a process called "EDM" (spark erosion) for around $40 per hole by a specialistOddly enough, the head has already been replaced. Quick work, thanks guys. I actually broke the bolt and then broke an EZ out, trying to remove it. Shop say the bearing surface is shot. It would require re-welding and line boring on the cam bearing. No worries.
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kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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