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05 Jul 2013 02:52 #595114
by nickleo373
1981 KZ550C LTD
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Hey everyone
I cleaned the carbs on my 81 kz550 today and noticed the float bowl gaskets are hard and becoming brittle, however they aren't broken yet. I know I should replace them soon but could an old gasket that hasn't broken yet cause any performance issues?
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Nick
I cleaned the carbs on my 81 kz550 today and noticed the float bowl gaskets are hard and becoming brittle, however they aren't broken yet. I know I should replace them soon but could an old gasket that hasn't broken yet cause any performance issues?
Thanks
Nick
1981 KZ550C LTD
"If you ain't first, you're last"
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05 Jul 2013 05:29 #595117
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I re-use them on my 550 until they break and then buy the 11009-1161 Kawasaki gaskets.
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05 Jul 2013 09:37 #595123
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I'm not sure I ever replaced the bowl gaskets on any of my bikes. I use antiseize on one side of the gaskets and they've been coming off like new ever since.
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05 Jul 2013 15:37 #595166
by nickleo373
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Thanks guys. I'll probably replace them soon anyways. Just realized I posted this in the engine section :pinch:
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