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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Mr Sprocket, It would be my pleasure. PM sent. Hey mate! Haha that makes two of us, I hope to see my bike riding around town as well! Will definitely catch up and go cruising for a bruisin in the hills ;) Coincidentally I skimmed past your bike already! Here you go mate, she's now got a...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    So she pretty much sat around like that for a while, whilst I was flat out working and then left for a holiday to Cambodia for my birthday! Got back, and got straight back into it. Had to clean my carbs as they were all gunked up from sitting around and also tried out my new coils and in the...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Whilst I was working on my heads I also started stripping paint off the bottom end, result was ok, will need some rust converter and light sand when prepping. The plan is to paint the engine and frame last. I'm also glad that's the case, as whilst getting her running again I seem to spilling oil...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Oh yeah here's some pics of the work I done to me head, been a while since I gave a good head job :D Blasted head, cleared oil galleries, lightly linished cam journal, cut seats, checked spring tensions & all tolerances, tipped new valves, fresh seals, tapped threads and also replaced one valve...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    G'day all, Wow Last update post was sometime in October 2014! Time to share some much needed updates in progress. Also I must say respect to all those who find the time to post there builds, honestly requires a bit of effort (at least for me) taking photos mid greasy hands, uploading, posting...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Hey Jellybean! excuse my late reply. I know years have past by since I started the build but she will eventually be finished, even if its at a snail pace haha! And wow, your CRX.. Congratulations, shes gorgeous! Mr Sprocket! Thanks for dropping by and sharing your stories and pics! Indeed it...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    No rambling this time, photos will do the talking 8) TEASER ALERT!!
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    G'day fellas and ladies! Bugger it's been a while! As you can all see I am a big procrastinator and believer that you can not rush a good thing ;) Having said that a lot has been done since I wrote on here last. I re-conditioned my heads and now just need to deck height my valves and waiting on...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Re: A Pile of Rust & Cobwebs - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia! Thanks for the post mate. Yeh I should have some old OEM boots for the air box laying around and most likely will have that breather hose. If you live in Adelaide your more than welcome to swing pass and grab them off me...
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    CB750 Tsuma

    美人の妻が彼の自慢だ bijin no tsuma ga kano jiman da. - his beautiful wife is his pride. G'day mate, Long time subscriber, reader and admirer. I've been meaning to post for a while now however, put frankly you've just left me speechless! Your attention for detail is a gift, your logic and...
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    82 KZ750 LTD Brat Style Build **UPDATED**

    Re: 82 KZ750 LTD Brat Style Build - First Timer Hey mate awesome project! I must say I honestly love the look of the tank when it was sanded down and sheet seat tray balanced with the black exhaust. Both complemented the stance of the bike and with that black painted engine in with polished...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Re: My Pile of Rust - Kwaka Z250 - Update - So I was lucky enough to go in and start reconditioning my own head at my old work place. (Head Specialist) Once I started dismantling the valve train, the head revealed what I was hoping not to see. Unfortunately my seats and valve seats are...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Re: My Pile of Rust - Kwaka Z250 Things to come: - 32mm Clip ons - Shorty GP levers - 7" Round bucket light - Starter solenoid - Gel battery - Rear brake light and license plate mount - Indicators - Bar end mirrors - Flasher relay - Mini tacho gauges (can't wait!) - Horn - New switches (I got...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Re: My Pile of Rust - Kwaka Z250 Hey mate, congratulations on your purchase. One thing I noticed about the Kawasaki z250's is they are only electric start, real bummer however if you do some fine tuning she'll start first time everytime. In regards to your bikes starting difficulties.. I...
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    CB350 project from Australia

    Keep the updates coming mate, good to have another Aussie on board!
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    1974 Honda CB360 - Complete winter tear down (VERY pic heavy)

    Great work Josh! Thank you for your time and updates. I love the unique style your going for. I envy your photography skills, the pictures tell a lot of words ;) On a side note I would love to wake up every morning and have a coffee whilst staring endlessly at my biked parked in my house! Your...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Re: My Pile of Rust - Kwaka Z250 Ahoy! another update.. I will be painting my engine and ordering new case bolts very soon now. I also found some rearsets in the shed (try guess from what bike) I tried a mock up but I am still not convinced, I don't like the angle the heel guards point, what...
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    My Pile of Rust - 1979 Kwaka Z250 Twin - Made in Australia!

    Re: My Pile of Rust - Kwaka Z250 Time for a long delayed update! I know it's been a while but the project is nonetheless persevering. I have managed to get her up and running on her own battery. In fact I have got the jets close to good enough to go for a few laps around the block. Biggest...
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    1977 Suzuki GS550 before & after

    Mate, she is absolutely beautiful. The work you have put into it is immense. Thank you for sharing; Hats off to you.
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    New member from OZ

    Hey mate how you doing? ;D I'm from SA too, living in Richmond. Great to see another SA member. Looks like you got a wicked deal on those DT's! I'm currently doing a kwaka Z250 resto, learning a lot about these old girls. I also got a NSR250 laying around in the shed, gotta love 2 strokes!
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