KZ550- Iron Geek K Zeta
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PeteyWash
Been Around the Block
Originally, I had cut the sprak plug wires and put them onto the new Dynajet coils, but when I cut them I install wires for cylinder #1 and #2 on the left coil followed by #3 and 4 on the right, but this was incorrect. This would likely explain why the bike was running like crap the first time we started her up...... So, I went ahead and got some new wire and we will see if she will run correctly with cyl #1 and 4 on one coil and #2 and 3 on the other........ Don't you love it when you make really dumb mistakes
PeteyWash
Been Around the Block
So,
We are in business here. Yesterday, Mario went through the carbs and we turned the air screws in to 1/8th of a turn out.... and boom! The bike is running great. After that we set up and bled the front brake as well as doing some other odds and ends including the tail light. All that remains is to install the new throttle, paint the tail, do the exhaust, and replace oil seals on the front forks.... here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure
We are in business here. Yesterday, Mario went through the carbs and we turned the air screws in to 1/8th of a turn out.... and boom! The bike is running great. After that we set up and bled the front brake as well as doing some other odds and ends including the tail light. All that remains is to install the new throttle, paint the tail, do the exhaust, and replace oil seals on the front forks.... here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure
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MotorbikeBruno
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Nicely done guys! Don't forget some sort of fork brace on that bad boy. KZ's are fun as hell to ride.
PeteyWash
Been Around the Block
So. Spent most of today riding the motorcycle instead of working on it. Upon return we realized that the bike was leaking a good bit from the head and cam shaft cover.... so we let the bike cool down and investigated. Some loose bolts, so after tightening them up I think the oil leaks should seal up. Mario went ahead and installed the new throttle (had to cut more wire and put new ends on) and we started on the exhaust. More updates coming soon.
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MotorbikeBruno
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PeteyWash said:
Yeah, most common problem I've personally had, was loose bolts after they heat up and settle in place.
MotorbikeBruno
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PeteyWash said:
Oh, and the little curved cam "gasket" pieces...those need shit tons of goop on them (preferably not towards the inside...)
PeteyWash
Been Around the Block
So, things are really starting to come to an end on this KZ.... I installed some new spark plug wires and cables, then proceeded to assist Mario as he fabricated some CUSTOM PERFORMANCE RACE EXHAUST..... haha.... they're pretty dope. check 'em out. Next Tuesday they will get wrapped up and the ends will be shot black.
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CafeRacer650
Dream it. Build it. Live it.
Those are going to be flipping loud. I still have hearing damage from running a 4-1 megaphone without a baffle on my 650.
PeteyWash
Been Around the Block
So, I took the cam cover off and used some nasty stuff on the gasket to prevent oil leaks, as well as replacing some carb parts while Mario went ahead with wrapping the pipes. Also the tank is rusty and will stay that way, because it was shot with clear coat today. The second layer of paint will be put on the motor in the coming days and I think Mario is going to paint up the tail this weekend....
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MotorbikeBruno
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I'll withold judgement until I see it all on the bike...ha! 
MotorbikeBruno
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PeteyWash said:
I can't comment until it's on. Some things don't look good until they are on the bike I'm sure it will look slick!
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