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Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
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09 Dec 2015 10:04 - 09 Dec 2015 10:04 #702531
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1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016
1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016
Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws? was created by rrsmsw9999
The PO or some dumass took a Phillips to these delicate brass JIS drain plug screws. Does anyone know where to find em? I searched the archive and checked all things ebay, but none available apparently.
Any help appreciated.
R
Any help appreciated.
R
1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016
1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016
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09 Dec 2015 10:30 #702536
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
Here's the only place I see that has at least one of them (they don't say how many they have). These folks are in New Zealand. I bought a couple scarce parts from them several years ago and was pleased with what I received. I would think shipping charges would be pretty cheap since the item is so small. Ed
www.plenternz.com/product_info.php?manuf...ek3u3dnvsd48g461vb56
www.plenternz.com/product_info.php?manuf...ek3u3dnvsd48g461vb56
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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09 Dec 2015 10:43 #702539
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1980 KZ 1000E2
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1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016
Replied by rrsmsw9999 on topic Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
Well if anyone has em sitting dead on a carb bank, I'd love to get my hands on some. I guess salvage inquiry is next. BTW, the 650 I sold was much better off than this 550. 3 years older and 23000 more miles. Shoulda kept it. Boy sitting for 10 years sure can damage a KZ.
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09 Dec 2015 18:36 #702592
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1981 KZ550C LTD
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Replied by nickleo373 on topic Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
I was able to order the drain screws for my 550 through the local Kawasaki dealership. The part says it's unavailable online but the dealer can still get them
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09 Dec 2015 18:44 #702595
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1980 KZ 1000E2
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Replied by rrsmsw9999 on topic Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
I'll give it a try. R
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10 Dec 2015 03:07 - 10 Dec 2015 03:07 #702599
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Don't fix it until it's broken.
John
83 KZ550M1
83 KZ1100LTD
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2010 Harley Ultra Classic Limited, 2008 Harley low rider 71 CB350/sidecar
Replied by jdvorchak on topic Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
If they are like my 83 LTD just having the head end buggered up is not a show stopper. If you can get them out just use a hack saw blade to make a new groove in the head and use a flat blade screwdriver. There is an O-ring on the sealing end that is pretty common, Ace hardware in their metric O-ring assortment, is a good source. With a clean seat and new O-ring they will seal up fine with very little torque on the head.
Don't fix it until it's broken.
John
83 KZ550M1
83 KZ1100LTD
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2010 Harley Ultra Classic Limited, 2008 Harley low rider 71 CB350/sidecar
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10 Dec 2015 03:12 #702600
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Don't fix it until it's broken.
John
83 KZ550M1
83 KZ1100LTD
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2010 Harley Ultra Classic Limited, 2008 Harley low rider 71 CB350/sidecar
Replied by jdvorchak on topic Anyone have a source for 550 carb drain screws?
As for performance. Once I got the carbs right and new plugs my 550 is a beast! It will easily keep up with 650 and 750's. Even my kids, who ride sport bikes, were impressed.rrsmsw9999 wrote: Well if anyone has em sitting dead on a carb bank, I'd love to get my hands on some. I guess salvage inquiry is next. BTW, the 650 I sold was much better off than this 550. 3 years older and 23000 more miles. Shoulda kept it. Boy sitting for 10 years sure can damage a KZ.
R
Don't fix it until it's broken.
John
83 KZ550M1
83 KZ1100LTD
Also own:
2010 Harley Ultra Classic Limited, 2008 Harley low rider 71 CB350/sidecar
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