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GPZ750/810 racer marching on 28 Mar 2011 08:40 #440917

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turboguzzi wrote: the starter mounting bolts were good to hold the cam timing pointer!


I used your idea on the pointer location and just degreed my cams for the first time. Had to make a tool to keep tension on the cam gear between the intake and exhaust, but they are now set to Megacycles's Specs. This isn't as hard as a job as I thought.











I'd recommend buying a drop gauge that has a magnetic base, and making a plate to stick it to. Setting this type of clamp up took a lot of fiddling, but after checking each cam about 3-4 times, to make sure I got it right, I'm all set. Intake is set to 105, and exhaust is set to 108, as per Megacycle's Instructions. Used red threadlock on the cam bolts too.

Thanks for the idea Turbo!
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp

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GPZ750/810 racer marching on 28 Mar 2011 09:30 #440921

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you welcome, just cant see where is the clamp on dial gauge.... :)

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GPZ750/810 racer marching on 28 Mar 2011 11:10 #440937

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Fixed! It was an IMG Fail! :angry: :blush:
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp

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GPZ750/810 racer running.... 05 Apr 2011 08:31 #442735

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Any updates on this project?
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp

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GPZ750/810 racer running.... 05 Apr 2011 13:35 #442772

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Nice chain tensioning tool. Wish mother Kawi didn't cheep out on this part and had a tensioning sprocket like the big bores.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST

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GPZ750/810 racer running.... 05 Apr 2011 15:28 #442782

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CoreyClough wrote: Dang that is a sweet looking bike. Nice belly pan too.

Dutch, you looking at this???

531blackbanshee wrote: haha come on sander,make us some belly pans!

i have been searching for a belly pan.
it could be the only un-needed piece that a street bike could have that i want. :whistle:
i guess it is the wannabe racer boy in me :evil: ,haha.

leon


You guys must have some pull. One magically appeared on the Airtech site:
www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagebellypan.htm

When is your next race, turbo?
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GPZ750/810 racer running.... 05 Apr 2011 16:58 #442796

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You guys must have some pull. One magically appeared on the Airtech site:
www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagebellypan.htm

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don't think we don't sander :evil: :silly: :whistle: .

sweet,thanks for the heads up and everything sander.

leon
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GPZ750/810 racer running.... 05 Apr 2011 17:30 #442799

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Can't wait to do my next KZ project, some airtech stuff goin on there for sure.
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GPZ750/810 racer running.... 05 Apr 2011 19:36 #442832

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I just read your entire thread MG.Very nice job. :evil:
i'm sure u are proud of your baby.
Good luck at the races. B)
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GPZ750/810 racer marching on 20 Dec 2011 12:34 #493949

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turboguzzi wrote: left only a slice of the sprocket cover to support the gear change shaft. the little arm at the shaft's end had to be custom cut and rewelded to work outside the frame tube


Does the GPZ have a different clutch activator than the push-rod style on the Kz bikes?

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GPZ750/810 racer marching on 20 Dec 2011 17:47 #493995

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good morning DD ::)

yep, GPZ have modern style rack and pinion in the clutch cover.

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GPZ750/810 racer marching on 20 Dec 2011 18:50 #494002

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turboguzzi wrote: good morning DD ::)

yep, GPZ have modern style rack and pinion in the clutch cover.


Thanks, I was looking to shave some weight and didn't see how I could cut my cover up like you. Too much structural for the clutch actuator/adjustment. I've seen guys go crazy with a drill on the cover before, might be what I have to do if I feel it needs to be lightened - for now I'll let it go.

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