Engine mount bushings install question

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20 Jul 2009 17:47 #308314 by barney
Engine mount bushings install question was created by barney
So I've ordered a complete set of rubber engine bushings(engine mounts) for an 81 GPZ1100 from the local Kawi dealer.
My question is: Can the mount bushings be changed out without removing the motor from the frame? It looks like I could if I removed the exhaust system, the gastank ,ignition coils/coil brackets and maybe the valve cover. Any input is appreciated.

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23 Jul 2009 16:10 #308880 by barney
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Anybody???

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25 Jul 2009 09:36 #309251 by barney
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81-83 1000j is the same. Anybody want to chime in ?

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25 Jul 2009 11:49 #309262 by 79MKII
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I've never owned anything with rubber mounts - sorry. The older style mounts can be changed without engine removal, not sure about yours. Didn't realize they had rubber mounts to be honest. Hopefully someone will chime in...
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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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26 Jul 2009 08:13 #309380 by PLUMMEN
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ive never changed the mounts on a j series bike before,are the bushings in the motor? ;)
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26 Jul 2009 08:19 #309381 by kano
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here is what they look like.
going to replace my mounts while
my motor is out too.
400
kz1000j3, kz1000j1, kz700a1(wifes)& bighorn 350 f9.
www.kz1000r.com
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28 Jul 2009 14:37 #309898 by barney
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Plummen to answer your question. Yes the J bikes have 4 cylindrical rubber vibration dampers which are pressed into the motor and 4 rubber disc dampers which reduce side vibration( see Kanos pic)

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28 Jul 2009 16:38 #309929 by PLUMMEN
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iwonder if a guy could make some sort of press for installing/removing the bushings using a long piece of all-thread and a combination of nuts and flat washers B)
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30 Jul 2009 14:37 #310404 by kano
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i just pushed mine in with my little stumpy fingers!
didn't need any lube so shouldn't be too hard.
kz1000j3, kz1000j1, kz700a1(wifes)& bighorn 350 f9.
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30 Jul 2009 15:17 #310411 by PLUMMEN
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show off! :laugh:
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30 Jul 2009 15:19 #310412 by kano
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:cheer:
kz1000j3, kz1000j1, kz700a1(wifes)& bighorn 350 f9.
www.kz1000r.com

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30 Jul 2009 15:56 #310416 by barney
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I guess I didnt explain properly. I know installing them isnt rocket science. I just wanted to know if anyone has been able to do the install with the motor in the frame. I was thinking if i removed the tank, coils and coil brackets and maybe valve cover and tilted the motor I could get at them. Dont really want to do all this if it wont work. Any of you ever done something like this?

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