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Street Fighter LTD wrote: Suggest taking the 4 pistons with you to the machine shop so they can insure a proper fit as these things do vary
and pistons need to have a clearance as recommended by the piston manufacture
What brand are your pistons ?
Dave

Lucked out. They're Wisecos, and barely have any use on them.
Yes, good point. I will bring them along w/ the cylinders for the machining.

scubaanders wrote: Damn. Now I get what that thing in the kitchen is for! Strangely my girlfriend has never shown interest in rebuilding KZ engines, but still she insisted we got one of those . .
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Respect to you! for taking on that engine rebuild, it kind of has all the things I try to avoid when buying a bike.

Seriously the case was only washed in the dishwasher? I looks so neat I thought you soda blast it.

//Anders

Dishwasher was the last phase in order to get rid of any loose dirt or particles I may have missed.
I did a lot of degreasing and degriming before that step, as I didn't want any oil on our wine glasses, or oil stains in the dishwasher itself. Wife may not take kindly to that.
I also used a wire wheel and carb cleaner for the tricky spots. Not easy, but definitely do-able with my limited space and "shop-resources"

Ed, you are a bloody champion mate! Nice work and really looking forward to seeing this baby finished.

What I said below - accidental double post

I have to add my admiration for anyone prepared to take on such a project, While I believe I have the skills and experience to do something like this, I much prefer something I can ride and fix/modify as I go. I don't know if I would want to go that far without hearing the roar of an engine and being able to do a couple of laps of the neighborhood. Good luck.I will follow the thread with interest.

UPS has delivered my cylinders @ pitstopperformance.
Cant wait to get them back!!!

Ed_in_Miami wrote: UPS has delivered my cylinders @ pitstopperformance.
Cant wait to get them back!!!

Pitstop were really good with helping me with some odd details on building my engine. Even though I wasn't buying a lot Joe still gave me some great advice. Top people.

Its real nice to see you saving this bike. Looking good so far. Thank you Ed

Quick update.
Bottom end is now buttoned up, and ready to be put right side up.
I have been collecting parts, and was able to use a newer shift drum, and shift forks I was able to get on trade. My shift drum was missing a chunk on the 1st/2nd gear transition, and my forks were missing a bit of material due to use. Newer parts will make for crispier shift changes... Loving it!


Next step: Waiting for cylinders back from Pit Stop Performance.
Joe has been gracious and very patient with me, especially in determining the optimum wall clearance in order to fit older (and used) Wiseco pistons. I have nothing but good things to say about his expertise and know-how.

Happy thankgsgiving to all!!

What paint did you use & did you apply a primer? Thanks.

Great work done!!!!

For the paint: I used DUPLI-COLOR DE1615 Engine Enamel
Recommended primer per duplicolor is: Gray Engine Enamel with Ceramic Primer DE1612

martin_csr wrote: What paint did you use & did you apply a primer? Thanks.