Recent content by one lunger

Thanks for the compliments guys. I promised an update on the jetting. Stock main is a 105. I started with a 112 and fouled a plug going around the block. I went down to a 110 and the same thing happened. In the end, I'm back down to the stock 105 with the clip in the centre position so I'm...

Thanks for the nomination and the compliments guys. I don't think my little KZ is in the same class as the other BOTM nominees or any previous winners but perhaps she stands a chance of getting nominated for a "most with the least" award!

Well, my goal back in December was to drive the bike to Port Dover on Friday the 13th, and I made it. It was a real thrill, but also a little nerve-racking. At the time we left, I had only put on 6km since the tear down. Here is the bike in Dover beside my brother's Harley. It makes it look...

So I'm getting pretty close to the end - I'm just waiting for a new pilot jet to come in. It wasn't idling right and when I pulled it apart, I found this: I'd like to do a nice vinyl or leather seat in the future, but for now I bought some ergo matting from the hardware store. It may be...

Update - she runs! The first time I fired her up, I had forgotten to put in the pilot jet. It started, but smoked like mad. Once I found the pilot jet at the bottom of the cleaning tub, I took a spin around the back yard and it idled for a bit, but it's not sorted 100%. It looks like my pilot...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... Thanks Gary - actually the hairspray is letting go just slightly on the non-throttle side. Either I got moisture in it, or the powder coated bars are just too slick. I may try some clear coat that I have lying around or just quit being so cheap and...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... I have 3 coats of clear on, but only because I damaged the second one. I probably would have stopped at 2. I found that the can runs out with little warning, so you'll have to plan your job wisely. One can really isn't enough for a tank and a seat...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... Everyone I talk to says that it resists gas, but I'm not about to test it!

One other thing to check on electronic flashers is the polarity. When I hooked my $6 dollar flasher up, the lights just lit up solid. After I swapped the two leads, it worked fine.

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... So the clear coat took a little longer than anticipated. I can tell you that the SprayMax 2K clear will go on just fine over cured acrylic enamel. I've never seen anything this good come out of a rattle can. After the first coat, there was an...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... Glad to hear it did you well with a KZ200 - I've read a few stories about dry cam bushings, but it should do me fine to putt around town. Do remember what the top end was? The original owner told me she'll do 70.

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... I'm waiting for my enamel to cure. After that, I plan to use this clear coat. Everyone I've talked to says this is the best you can get out of a rattle can. In the meantime, I installed my mirrors. My battery also came in, so I need to think of...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... I painted the tank and seat yesterday with Acrylic enamel. It's a factory match colour mixed by NAPA. The quality of the paint is pretty good. The quality of the painter is a bit sketchy. It looks decent, but not quite as good as I want so I plan...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... I decided that the polyurethane blocks are not the way to go. They're a bit large and aren't easily adjustable, so I ordered four mirror clamps. These are meant to clamp on 7/8" handlebars and have a 10mm thread in them to mount a mirror. It turns...

Re: I know it's a KZ200, but it was FREE... The seat is on hold for a few days. I have four mirror clamps on order instead of the polyurethane. In the meantime, I mounted my tail light with a couple of brackets from the hardware store. It clears the seat nicely and I like the integrated...