Geez I've been putting the spring on wrong for the last 20k miles, looks like it goes under the filter not on top, Thanks for the vid. I use Mobile1 15/50 oil full synthetic with no problems as advised from a huge motorcycle shop here in the states. The 10/40 on cap was the best weight they had at the time in 1980, Cheers.
Glad the video was of help. Re the spring, I have the workshop manual, and just followed that. With regard to oil choice, there sure is plenty of opinions out there. I ran Torco 10/40 mineral at first, because my buddy had used it in his Honda 750 to very high mileage and it still ran like a sewing machine. I switched to the semi synthetic for the reason you hint at, that the modern oil technology is better, but I avoid the fully synthetic partly because it is more expensive for little gain. The oil weight I think is quite climate specific, and the 10/40 seems OK here in the UK. The bike, by the way, came from Iowa. Happy riding!
Thanks Malc. Clean oil does so much to prelong engine life, as you know with your background. Look out for a video coming in a few days, I've bought my next restoration project. Haven't picked it up yet, but it's a mess and it's gonna be a huge challenge for me.
Geez I've been putting the spring on wrong for the last 20k miles, looks like it goes under the filter not on top, Thanks for the vid. I use Mobile1 15/50 oil full synthetic with no problems as advised from a huge motorcycle shop here in the states. The 10/40 on cap was the best weight they had at the time in 1980, Cheers.
Glad the video was of help. Re the spring, I have the workshop manual, and just followed that. With regard to oil choice, there sure is plenty of opinions out there. I ran Torco 10/40 mineral at first, because my buddy had used it in his Honda 750 to very high mileage and it still ran like a sewing machine. I switched to the semi synthetic for the reason you hint at, that the modern oil technology is better, but I avoid the fully synthetic partly because it is more expensive for little gain. The oil weight I think is quite climate specific, and the 10/40 seems OK here in the UK. The bike, by the way, came from Iowa. Happy riding!
I own the same Kawasaki from 1980, it still looks pretty good, also in its original shape and colour, but yours looks like brand new, really amazing!
Thanks! It took a bit of work to get it into shape, but I think they are great bikes. Happy riding!
Thank you for sharing! This video helped me change oil on my gpz 83
Pleased it helped. '83 GPz, nice bike.
Tops vid mate - thanks 👍
Thanks, hope it's helpful.
Thanks for that! Very useful info!
L&R from Australia
Glad it was helpful! Australia! I have friends in Wollongong. Happy riding.
Video helped a lot! Thanks! The washer on mine stuck to the old filter if its of any help :)
Pleased it helped!
Grazie bel video
Prego
Still looking like new Clive.
Thanks Malc. Clean oil does so much to prelong engine life, as you know with your background. Look out for a video coming in a few days, I've bought my next restoration project. Haven't picked it up yet, but it's a mess and it's gonna be a huge challenge for me.