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1982 KZ1100 A-2 (warning image heavy)

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05 Jan 2017 15:24 - 06 Jan 2017 07:58 #751483 by Zen Shenron
1982 KZ1100 A-2 (warning image heavy) was created by Zen Shenron
A craigslist score for me picked this bike up on Christmas Eve 7k(7000)miles on the clock.
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PO's story was kid gets his motorcycle license and parents get him his first bike, enter said KZ1100.
I already knew what he was going to say next lol, long story short he laid it down on the right side.
Right engine cover for coil signal generator and automatic timing advancer ....gone.
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Tach busted up and gauge bracket tweaked a bit, along with upper corner of odometer housing.
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Turn signals were trashed aftermarket bits.
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A not too bad dent in the exhaust baffle if you can call it that, and a few slide marks.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties
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05 Jan 2017 15:25 #751484 by Zen Shenron
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Here are those tank mounting shots for Steve.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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06 Jan 2017 08:14 #751537 by Zen Shenron
Replied by Zen Shenron on topic 1982 KZ1100 A-2 (warning image heavy)
I got the bits I need from my A-1 for now, turn signals all replaced back to stock.
Full gauge cluster swapped out, also ignition switch because all the tumblers had fallen out of the original.
Engine guards will swap over to.
Filled with fresh oil and filter and decided to see it the motor would turn and electrics were ok, wouldn't you know that thing fired rite up bad gas and all.
She ran for about a minute and a half or so and started to stumble a bit, so went to give a little twist and throttle would not move.
Carbs frozen solid so carb cleaning it it, honestly was expecting to have to do it anyway and already had most of the need supplies and o'rings on hand.
Carbs were bone stock and some ham fist jacked the pilot jets up, oh well .
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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06 Jan 2017 08:14 #751538 by Zen Shenron
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Good thing I have to go threw the carbs and the PO laid it down any guesses as to the probable outcome with the stock jetting?(insert sarcasm)
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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01 Feb 2017 09:18 #753385 by Zen Shenron
Replied by Zen Shenron on topic 1982 KZ1100 A-2 (warning image heavy)
I am looking for a frame grab rail, turning out to be a project in itself lol.
I thought I might have seen a picture of another 1100A with a Specter grab rail mounted.
If I cannot find the original rail, would the Specter rail mount in the same spots?
I am hoping one of the KZ sages will chime in.

Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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22 Feb 2017 13:54 #754853 by Zen Shenron
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Got the brakes torn down, the fluid was quite old so a full rebuild is in order.
The piston bores were quite crusty but I think they will clean up nicely.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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22 Feb 2017 13:54 #754854 by Zen Shenron
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The first piston wasn't to bad, but still a little bit of pitting
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The other piston did not fare quite so well, oh well 3 new pistons it will be.
I have all new seals and dust boots on hand and pistons, and new stainless braided lines ordered and on the way.
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Master Cylinder needs a good cleaning as well.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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22 Feb 2017 15:24 #754869 by Nessism
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Awesome photos. Love it! High resolution photos that are not thumbnails make project browsing so much FUN!

Great job! Keep going...
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02 Mar 2017 16:34 #755622 by Zen Shenron
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Got a little more done on the brakes not much progress.
I may need to redo the bracket not sure if I like it.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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02 Mar 2017 16:41 #755623 by Zen Shenron
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Clutch lever turned out ok, but could have used a couple of more coats.
It has been quite awhile since I have done any serious painting.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties

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02 Mar 2017 19:33 #755641 by spdygon
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Congrats on your new toy.....looks like you got it figured out.

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05 Mar 2017 15:12 #755864 by Zen Shenron
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Got a few more parts cleaned up and ready to coat.
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Charles
1980 GS850Gl
1981 KZ1100 A-1
1982 KZ1100 A-2
All Shafties
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