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10 Jan 2014 11:51 #618137 by Topper
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHey everyone. I've been looking for a Kawasaki valve shim tool for my '79 KZ750 and spotted this on ebay.



It says it's for the Z1, KZ900, and KZ1000. I've got a '79 KZ750 and I'm wondering if this will do the job.

The Kawasaki part numbers are different. The ebay listing is part number 57001-113 and my manual says I need 57001-501.

Anybody know how different (if at all) these tools are? Will the Z1-900-1000 tool help in removing the KZ750 shims or am I stuck using the Motion Pro "bat wing"?
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2009 Kawasaki Versys

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10 Jan 2014 12:48 - 10 Jan 2014 12:49 #618145 by koolaid_kid
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Check this thread . ZERO says there are copies on ebay, he may know which one you need. I do not think that is the one you want, but he may know, otherwise I am sure steell knows. He is a 750 twin guy.
1983 GPz 750
810 Wiseco, Kerker, K&N, DynoJet S3, Accel, Progressive, etc.
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10 Jan 2014 12:58 #618148 by turboking
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationway cheaper than the oem tool...... :blink:

2005 Kawasaki mean streak
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1979 kz 1000 mk II ATP turbo
1975 Z1 960 cc Mr. Turbo
1975 Z1 1428 big block ATP turbo
1976 Kz900 1103 cc ATP turbo
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10 Jan 2014 13:04 - 10 Jan 2014 13:04 #618150 by turboking
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all these tools do the same thing....... your engine has it's shims on top. very easy to remove ...the motion pro "bat wing" will do fine. unless you want to spend more...... :blink:
2005 Kawasaki mean streak
2000 325 H.P. mcXpress turbo Hayabusa
1979 kz 1000 mk II ATP turbo
1975 Z1 960 cc Mr. Turbo
1975 Z1 1428 big block ATP turbo
1976 Kz900 1103 cc ATP turbo
1985 GS 1150E
1983 GS 1100E
1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200S
2001 Kawasaki EX 500 Ninja
1972 Honda cb750 (836cc turbo)
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10 Jan 2014 15:44 #618170 by steell
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I've never used any of those tools. The 750 twin cams are easily removed and replaced.
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10 Jan 2014 17:35 #618178 by z1kzonly
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Nothing like a quality tool! These are not factory. They are machined By a guy named Dan from Montana.
His parts are excellent. This tool will last for your lifetime of KZ work.
I would never use that cheap Batwing, my finger tips are worth more to me than $9.99.
I actually have a factory tool. I bought it in 1978, along with a factory valve spring tool compressor.
You wanna play? ya gotta pay!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
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10 Jan 2014 19:15 #618183 by Harvey1327
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I bought 1 of those motion pro shim tools and whilst using it the tip of the lever broke off.
I was possibly not doing it right as I wouldn't think that this should or would happen normally.
I ended up getting the proper shim tool with a chinese container full of shims for free. :woohoo:
I don't have any problems or concerns about doing my shims other than it takes time away from a drink or toooooo. :whistle:
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1327 Wiseco,cams
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GSXR swingarm
RF900 frontend.
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10 Jan 2014 19:58 #618190 by Topper
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steell wrote: I'vbe never used any of those tools. The 750 twin cams are easily removed and replaced.


What's your secret? I've tried holding the bucket down with a screwdriver or pick wedged under the cam. If placed exactly right it might work or it might slip and send the shim zinging across the room.
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10 Jan 2014 20:04 - 10 Jan 2014 20:05 #618191 by koolaid_kid
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Topper wrote:

steell wrote: I'vbe never used any of those tools. The 750 twin cams are easily removed and replaced.


What's your secret? I've tried holding the bucket down with a screwdriver or pick wedged undetevr the cam. If placed exactly right it might work or it might slip and send the shim zinging across the room.

Steve just unbolts the cams and removes them.
1983 GPz 750
810 Wiseco, Kerker, K&N, DynoJet S3, Accel, Progressive, etc.
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11 Jan 2014 05:05 #618214 by sbc1320
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z1kzonly wrote: Nothing like a quality tool! These are not factory. They are machined By a guy named Dan from Montana.
His parts are excellent. This tool will last for your lifetime of KZ work.
I would never use that cheap Batwing, my finger tips are worth more to me than $9.99.
I actually have a factory tool. I bought it in 1978, along with a factory valve spring tool compressor.
You wanna play? ya gotta pay!



I have the Ebay repro tool posted above. It makes shimming a pleasure and not a problem. I wouldn't touch the batwing tool myself.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..

Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..

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17 Jan 2014 17:56 #619030 by steell
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God Bless the ZX11 and ZZR1200 (and ZRX1100/1200) !
15 minute valve adjustment on 16 valves ! Measure, push the rocker arm aside and lock it, remove and replace shim using a magnet, let the rocker arm slide back in place. Priceless!
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