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05 Apr 2017 17:40 #758579 by dberg
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I put new carburetor intake manifolds on my 1979 ltd 1000. Question is, what should they be torqued at.
Thanks!!

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05 Apr 2017 19:19 #758585 by FrankenKZ650
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Put some medium strength thread locker on the bolts and make them snug. No need to go crazy tight.
1977 KZ650 (1982 KZ750-4 Engine)
Vance & Hines 4:1
K&N Pods

1977 KZ1000
Kerker 4:1
K&N Pods
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06 Apr 2017 07:14 #758616 by daveo
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dberg wrote: I put new carburetor intake manifolds on my 1979 ltd 1000. Question is, what should they be torqued at.
Thanks!!


New manifolds conform to the shape of the intake flange of the cylinder head over time. As that happens the bolts need to be checked and tightened to compensate for the compression of the rubber.
Mine needed tightening after about a week, and will get checked again as the rides become more-frequent. :cheer:
1982 KZ1100-A2
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06 Apr 2017 07:15 #758617 by KZB2 650
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I use allens on mine so was able to set at 60 inch lbs... felt good and snug and not too tight.. second the blue loctite.
1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.
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06 Apr 2017 17:18 #758663 by TexasKZ
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Tighten until they strip, then back off 1/4 turn :pinch:
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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