where can get the head done up

[revilo]

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

[krusty]

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