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24 Sep 2009 19:52 #323761
by kzrider4life
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.
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Wish the guy would have do that....I wont sleep tonight because of those 8 damn bolts.........
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.
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- whats the big deal about harley, i prefer 4 cyls!!
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24 Sep 2009 20:23 #323765
by jswag5
82 kz1000p
83 yammie xj750mk bobber
78 honda cx500 standard cafe
RECENT 81 honda goldwing(barn fresh with 15000 on the clock)
if you cant fix it with a hammer and duct tape, get a bigger hammer and more duct tape!!
Replied by jswag5 on topic HELP or i think im screwed....
i had the same problem, i know you do not want to hit it with a hammer to try to loosen them, you will crack the intakes all to hell.
btw anyone here can fix a cracked head, not the cylinder part, just the intake?
btw anyone here can fix a cracked head, not the cylinder part, just the intake?
82 kz1000p
83 yammie xj750mk bobber
78 honda cx500 standard cafe
RECENT 81 honda goldwing(barn fresh with 15000 on the clock)
if you cant fix it with a hammer and duct tape, get a bigger hammer and more duct tape!!
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24 Sep 2009 20:36 #323772
by RonKZ650
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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The bolts are corroded into the head. Don't force them or they will snap right off in the head. Be patient with penetrating oil by all means. I was probably one of the first dummies that broke one of these off and it was way back in 1979. One year old intakes were already crap thanks to using pod filters with no support for the carbs and the bolts were frozen in the head like they had been out in the weather for 30 yrs. Be careful.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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25 Sep 2009 14:02 #323885
by kzrider4life
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.
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I bought some pb blaster and soaked them, i was going to try to heat them up but figured i would wait till tomorrow and try so the pb can do its job. I bought a little mini butane torch to get in where i need to,i hope they come undone. I plan on using straight jawed vise grips.
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25 Sep 2009 14:48 #323889
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1978 kz650b (810, 750 head)
1976 kz900
1977 xs650
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Kroil is amazing (NAPA) and DO use the impact screw driver in the morning......worked for me.
good luck
good luck
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25 Sep 2009 18:20 #323932
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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25 Sep 2009 19:02 #323943
by kzrider4life
Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.
Replied by kzrider4life on topic HELP or i think im screwed....
I put pb blaster on them like 10 times, the mini butane torch i bought wouldn't burn the fuzz of a peach so tomorrow i will get some kroil and soak em till Sunday and hit em with the regular propane torch.
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25 Sep 2009 19:17 #323946
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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When I removed my carb holder screws in 2005 they had been untouched since 1977 when the bike was built. I soaked them for 2 days and they came out - no heat or anything like that. I just made sure the screwdriver fit the screws well. Just be patient and don't use too much force or you may break them off in the head. If they are still stuck after 2 days soak them for a couple more days and try again. I don't know if Kroil or PB Blaster will burn and make the screws stick worse. Ed
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