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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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Lets start there.
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That's almost always the valves. Make sure the clearances are right. If it's still low, you need to pull the head.ok... so I checked my compression and I think THIS is where the root of my problem lies. Each of the 4 cylinders has between 50-60 psi. Not NEARLY enough.
Could this be due to the engine valves? Will I just need to look into a top-end rebuild?
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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That is unusual, I wonder if your head gasket could be hosed?I picked up a simple compression tester and tested each cylinder. I was puzzled when each cylinder read basically the same, low pressure...
You might want to torque the head to see if the bolts are loose.
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I checked valve clearances and here's what I got by cylinder:
#1. INTAKE- .102mm
Exhaust - .102mm
#2. IN - .102mm
EX - .102mm
#3. IN - .051mm
EX - .102mm
#4. IN - .076mm
EX - .102mm
so these are all within the specs I have seen for my model/year. What now? Head gasket? Piston rings?
If not THESE, then what after that?
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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But...make sure you use a torque-wrench to do this,so you know for sure where they were at before tightening them.
Also...get this post moved to where it belongs...just noticed that it's in the "CARB" section.
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