onetruepunk87
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Keep at this pace and you'll be riding in no time.
1978 KZ650-C2
- Thread starter CoolerKing
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CoolerKing
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onetruepunk87 said:
Haha, that's the plan
CoolerKing
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The bike's been slow going the past few weeks but I have been doing a little here and there when I can fit it in and accumulating more parts.
I plan on getting the new tires on this weekend and maybe get some paint on the rims on monday.... we'll see
Anyway I rebuilt the carbs, still need to check the float height before I put them back on, but they cleaned up nicely.
shined up the motor some too, still need to clean up the points cover.
I plan on getting the new tires on this weekend and maybe get some paint on the rims on monday.... we'll see
Anyway I rebuilt the carbs, still need to check the float height before I put them back on, but they cleaned up nicely.
shined up the motor some too, still need to clean up the points cover.
CoolerKing
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jehymel said:
I had the motor out before when I was painting the frame. While it was out I scrubbed it with Gunk engine degreaser and simple green and then I scrubbed it some more. The engine was clean but it wasn't shiney. I read on another forum of someone using "Rub and Buff". It's a wax with a pigment in it, I used that on a toothbrush on my already clean motor and it really made it pop.
CoolerKing
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I had the opportunity to get a decent amount of work done this past week:
-new tires
-painted wheels
-drilled rear rotor
-painted and installed controls
-new clutch cable
-new throttle cables
-new V&H 4-1
-new points/condensers
-rough tuned carbs/set float heights
I think that's it, I still have a decent to do list but I had it running for a minute or so today!
-new tires
-painted wheels
-drilled rear rotor
-painted and installed controls
-new clutch cable
-new throttle cables
-new V&H 4-1
-new points/condensers
-rough tuned carbs/set float heights
I think that's it, I still have a decent to do list but I had it running for a minute or so today!
CoolerKing
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Thanks, they're Shinko 230's.
So far the 650 has been pretty fun to work on, better part availability then my previous 400. The 750E's seem to be pretty similar.
Can't wait to ride the thing
So far the 650 has been pretty fun to work on, better part availability then my previous 400. The 750E's seem to be pretty similar.
Can't wait to ride the thing
diggerdanh
Been Around the Block
It's looking better and I love the new exhaust.
Love the KZ's.
CoolerKing
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Thanks!
Got some paint on today, I think it turned out great. Got a few bugs in the clear but that happens when you paint outside. It's Sunburst Orange Pearl.
Is this supposed to come out?
Got some paint on today, I think it turned out great. Got a few bugs in the clear but that happens when you paint outside. It's Sunburst Orange Pearl.
Is this supposed to come out?
CoolerKing
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Touched up my emblems too..
onetruepunk87
Been Around the Block
Paint turned out great, should look awesome all put together!
CoolerKing
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onetruepunk87 said:
Thanks...
Just a few more things left to do, still need to
-install mini gauges
-polish some more aluminum
-odds and ends
but as of this weekend I am registered and insured !!!
HerrDeacon
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That came out amazing, looks brand new, great work. Love the colour.
CoolerKing
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HerrDeacon said:
Thanks, it took a little while but I made sure I at least cleaned every piece as I put the bike back together.
I might have drove my wife nuts but I'm really happy how the bike is coming along,
