where can get the head done up
Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:47 am
Hi everyone
does anyone know where i can get a head done up ?
valve grind /stem seals ect
or a change over head if at all possible
for my single cylinder 1985 250 Z Kawasaki
before anyone tries to point me in the wrecker direction
the wreckers i have rang do not have this motor available.
please feel free to pass this mail onto anyone you know that may be
able to help with information .
i prefer Melbourne area in Victoria
but will IF needed i will travel to Albury
sigh's heavily
Regard's
Joanne
does anyone know where i can get a head done up ?
valve grind /stem seals ect
or a change over head if at all possible
for my single cylinder 1985 250 Z Kawasaki
before anyone tries to point me in the wrecker direction
the wreckers i have rang do not have this motor available.
please feel free to pass this mail onto anyone you know that may be
able to help with information .
i prefer Melbourne area in Victoria
but will IF needed i will travel to Albury
sigh's heavily
Regard's
Joanne
Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:28 pm
I'm working on a z250 twin at the moment. Whats the quality of the cam bearing surfaces like? I've got 2 heads for the twin and one is stuffed, the good one is on the motor.
I've had to get new exhaust valve guides for mine, they work out $34 each (+70c for new circlips), oil seals are around $4. Its not too hard to do. You will probably need to get a new head gasket because they break up when you remove the head. If you can't find a bike place, maybe a car mechanic might be able to help with the valves. If you order new parts you'll probably be up for a 1 month wait for them to come from japan (I ordered 2 valve guides and they only had 1 in the Aust warehouse). Luckly you have a single so its only half the cost of what I have to pay
. Maybe see if your local dealer has the microfische for it and go through and work out what you need.
For a rough idea of prices for new stuff (in US dollars, but I've found a straight currancy conversion is indicative of aussie prices) I use bikebandit.com, in your case, the 1982 250CSR should be close to what your looking for.
Good luck
Dave
I've had to get new exhaust valve guides for mine, they work out $34 each (+70c for new circlips), oil seals are around $4. Its not too hard to do. You will probably need to get a new head gasket because they break up when you remove the head. If you can't find a bike place, maybe a car mechanic might be able to help with the valves. If you order new parts you'll probably be up for a 1 month wait for them to come from japan (I ordered 2 valve guides and they only had 1 in the Aust warehouse). Luckly you have a single so its only half the cost of what I have to pay
. Maybe see if your local dealer has the microfische for it and go through and work out what you need.
For a rough idea of prices for new stuff (in US dollars, but I've found a straight currancy conversion is indicative of aussie prices) I use bikebandit.com, in your case, the 1982 250CSR should be close to what your looking for.
Good luck
Dave