empster
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![[*]](./images/xpsilver/default_icon.gif) posted on 9-11-2003 at 12:58 |
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Cafe Racer project
Some years ago I started a project of turning a '76 kz 400 into a cafe racer. I got tired of all the Honda 350s and wanted something diffrent.
I just restarted the project again and am about to crack the bottom end so I can replace the cam chain. Looks pretty straight foward but I
havn't done one before so I'm checking for advice before hand.
Heads, cylinders, ect have all been done.
Thanx, emp
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ibsen22000
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 13:51 |
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Interesting project empster, looking forward to see some pics.
If you are to replace the camchain, replace the cam chain guides aswell. You will have to split the crankcase again if you are going to replace the
guides(at least the one in front), so you might aswell do it now. It should be a straight forward job, but you will need a workshop manual so you can
get the balancer on the crankshaft correctly timed, and also the camshaft timing.
Another opsion is ty buy a cam chain with a master link. That way you can replace the camchain without splitting the cases and taking off the
cylinders and the head.
There has been a discussion on this forum about the safety of that master link a while back.
http://www.kzrider.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3281
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empster
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 18:22 |
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Yeah ibsen I didnt want to use a masterink
don't trust them in this application.
So Know where I can get the new chain guides? Can't find the breather cap either.
I'll try to get some pics up soon, there are some pretty cool mods.
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Todd 55
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 19:12 |
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I think Baer1911 has a NOS breather cap for an early 400. If you are talking about the part on top of the engine that the breather tube attaches
to.
I have 2 NOS cam chains if you need one.
[Edited on 10-11-2003 by Todd 55]
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empster
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 20:22 |
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Thanx for the tip on the breather
I have a new chain just need the guide I guess.
Hey so far this is a great forum!
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 22:00 |
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I know we have at least one guy around here who has used masterlink cam chains in racing and has NEVER had a problem with any of them over the years.
I wouldn't worry about it.
cl
1976 KZ400 D3
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Aric
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 22:04 |
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Welcome to KZR empster! ( No helpful info, just looking to increase rating through pointless posting. It's late and I'm delerious.)
It's 10 pm on a SaturdayDo you know where your Kz is?
'78 Kz 650b
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empster
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| posted on 9-11-2003 at 22:30 |
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Thanx clauson but I have the new chain allready
so I'll go ahead and install it. The plastic runners on the cam chain guide didnt look like anything special so maybe I'll just fab one up
as well.
But if that cat who has the extra breather is on gimme a holler. I'm intrested.
[Edited on 10-11-2003 by empster]
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ibsen22000
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| posted on 10-11-2003 at 00:22 |
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Check those chain guides, they might still be useful, but there are one for sale on Ebay at the moment:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2441923579&category=35595
[Edited on 10-11-2003 by ibsen22000]
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ibsen22000
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 06:24 |
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I have got a used breather cover(needs cleaning and polishing) and a used rear cam chain guide that are in decent condition, if you are interested.
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empster
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| posted on 11-11-2003 at 09:45 |
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Well ibsen if you want to figure out the
shipping costs and what you want for it let me know. Zip code is 90045. Other wise maybe someone who is s little closer may have one.
Ha ha, lets see what it costs, buying japanese parts form Norway.
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