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My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

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28 Apr 2008 19:12 #209901 by Beatpoet
Since we are all KZ Loving Fools who drool gobs of KZ drool everytime a Kawasaki hits a road or tool, I have decided henceforth that my ongoing efforts and contortions could be documented in full view of my FanataKAW friends and cohorts.

First, we have a link to a KZRider gallery picture which represents the state in which I aquired old 'Jealousy.' (Yes, I named 'er)

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_ponygal...&func=detail&id=3308

At first glance, she appears fine, but...

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28 Apr 2008 19:14 - 28 Apr 2008 19:15 #209904 by Beatpoet
She needs to be ripped down for some maintainence. I lifted old Jealousy's rear end while my girlfriend shimmed some boards just behind the swingarm pivot. I blocked the front wheel for good measure.

Reasonably stable.



Off came the accoutrements, I drain the gas tank slowly through the carburetors one at a time to perhaps free any dissenting rust flakes that love to wedge themselves above the float needle.
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28 Apr 2008 19:17 #209905 by Beatpoet
The speedo liked to stick at about eighty or more; Apart it came only to rest neatly on the floor.


Ahhh... The lid from a cat litter box.
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28 Apr 2008 19:20 - 28 Apr 2008 19:28 #209906 by Beatpoet
While inspecting the front cooling fins and stuffing small rags in each exhaust port, I noticed a rough-hewn texture to the down tubes; its as if each chip was neatly and carefully sprayed over with a good whiff of gloss-black Rustoleum for the last twenty or more years.



I started to hand-sand these, and will continue to sand and clean these until they are reasonably flat enough to 'fill coat' with a couple of layers of primer and finish coat.
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28 Apr 2008 19:23 #209908 by Beatpoet
I took off the pods to clean the carbs. The bowls will be dropped and cleaned. I will probably check out the floats and needles while I'm at it.
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28 Apr 2008 19:24 #209909 by Beatpoet
Can anyone say: "Bad?"

This is probably pushing it.
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28 Apr 2008 19:25 - 28 Apr 2008 19:27 #209910 by Beatpoet
A couple of bills well spent... I'm still waiting for the points for some reason.

I don't have the manual yet, what's the torque specs on these sprocket bolts? Anyone?
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28 Apr 2008 19:26 - 28 Apr 2008 19:32 #209911 by Beatpoet
Ahhh, the old KZ 'Jealousy.' Hmm... KZ almost sounds like "Kacey." New name? nah.

I like 'Jealousy.' That is, unless anyone has any better ideas.

And she sits, dripping, draining, disassembling. I am straining for this spring's first good ride with new and cared-for parts inside;

This bike slowly becomes my own; as I erase the contorted maintainence philosiphy of the P.O.

Yes, my friends,
'Jealousy' will ride again.

Soon!
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28 Apr 2008 19:28 - 28 Apr 2008 19:30 #209912 by steell
You have an interesting style of writing, interesting enough to make me read every one of your posts in a thread on a subject for which I have little interest (KZ1000's, I'm a 750 guy).

And that don't happen very often :D :D

KD9JUR
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29 Apr 2008 21:31 - 29 Apr 2008 21:44 #210193 by Beatpoet
I was busy today, a fruitful day.

Downtubes: painted.



A rag draped over the front of the engine kept errant paint away from the hard-to-reach places.
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29 Apr 2008 21:31 - 29 Apr 2008 21:38 #210194 by Beatpoet
Sprockets: Changed.



That tiny washer with the end folded over the side of my primary sprocket nut was all that was keeping me from ending up in a tree or sailing sideways off of an exit ramp with a locked up rear tire. Take care of your washers and they will take care of you.
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29 Apr 2008 21:32 - 29 Apr 2008 21:40 #210195 by Beatpoet
Engine: Cleaned. (some more)



Step One: Spray with degreaser.
Step Two: Nylon Brush
Step Three: Wipe and wet steel wool
Step Four: Floss with a rag
Step Five: Detailing Spray
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