Katit's 1978 KZ650 project

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26 Jul 2022 18:27 - 26 Jul 2022 18:29 #871092 by katit
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All plating done! Now to assembly. Was waiting for wheel locks to plate, now I was able to mount tire. It is PITA, but wasn't bad, really. I guess I am getting good at it. Even with wheel locks it was fine. Of course I first forgot to put rim tape, good thing I realized it before putting other side of tire in. Then, I forgot to make holes in rim tape (heated bolt with a torch and melted them through). Then I put valve stem into wrong hole. Anyhow, som busted knuckles and it's done. No pinched tubes :)

Next will be roller. I want this thing to be move-able. At what point is it easiest to put motor in? Should I do it while I have just a frame?

 
78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/615161...s-1978-kz650-project
Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s
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    27 Jul 2022 09:31 #871125 by katit
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    At what point is it easiest to put motor in? Should I do it while I have just a frame?

    Any advice on that? I figured I will need some help, but what is the best time for engine to go in?
    78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/615161...s-1978-kz650-project
    Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s

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    07 Aug 2022 16:21 #871841 by katit
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    Some more progress. Rear wheel installed, I didn't torque anything yet (where I may take it apart again)
    Front end - assembly in progress. All nice chrome, bolts, chased/cleaned threads. Coming together nicely so far (questions in separate topic on triple tree). Roller will be ready soon!

     
    78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/615161...s-1978-kz650-project
    Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s
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    07 Aug 2022 16:33 #871845 by Mikaw
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    Looks great. The wear pointer is on the wrong end of the range. It needs to be near the “e” of range. 
    1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
    1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
    1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
    1980 KZ 750 E1
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    07 Aug 2022 16:36 #871846 by katit
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    Looks great. The wear pointer is on the wrong end of the range. It needs to be near the “e” of range. 
     Will move it! :) Just put it on so I don't lose it. Btw - bought 1/4 piece of black felt to make that dust seal behind pointer.
    78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/615161...s-1978-kz650-project
    Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s

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    08 Aug 2022 18:17 #871900 by katit
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    Looking like a roller. Just loosely assembled, but it's portable now. Ready for engine.
    Brakes assembly in progress

     
    78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/615161...s-1978-kz650-project
    Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s
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    08 Aug 2022 18:31 #871902 by Mikaw
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    It’s a roller! Not picking but want you to be safe, and maybe this is just your “assembled loosely” but your front axle clamp are not correct. The front nut gets tighten first, then the rear leaving the gap in the rear. 
    1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
    1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
    1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
    1980 KZ 750 E1
    Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
    Jimi Hendrix.

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    08 Aug 2022 19:05 #871903 by katit
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    Hey! I appreciate it. Also it is loose assembly- I want to know about things.

    when I do final - I read book for torque values so it probably will be mentioned there. But anyways- reason for posting all the pictures is so people see and perhaps notice stuff. 

    on brake disks I did final torque on bolts but didn’t bend those lock washers just in case.. 
    78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/615161...s-1978-kz650-project
    Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s
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    08 Aug 2022 23:52 #871908 by Wookie58
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    The bike is looking really good Katit, you have done a great job over a short time scale
    1982 KZ1000 Ltd
    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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    09 Aug 2022 02:45 #871911 by Scirocco
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    It’s a roller! Not picking but want you to be safe, and maybe this is just your “assembled loosely” but your front axle clamp are not correct. The front nut gets tighten first, then the rear leaving the gap in the rear. 
    As Mikaw mentioned, the axle clamp has a arrow mark that has to be pointed into the driving dircetion.


     
    My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

    www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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    09 Aug 2022 05:25 #871917 by hardrockminer
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    Newer models have the arrow.  Older ones don't.
    I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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    09 Aug 2022 05:52 #871918 by Scirocco
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    Sorry to say hardrockminer but this screen shot was taken from the first 1976 service manual.

     
    My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

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