Recent content by Mavman

It's been a long time since I updated this thread... meaning I never have. I have a lot of progress pics of the last month of the build. Still a lot to do even though it's running and I ride it daily. And if you ask my wife she'll say it's "done"... but no. It will never be done. I'm trying to...

Most recent project was installing my zx6 rear sets. Not 100% done yet. Need to clean up welds and move the kickstand Sent from my iPhone using DO THE TON

I'll do my best to keep updating. Honestly a lot of the work I'll be doing in the coming couple weeks is gonna be pretty basic, starting with that damn wiring harness. Pictures won't get too exciting for another month or so Sent from my iPhone using DO THE TON

Just got my first project bike last week and excited to say it's a kz650. I've only recently started riding due to receiving a free 95' ninja 500 from a friend (needed work that he wasn't willing to do). I'm really excited to build a bike specifically to my own wants and desires. The Kz itself...

That's a really good idea. I didn't think about swapping sleeves! Thank you... saving all this for later Sent from my iPhone using DO THE TON

i started a kz project build. motor had a seized #2 cylinder and after pulling the head, and eventually the cylinder set, i found a lot of rust that had eaten away at the cylinder wall. i really would like a standard bore replacement for as cheap as possible. not looking to buy a $400 + bore up...

okay awesome. thanks for the info. another question. after inspecting the cylinders it looks like im gonna need to get my hands on a new cylinder set. the rust from the seized piston ate away at the cylinder wall. its not just buildup. i have a picture to show for it. my question is do you...

recently got a sweet kz650 cafe project from craigslist and started looking into the seized engine. discovered #2 piston was completely seized and the rings are locked up. im gonna replace all the rings and hone the cylinders but not sure if i have found the correct rings i found these...