Laid bike down - Pick-up coil and cover destroyed

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22 May 2012 15:05 #524049 by dprince10
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I'm new here, but I came across this thread from awhile ago and thought you guys were the guys to talk to. Unfortunately, I was unable to see the pictures that retrorider posted, so I could not tell if he had more or less damage than I do.

Last weekend, I laid my 1984 KZ700 down as I was entering onto the freeway. For whatever reason, there were gallons of oil (which I thought was just water until I hit it) spilled on the on-ramp and freeway. Most of the damage was done to the points cover and pick-up coil, as the bike went down on the right side.

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Background info: I have owned this bike for 6 years, and I really enjoy riding it. It has nearly 50k miles, but has ran well and is in decent shape. I am in school and getting married soon, and I don't have a lot of money to pour into the bike, but I am also would really like to still have a bike to ride. It would be great if I could keep this bike running until I have a little more money (hopefully in a few years) to look for a new bike.

My questions: Is the bike worth repairing? Can I do it myself? Is it smarter to put in a different engine? Is it smarter to buy a different bike?

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22 May 2012 15:29 #524053 by Mullineaux
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22 May 2012 15:51 #524056 by steell
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KZ750 four parts will work on your bike, but not KZ 750 twin parts.

The twins are:
1976-1979 KZ750B
1980 KZ750G
1982 KZ750M
1983 (and 84 in Canada) KZ750K

Avoid all those and the 83-85 GPz750 when looking for parts.
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23 May 2012 10:10 - 23 Feb 2013 16:11 #524238 by martin_csr
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23 May 2012 12:27 #524245 by dprince10
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Thanks for all of the help!

Is it critical that, when I replace that cover, I get a good seal? I noticed that there is supposed to be a gasket there, but because of the damage done from sliding on its side, a lot of that metal is not only 'burred' but also ground down. Is the purpose of that gasket just to keep water from getting into that compartment?

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23 May 2012 12:37 #524247 by ldizzle
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There should actually be an open hole on the bottom of that cover as the oil pressure valve is in there...and if it ever blows it has a place to escape.

How are the other seals? My 82 ltd rolled off the stand onto the left side of the bike and I swear i had to replace every loving gasket/oring on the bike after that.

Glad you're alright! Congrats on the marriage! As a newly wed with a couple of motorcycles, I hope you're able to keep yours too =)

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