eddbaz
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posted September 06, 2009 02:49 AM
zx12r a1 alternator oil leak
I've heard this problem exists on eary model zx12r's where oil migrates along the alternator cable, I've just undone the connector from the alternator and it is full of oil, sorry if this subject as been revisited many times, I'm just after knowing what have people found the best remedy to revent if happening?
Many thanks in advance.
Ed
  
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CrotchRocket
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Bracket Racing with Betsy
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posted September 06, 2009 01:48 PM
It was a warrenty item that the dealer changed the wiring and added silicon all around the hole where the wires leave the cover...
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thekaz
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posted September 07, 2009 12:35 PM
google search is your friend dude 
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tuusinii
Pro
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posted September 14, 2009 02:46 AM
Cut and solder the wires back together below the fuel tank. That cured it for me. The dealer warranty didn't help...
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KZScott
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posted September 14, 2009 01:41 PM
and use the shrink tube that has the glue in it. then the oil cant travel up the wire
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00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
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Chango
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posted September 16, 2009 09:58 PM
Going to the store tomarrow night what type of connectors should I look for if I want to do the job my self? I like the shrink tube Idea however I also want to be able to unplug the stator etc... Any suggestions
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KZScott
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posted September 17, 2009 02:16 PM
clean the oem connector if its still ok(but full of oil) with brake clean, then put in some dielectric grease. then just cut the wire wherever between the stator and plug. no connector needed unless the oem one is fried. i would look into the trailer type connectors if yours is burned up. they can take a lot of abuse
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
CMG Racing RCC Turbos
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Chango
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posted September 17, 2009 08:45 PM
 Edited By: Chango on 18 Sep 2009 04:47
Ok how about just braiding the wires and use the shrink wrap? I know this will not allow me to unplug things but I'm thinking this will eliminate the use of plugs and resistance. What do you think? sorry if this is a dumb idea.
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BrooklynNYZX12
Zone Head
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posted September 18, 2009 08:00 AM
i eliminated the plug,i also soldered the wires individually near the stator so that the oil would not creep up the wires also used ultra grey silicone,it dries pretty hard,has help up for 6 yrs
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KZScott
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posted September 18, 2009 07:22 PM
as long as you solder the wires so you have a solid piece, and then shrink tube them individually(use the kind with glue) then oil cant go any further up the wire. you only need a plug if you have to remove it. just twisting the wires together and putting on shrink tube wont stop the oil from going up the wire
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
CMG Racing RCC Turbos
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Chango
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posted September 18, 2009 10:20 PM
hey brooklyn do you have pics of how you did it?
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BrooklynNYZX12
Zone Head
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posted September 19, 2009 03:02 PM
Chango sorry I don't but I can go into detail..it happened when i first got my bike in 03 and it has held up since then
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