TOPIC:

Last time I see these before closing. Final valve clearance check after what the machine shop did. All are within range, except one intake at 0.18. I don't like it, but I will take a bit of ticking at first (if happens), and check again soon after things settle. I'd call it an experiment and see how much actually it will go down. New valves, seats machined, everything has to be torqued again a couple times, first run after who knows how long. Not a big deal. In my opinion at least. There will be a full oil change soon with all the metal floating around when piston rings break in. So no panic there.

StanG wrote: Avon AM26 Roadrunners are one of the popular tires for KZ1300. I am sure someone could look at their bike and chip in. I will also ask around.

The front tire had the arrow with 'front' pointing front, so I am confident it's correct.

PS. Just compared to my Vmax and the direction of the pattern seems to match these Avons. Hmm...

Hi Stan,

Here’s Avon’s explanation for different tyre direction fitment for front and rear.

Stan, noticing the original rubber brake hoses in the picture, I recommend to change them to braided ones. You get a much better braking response and safety.
Like the old hooker used to say, do not trust old rubber...