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ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:22 pm
by billwest
If interested, I'm writing it up here. (Saves me writing twice and uploading pics).

Link.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:28 pm
by bonester
Thanks Bill. :) How many km?

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:32 pm
by billwest
Around 133,000km, Bonester.

It is starting to use a bit of oil though still runs very well. Exhausts are looking a bit fluffy black.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:18 am
by bonester
Weird. My ZRX doesn't use any at 127000km. (pretty much the same)

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 3:01 pm
by billwest
And it continues ....
Link.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:00 pm
by billwest
I have removed all other engine bolts and the upper frame rails.

Pics here....

Trying to get the lock nuts off.....

I used an air (rattle) gun, however, to no avail.

I may have to trailer it to the shop.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:19 pm
by bonester
Fark!

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:27 pm
by billwest
I said that and various other things not suitable for children to hear, several times, but it didn't help.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:28 pm
by billwest
Eureka!

See here.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:17 pm
by Gosling1
big job - surprised it would need a new top-end with those k's? Did you do a compression test first?

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:47 pm
by billwest
No, but I'm using oil, exhausts are fluffy black, and it seems a good opportunity.

Engine is out.

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:08 am
by SteveW
Gosling1 wrote:big job - surprised it would need a new top-end with those k's? Did you do a compression test first?
You can smell the oil when riding behind him!

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:00 pm
by billwest
Continuing the job .....

See here...

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:03 pm
by Gosling1
will be interested to see how this one finishes up mate - great motors these :kuda:

Re: ZZR1200 Top End Overhaul

PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:07 pm
by billwest
Not in a rush, Gos.
Got the 'flu right now, puts a spanner in the works ...

I still have the ZRX to ride.