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13 Jan 2018 17:16 #777261 by ajsfirehawk
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Clearly a labor of love Greg. The has to be as close to a boat anchor as you could save. A beautiful piece of work.

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14 Jan 2018 18:02 - 14 Jan 2018 18:06 #777281 by Bozo
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GregZ wrote: This by far is the biggest piece of chit I ever seen. I knew it the day it showed up on the trailer, I knew then to cut my loss and sell, let some other idiot restore. But I'm a dumb ass so I'll give it my best.
There is nothing good on the bike. I'm starting with a frame and top engine case. The crank is junk , trans is junk and I'm hoping my buddy can repair the lower case, it;s cracked and and one of the mount lugs for the point housing is busted off. the timing chain guide was broke off, in two pieces caught in the crank etc.

look at this crap

Is that the remains of their pet frog that went missing 5 years ago (on the oil pump mesh). Sorry about the late entry I just saw this thread, its great to see that you are going ahead with this build.

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25 Jan 2018 13:53 #777764 by Ed_in_Miami
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Very cool project.
YES!!!! Turds can be polished!!

This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!

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27 Jan 2018 13:05 #777868 by BlackZ1R
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GregZ wrote: It's looking better. A few more minor things and the engine will be done . Nothing was reused from the texas turd engine except the cases. New used crank, block stock bore pistons new rings. New used head, new valves , guides and seals. New used clutch basket and brand new clutch plates. trans thoroughly inspected and near perfect shift forks. New cam chain and rollers and gromets An incredible rebuild


Nice work! What did you spray the engine with?

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25 Feb 2018 17:58 - 25 Feb 2018 17:59 #779356 by GregZ
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I used PJ1 fast black

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25 Feb 2018 18:05 - 25 Feb 2018 18:08 #779357 by GregZ
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Today I was going to drop off the frame to get media blasted, figured with all the repairs that were needed i'd give it one more look see inspection. I chased out all the threads and found a broke bolt in the tail section mount. How the hell does someone break off a bolt here wtf ? So instead of proper repair the idiot PO drilled and tapped a new hole.



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25 Feb 2018 18:11 - 25 Feb 2018 18:13 #779358 by GregZ
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I'll have to cut that piece off and remove the hacked up nut and tack on new nut or try to drill and heli coil it if possible. This bike is starting to be a headache
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25 Feb 2018 18:33 - 25 Feb 2018 18:41 #779362 by Scirocco
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Sorry, but a broken M6 screw should be an easy out for you (me) with the right tools!!!
Make a center punch and use a counter clockwise drill 4mm.



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25 Feb 2018 18:53 #779364 by GregZ
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Yes I know EZ repair, it's just mind boggling that one person( the previous owner) can butcher up an entire motorcycle. This should be my last repair before frame gets blasted painted and final assembly

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26 Feb 2018 05:17 #779384 by Nessism
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Nice work on this project. It's moving along nicely.

For that broken frame bolt, I'd first drill out the stub of that original M6 screw. LH bits work well. Then weld up the buggered hole, drill, and retap. I think that would be easier than trying to remove and replace the entire tab.

Good luck

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26 Feb 2018 17:11 #779429 by GregZ
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That's my plan.

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03 Mar 2018 09:08 #779691 by ajsfirehawk
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GregZ: I share your frustration with "How did anyone ever think this was the right answer for a fix??" Looking back I had some related training and a mentor. Many people are interested in trying repair/restore but don't have a mentor. Too often there does seem to be a lack of any common sense or desire to search for the right answer. Fascinating project as it is using most your experience and skill. Since I'm not the one going through the brain damage it makes for a great read.

Scirocco: I don't have any background as a machinist. Your pics of the various sizes of center punches has answered a long time question of mine. That being "How in the bloody hell do you get a bolt punched in the exact center." Punching one free hand guarantees this guy will be helicoiling or weld/drill/tap. Now I get it.
Tools, tools, tools. I swear I'll never quit buying them because I'll always need a new one that does XXX

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