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08 Jun 2016 05:45 - 08 Jun 2016 05:46 #730531 by 531blackbanshee
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All kidding aside, you're idea was what I was planning, but by the time I started to sketch out what would be left once trimmed down, it made sense to try this.

Cory[/quote]

i like your idea because it doesn't involve a separate piece for the stop.

leon

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15 Jun 2016 17:16 #731563 by NakedFun
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So not much to update. I cleaned up a few more things and powder coated them to match.

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I also needed to clean the inside of the cases prior to reassembly. I did my usual hot pressure wash and EASY OFF oven cleaner. This time though something went wrong and turned the cases dark grey on the inside. So now I am having to clean and polish the insides of the cases and will probable soda blast the hard to reach areas. I don't know if the darkening would be a problem to leave, but oh well.... Top case is almost done.

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Then I tried 2-stage powder coating prior to doing my carbs. Ignore the texture as there was an issue.... I want to see if it matches my paint tomorrow when I get a sneak peak from the painter. If it doesn't, will need to try something else....

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Speaking of carbs......the work begins. Need to get the two center fuel bowls chromed. They came with 120 mains and 15 pilots. so I need to pick up some additional jets. Things look good and there is a lot of good parts in them including the rubber shaft seals. Also has the knurled A/F screws for external adjustment. Thinking about getting some different Mikuni needles and try my luck instead of DJ or FP kit.

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So next is soda blasting the carbs.......That is it for now......

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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20 Jun 2016 09:44 #732119 by NakedFun
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Soooo.....got a call that the items were done from Powdercoating. Rush to go pick them up to find that they messed up the powder coat on the frame and bent one of my mounting tabs up..... They are going to fix it and asked they try and fix the tab as well. Not holding out with much hope they will...I'll just have to fix it and hopefully not F'up the finish. All this and it was more expensive than anticipated.

One down side to moving to the "Low Country" is the lack of proper services.....

Rant over....

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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22 Jun 2016 17:31 #732457 by DoctoRot
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oven cleaner has lye (Sodium Hydroxide) in it this causes aluminum to oxidize which is why it turned the cases dark, it shouldn't be a problem other than cosmetic.

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22 Jun 2016 17:47 #732458 by NakedFun
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DoctoRot wrote: oven cleaner has lye (Sodium Hydroxide) in it this causes aluminum to oxidize which is why it turned the cases dark, it shouldn't be a problem other than cosmetic.


Thanks Doc for that. I understand the chemistry, it is just I have never had that happen before when using it? The outside of the cases didn't do that and brake calipers didn't, etc.... I have used it on a number of aluminum, un coated brake calipers in the past prior to rebuild and paint. Just odd..... Anyway, thanks again.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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23 Jun 2016 03:19 #732481 by SWEKZ
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Just finished reading through this project (took some time hehe) - Awesome, keep up the good work!!!

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07 Jul 2016 15:24 #734183 by NakedFun
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Just got back from a 1759 miles in 28 hours ride and had a little teaser from the painter. Base coat is done with 2 coats of clear. Still needs to be cut. Then the pinstripe will get painted on and then 3-5 coats of clear laid over that. Then cut and polished. More pics to come....

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Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
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1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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07 Jul 2016 19:13 #734194 by kaw-a-holic
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Teaser indeed. Looks fantastic.

Jon
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14 Jul 2016 18:13 - 14 Jul 2016 18:14 #734980 by Bozo
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kaw-a-holic wrote: What is the advantage of the gate?

Under hard acceleration (especially modified engines) the oil runs quickly to the back of the engine causing the oil light to illuminate and starves the engine of precious lube. The gate closes under acceleration preventing starvation

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)
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14 Jul 2016 19:14 #734984 by SWest
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It use to happen all the time on my bike. Now I think it was a weak oil pump. Still want one though. B)
Steve

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14 Jul 2016 19:26 #734986 by Bozo
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swest wrote: It use to happen all the time on my bike. Now I think it was a weak oil pump. Still want one though. B)
Steve

Unless the pump has crap through it they should last forever without deteriorating too much, my Z1R standard used to surge oil under hard acceleration, when my motor was in current form is was really bad so I stuck a hinge in the sump.
Luckily no (visible) damage occurred (usually to the far end crankshaft bearing, after many/lots miles my brother's Z900 had this problem ) . The cam bearings seem to work with little or no oil (try that on the new heads that run cams).

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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