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barrels question
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:57 pm
Author: clive1
Hi guys, does anyone know if there should be o rings on the bottom sleeves of the liners on my 1977 z1000 a1, i just ask because there seems to be on the z900 barrels acording to the haynes manual but i have the factory manuel for my bike and theres no mention of them is this right or have i missed something.
cheers.
clive.
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:08 pm
Author: paulmceleney
just had a look at the barrels that i have ,and there is a groove in the two set i have and they are of a z1000 a1 so yes
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:16 pm
Author: z1bman
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:35 pm
Author: clive1
thanks guys for that info, my barrels dont have a recess for a o ring to fit into is this significant ?
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:42 pm
Author: z1bman
no recess no o ring
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:29 pm
Author: chrisu
don't need them anyway.............
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:21 pm
Author: Pigford
chrisu wrote:don't need them anyway.............
+ 1 ... waste of effort
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:30 pm
Author: clive1
How so, ? they look quite handy for sealing the sleeves.
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:33 pm
Author: Pigford
clive1 wrote:How so, ? they look quite handy for sealing the sleeves.
The base gasket stops leaks between barrel & casings.
If the liners are leaking - thats bad news and an "O" ring is a short-term fix
Most people don't bother with them as no leaks are apparent when not fitted. No harm fitting them if you want
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:43 pm
Author: clive1
cheers for that, just puts my mind at rest ,