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Kawasaki LTD1000 valve question

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by mlew, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Working on my friends bike and I have been searching for this one and can't find the answer.
    Does anyone know the valve clearence specs for a 1982 LTD 1000 Kawasaki? Intake and exhaust
    Speedometer also does not work, it has a electronic speedo. The pickup was replaced because a previous mechanic put it on wrong and pulled the wires out. Could not fix it so we replaced it, still no speedo. Odometer still works so I think we might have a bad meter. Can't find any info on this either.
    Any input would be a help.
     
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    Lew, there might be a sticker under the seat with the clearances...the 1100's had them. You're looking at .002-.006 for the clearences though. Be careful, that .002 is nearly CLOSED!!! Some guys swore by setting them a hair bigger but again, be careful because you don't want to strike the piston and bend a valve , or worse!!

    Can't help on the speedo...sorry.

    jeff
     
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    I did not think to look under the seat, thanks Jeff. I found some specs but I'm not sure if they apply, it says .005 to .015 mm for intake and exhaust. That is for most 1000 Kawasakis.
    I did get the speedo diagnosed. I need a new speedometer, the coil that moves the needle is broken inside the speedo case. I tried to repair it but the wire is too fine and it kept breaking.
     
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    Those numbers look familiar for the 1100....you sure that they are for the 1000? You prob know better then I but I'd hate for you to hurt something...
    maybe check their forums...they prob have a "spec" section if you haven't found then stuck to the seat pan.

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