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24 Sep 2009 17:05 #323719 by kzrider4life
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Ok i bought some new intake boots so i figured i would take the old ones off of my current kz1000 while i wait for the new ones. Well the screws are stuck and i mean STUCK. Tried an impact screwdriver vise grips and not one came off. So a guy is gonna try to handle them at a dealership that works on these old kz's. Any tips for me to try again?
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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24 Sep 2009 17:13 #323722 by OneShoe50
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There are numerous things that could help, I've had good success with PB Blaster and an impact driver. Those screws can really take a set in the aluminum, I also replaced my screws with some stainless steel hex head, not like I'll ever remove them, but at least I can if I need to.
77 KZ1000A1 - Under going a psuedo ELR overhaul
79 KE175 (gone)
81 KZ550A2 (gone)
81 KZ750E (gone)

Sure it looks OK now, but wait until I really make it pretty, with some chrome and paint and some new tires and grips and the wiring. Don't forget the gearing, and the LED's and, and, and....

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24 Sep 2009 17:35 #323726 by kzrider4life
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Oh its getting allen head bolts without question.
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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24 Sep 2009 17:46 #323727 by anarki650
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Squirt them with PB Blaster and put your carbs back on so you can run the bike. Let it warm up, while it's running hit the screws with some PB again. Once the bike gets to running temp pull the carbs back off and use the impact driver on the screws. The aluminum that the screws are set in will heat up and expand just enough more than the screws so they should come free for you. Then replace them with allen heads as suggested.
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24 Sep 2009 17:51 #323728 by kzrider4life
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I cut the boot rubber down so i could get visegrips on the screws:( i might try a tourch in the part that the screws go in tomorrow.
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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24 Sep 2009 18:09 #323729 by 650ed
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Wet them with Kroil and apply it once or twice a day for 2 or 3 days. They will come right out. Ed
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24 Sep 2009 18:20 #323730 by kzrider4life
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Where can i buy kroil?
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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24 Sep 2009 18:23 #323732 by trianglelaguna
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heat up the motor a tad ...sounds good to me......hey at least you got screwed:woohoo:
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24 Sep 2009 18:31 #323733 by kzrider4life
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I'll get a propane tourch and some pb blaster and kroil and see what happens.
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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24 Sep 2009 18:37 #323737 by keith1
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kzrider4life wrote:

I cut the boot rubber down so i could get visegrips on the screws:( i might try a tourch in the part that the screws go in tomorrow.



cutting boots and vice grips as tight as i could set them worked for me.....good luck....

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24 Sep 2009 18:39 #323738 by keith1
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kzrider4life wrote:

I'll get a propane tourch and some pb blaster and kroil and see what happens.



if ya mix the two, make sure you have an ABC close by.....:ohmy:

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24 Sep 2009 19:18 #323748 by PLUMMEN
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apply anti seize to threads of any steel bolt before screwing into aluminum B)
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