Metal fatigue
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Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 07:05
When I removed my rear wheel today, I discovered some metal fatigue on the back side of the rear gear, please see attached photos.
I don`t think these is any problem? but I wanted to check with you all.
The metal fatigue is not whole way around, but maybe 1/2 - 2/3 of total.
I have not found cracks going through.
Is it safe to use the part further?
I don`t think these is any problem? but I wanted to check with you all.
The metal fatigue is not whole way around, but maybe 1/2 - 2/3 of total.
I have not found cracks going through.
Is it safe to use the part further?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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Re: Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 07:15
I would change the bearing. All Balls has a kit with all three.
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Re: Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 07:21
Thank you, my plan is to replace all three, but I was concern about the metal fatigue, you can see on the ALU its not clear on the surface?
Where do you find the kit with all three? I have used partzilla and order one by one based on part number.
Where do you find the kit with all three? I have used partzilla and order one by one based on part number.
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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Re: Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 07:25
Go to their site.
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 08:35
If you are talking about what looks like a million tiny cracks on the surface, they all look like that. I think it's from the casting process.
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Re: Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 09:55
ahh... good news
was afraid it was wear and tears..
Thank you.
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Thank you.
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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Re: Metal fatigue
22 Oct 2017 10:11 - 22 Oct 2017 11:41
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...ke-chain-81-82-h1-h2
1981 KZ650-D4 (The SR series of KZ650 was internally known as the Kawasaki KZ650D.)
European model.
When I look at partzilla I got a wheel with spiders but, I have ALU fix wheel, I`m not sure what you call it in English![:) :)](/media/kunena/emoticons/8.png)
So my questions, is the part the same when it comes to bearings?
I have also disc brake.
I have compared different models and it`s look likes the bearings is identical on different models around these years?
With or without disc brake etc.. ?
Is there a way can confirm these by using serial number on the wheel or something?
Maybe the best is to measure the dim. on the bearings I have ?
1981 KZ650-D4 (The SR series of KZ650 was internally known as the Kawasaki KZ650D.)
European model.
When I look at partzilla I got a wheel with spiders but, I have ALU fix wheel, I`m not sure what you call it in English
![:) :)](/media/kunena/emoticons/8.png)
So my questions, is the part the same when it comes to bearings?
I have also disc brake.
I have compared different models and it`s look likes the bearings is identical on different models around these years?
With or without disc brake etc.. ?
Is there a way can confirm these by using serial number on the wheel or something?
Maybe the best is to measure the dim. on the bearings I have ?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
Last edit: 22 Oct 2017 11:41 by gordone.
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Re: Metal fatigue
24 Oct 2017 14:34
I think mainly casting defects - but I don't like the look of the micro cracks coming from the sprocket mount holes, a high stress area.
Without x ray or dye testing difficult to assess but I would keep an eye on it - certainly by next tyre change.
I had a really bad crack that opened up on my z1000R hub, and many years ago a rear caliper mount brake on me on the road.
Sometime ago I posted a similar thread on a gpz1100 clutch basket and the general consensus being quite normal.
Not so sure myself.
Without x ray or dye testing difficult to assess but I would keep an eye on it - certainly by next tyre change.
I had a really bad crack that opened up on my z1000R hub, and many years ago a rear caliper mount brake on me on the road.
Sometime ago I posted a similar thread on a gpz1100 clutch basket and the general consensus being quite normal.
Not so sure myself.
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Re: Metal fatigue
24 Oct 2017 16:30
Normal.
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
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Re: Metal fatigue
24 Oct 2017 23:00
Thank you all for your feedback, now I can sleep in the night
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1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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