Zerk Fittings

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Zerk Fittings

28 Dec 2011 13:32 - 28 Dec 2011 14:27
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Are the zerk fittings standard size on my bike? I have tried my grease gun on the ones on my bike with no luck. By standard size I mean the same as I use on my tractor and bush hog ect. Also Anyone know how many grease zerks I have? I found one on the swingarm. Am I missing any?

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78 KZ1000, Middle TN
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Re: Zerk Fittings

28 Dec 2011 16:03
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Yes, They are standard. You should only have the one on the swingarm. Most people never greased the swing arm. Thats why they were always worn out.
Plus the tip ball of the zerk fitting froze up. Not letting the grease in from the gun. I have screwed standard 1/8" npt plugs in swingarms before to plug them. Screw a new one in. It would go in like a self tapping screw and grease away.

Over the years, I always wanted to put a zerk into the steering neck on these bikes and pump about a pint of grease into the neck bearings.
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Re: Zerk Fittings

29 Dec 2011 00:58
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Thanks, I appreciate the info!

Chris
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