73 z1

This one will go really slow.
Haven't finished the last one yet. So I didn't even plan to start this one.
One day last week, took valve cover off to see what PO has done as he mentioned he messed up timing chain. Found out one of bolt head from cam chain idler were broken off. Tried to turn crank shaft, couldn't turn either way after little turn. Thought broken bolt head may be jamming chain. Took the head off.5 valves (all 4 intake and 1 exhaust) are bent. He probably messed timing up and started the engine. Of course cam chain guide (pieces of) were in the oil pan.
Will need new valves and guides, one size over pistons, all timing compornents, bored to one size up,,,,,. Pretty much same thing as the last one.
Again this gotta go really slow but add pics as it goes.

what kind of wheels are those?might of been a cool bike at one time without the mad max toe cutter fairing on it

wireman wrote: what kind of wheels are those?might of been a cool bike at one time without the mad max toe cutter fairing on it

They look like suzuki wheels.

Ouch! Still, it is nice that you'll be saving the bike. Do the VIN numbers 'match' ?

Not sure about wheels but when I searched around, found out that rear break caliper appears to be from suzuki. So wheels very well could be from Suzuki too.
VIN numbers match. Though many parts were switched or chopped up and/or rigged, still found many originals on it. Wiring harness is cut up and 3 switches were added on the handle bar and the side. :blink: Engine number is a couple hundred after they were changed to 2 piece head gasket.
I don't think I will fix it up to the original shape but thinking to make a runner with some original touch.
Some more pics are here, s897.photobucket.com/albums/ac172/tybolt99/73%20Z1/

The silly-cone is scary. Prime example: What squeezes out, squeezes in. i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac172/tybolt99/73%20Z1/DSC_2762.jpg

Good luck with it, I'm sure it will have a better life than before.

nice score,
this should be a cool project!
keep us posted,

leon

Engine is off the frame.







Valves are out from the head. :pinch:



Gathering parts.Got .020 1 up pistons for now.

Those wheels kinda look like my rear wheel and as near as I can tell it's off of an early 900 ninja.

ah yes sir....you got your project board going on the wall???


it will be worth it, you got to grab those almost gone bikes if they are close by...

one day soon there will be no more in condition turning up i bet...

nice garden...

how do you keep those N.C bugs away when you are working????

good pics

Those are some niiice valves! Good luck, I'm sure she'll be great!