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12 Apr 2016 20:15 #720651 by kaw-a-holic
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531blackbanshee wrote: i've been vocal about not being a fan of hyd.clutches in the past.it's down to the lack of feel for me,personal preference.

but as a machinist and fabricator i get into some stuff i wouldn't normally do for myself :whistle: .

i currently have one such case of modding a pmfr outboard support to use a


i had to slot the mounting holes on the slave and bore the hole open to match the slave body but it was a straightforward deal.

here you can see the slotting that had to happen.



thanks to Kawboy74 for his information sharing.

leon

I get that Leon, I may get it done and not like how it feels. Know way to know until I try it.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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12 Apr 2016 20:45 - 13 Apr 2016 04:32 #720663 by kaw-a-holic
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swest wrote: I remember, gotta cost a bundle though. How's it running anyway?
Steve


Running good now. The bolt did not back out like I thought it did. I tightened the bolt so much that the disc ended up digging into the unit near the optical receiver. It shaved of a tiny bit of plastic and ended up covering up the optical reclever causing the ignition to stop working. I put a spacer in it and it's all good now. Over all I am happy with the bike. There will be a few tweets here and there but I am happy with it. I am really disappointed in the POR 15 engine paint, it is already changing color.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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12 Apr 2016 21:01 #720664 by SWest
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Glad to hear it. The tank is changing color? :(
Steve

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13 Apr 2016 04:33 #720675 by kaw-a-holic
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swest wrote: Glad to hear it. The tank is changing color? :(
Steve


No the engine paint is changing color on the head.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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13 Apr 2016 05:45 #720683 by 531blackbanshee
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these heads get really hot on the exhaust side.
i'd be surprised to find any coating that didn't discolor around the exhaust.

leon

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13 Apr 2016 14:17 #720765 by kaw-a-holic
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531blackbanshee wrote: these heads get really hot on the exhaust side.
i'd be surprised to find any coating that didn't discolor around the exhaust.

leon


Well damn, I may have to just blast the paint off of it and leave it bare aluminum.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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13 Apr 2016 14:45 #720771 by SWest

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13 Apr 2016 18:17 #720812 by kaw-a-holic
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swest wrote: Or mask and spray it black. :dry:
Styeve


No, that is part of the problem also is it did not prepare it correctly so the paint is chipping. It should have been sand blasted but I did not want to split the cases at the time as I thought I was still going to make the Flag Rally in CO. I soda blasted it as I knew the soda is water soluble and wouldn't have to worry if some managed to get inside the cases.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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14 Apr 2016 17:34 #721001 by kaw-a-holic
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Was finally able to ride the bike to school tonight. Ran great, I am pretty damn happy with its performance. Now all it has to do is get me home ;)

Jon
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14 Apr 2016 17:40 #721003 by SWest

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14 Apr 2016 18:22 #721011 by Kawboy74
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As mentioned a few days ago, I am posting the picture of my hydraulic clutch cover with the Yamaha slave mounted. The spacer setup allows me to move it closer by shortening them if need be as I haven't determined where the chain will run on my frame. I will likely need something around 3/8'-1/2" for a 180 sized tire on a zx600r rim. I had the face of the slave flattened for something I intend to insert there later. The clutch rod can be determined later and if longer than stock is needed can be made from 1/4" rod. The bottom hole where the shift shaft passes through has also had a bearing installed for smoother operation.
David

1974 Z1A As original as I could get it
'88 ZX750R braided lines, mostly original
KZ1000 project on the bench
Burlington,Ontario,Canada
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14 Apr 2016 18:25 #721013 by Kawboy74
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Here is another picture showing the slave apart.

1974 Z1A As original as I could get it
'88 ZX750R braided lines, mostly original
KZ1000 project on the bench
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