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    Compression Tester

    I need to look into compression (78 GS750) but don't know which tool to use.

    Z1 has a kit for $92

    Z1 Enterprises specializes in quality Motorcycle parts for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha Classic Japanese motorcycles from the 1970's and 1980's.


    Sears has a kit for $30



    My local Auto Zone will rent one for a day.

    Are the Sears/Auto Zone options viable for motorcycles?

    I like Z1 Enterprises, but do I really need to spend 3x the dough on this item?

    Thanks in advance.

    #2
    Any of them are fine, accuracy and precision are not important. What you want is to see that all the cylinders are within a broad range of "good", and more importantly that all of the cylinders are of similar compression. I have a HF $12 one that I use more often than the expensive Craftsman one, just because the hose length makes it easier to use. They both read exactly the same as close as I can tell.
    What you need is one that comes with the correct adapter for you spark plug holes. Your 750 plugs are a very common size.
    If you don't do it very often, I'd borrow the Autozone one.
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    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      Here's the one I bought one from Advance Auto a few yeras ago.

      It comes with several adapters for all different plug sizes & threads.

      Seems to work very well, gets used maybe once or twice a year.
      '85 GS550L - SOLD
      '85 GS550E - SOLD
      '82 GS650GL - SOLD
      '81 GS750L - SOLD
      '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
      '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
      '82 GS1100G - SOLD
      '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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        #4
        Originally posted by hikermikem View Post
        Here's the one I bought one from Advance Auto a few yeras ago.

        It comes with several adapters for all different plug sizes & threads.

        Seems to work very well, gets used maybe once or twice a year.

        http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...3389_T|GRP2018____
        '85 GS550L - SOLD
        '85 GS550E - SOLD
        '82 GS650GL - SOLD
        '81 GS750L - SOLD
        '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
        '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
        '82 GS1100G - SOLD
        '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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          #5
          Borrow AutoZone's.
          Current Bikes:
          2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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