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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 23 Nov 2015 04:06 #700077

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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!! ;)
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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 23 Nov 2015 06:11 #700098

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

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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 23 Nov 2015 07:53 #700108

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Great work done!!!!
KZ 650 mono shock rebuild project.
KZ 440 Ltd bobber build for my wife

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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 23 Nov 2015 11:43 #700140

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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.

This is my build:
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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 24 Nov 2015 05:41 #700268

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Looks really good so far. I'm amazed with what some people can do without having all the conveniences of a big shop. Reminds me of my younger days rebuilding my Triumph Spitfire in a garage without doors, a dirt floor. and a single 15A outlet.
Keep it up!
Jim
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 07 Dec 2015 05:22 #702247

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While waiting for my bored cylinders, I decided to take up on some housekeeping tasks.
Let's replace those seals!


Buttoned up! :)


Clutch time


Cage in!


New Clutch plates! Yeah! :laugh:


I then decided to do a little polishing to show that a turd can indeed be polished... Starting phase


Removing the thick stuff with a wire brush yields this:


Moving to 1000 grit at this point


Let's go for 1500 grit now...!


Now some mothers...!


Final product... some pitting, but will certainly look good from 15ft away...!!! :laugh:
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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 07 Dec 2015 06:01 #702258

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You say to read the manual. Tell us the truth. You helped write the book!

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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 07 Dec 2015 06:31 #702264

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Where did that come from? :huh:
Steve

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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 07 Dec 2015 06:36 #702267

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Ha ha!
Don't matter... I'll take it!
I know there are grander builds out here, but I'm glad that this humble one is appreciated... :whistle:

swest wrote: Where did that come from? :huh:
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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 16 Mar 2016 08:06 #715670

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Well. I suppose I'm due for an update, so inspired by some of the threads around here, I've finally sprung into action.
Wife happens to be overseas, so I have the apartment to myself.
I have now transformed the living room into a man-cave / storage / motorcycle shop, to which my daughter seems to be completely indifferent to... Seems like she's become accustomed to stepping around tools and engine parts, and accepts this as normal daddy behavior..... :laugh:

My first order of business was to finally send the head to get freshened up, however, my cams were ruined by moisture...( :unsure: Combination of a buddy storing my parts and Florida weather)... holding for my mailman to deliver my fleabay cams soon, so I can finally get that phase finished... the rest should be relatively easy from a budgetary standpoint.

Anyhow... I have been staring at the box I received from pit stop performance long enough, so Ii cracked open the box and found my pistons with rings installed, and fitted to perfectly cut cylinders.


The outside of the cylinders needed a bit of shine, so I decided to give them the rattle-can treatment in the middle of the night (sorry about the crappy pics)... Should be mounting them today.





I plan to rebuild my starter, and finish polishing the bottom end covers in order to finish the bottom of the engine while the head comes back. After that.. it's on to addressing the frame :)
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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 16 Mar 2016 08:16 #715673

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Why did you paint it and not have it bead blasted? Daughter IS going to tell mom. :dry:
Steve

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Another KZP Project - APARTMENT build! 16 Mar 2016 09:06 #715684

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Well... I think mom understands that me expressing my mechanic-ness is a method of stress relief.
I think she is willing to tolerate whatever happens, as long as it doesn't happen in her presence... been around this same block a time or two...




Regarding the beadblasting... yes...in hindsight that may have been a good idea...
I actually have a blaster sitting in my storage, so that probably would have been a good way to go...

The cylinders needed a bit of sprucing up, but they were not that bad really...
This is my build:
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