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Trying to Rescue a Late 1970s (1977??) Kawasaki KZ1000
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14 Jun 2023 04:37 #885980
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Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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Checking valve clearance with the lobe pointed away from the bucket, will result in the measured clearance being greater than if measured using the factory method by a thousands or two.
Thanks Nessism,
I'll try to remember to check the clearance the same way after running her for a bit.
Do you think the difference between the two clearance check methods is due to the camshafts rocking around a bit in their bearings, or truly being on the base circle of the lobe?
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14 Jun 2023 16:24 #885993
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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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OK then. Looks to be stock. I checked mine and it's a little different. No bolt through the center and the top is solid.
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor.../cam-chain-tensioner
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor.../cam-chain-tensioner
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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31 Jul 2023 15:14 - 31 Jul 2023 16:12 #887750
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Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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Summer is ripping by too fast while I was waiting for some gaskets, valve cover and clutch cover.
Today I semi-installed the valve cover casket. Semi-installed as I've not really tightened things down yet, just snugged.
The four rubber end caps, I reused, and gooped the circular section with some of the Permatex #58922. The package is gooped up as I put a bit there to monitor cure time. If you get this goop on your hands, it's there until epidermis shedding sloughs it away.
Next step is to recruit my strong neighbour and "frame the engine".
Once in the frame I'll lean the engine hard left to minimize oil spillage and renew the clutch cover plate, which I think, like the valve cover, is just orange silicone without a gasket.
Hopefully my progress will be less sporadic the Fall.
Thanks guys...............
Today I semi-installed the valve cover casket. Semi-installed as I've not really tightened things down yet, just snugged.
The four rubber end caps, I reused, and gooped the circular section with some of the Permatex #58922. The package is gooped up as I put a bit there to monitor cure time. If you get this goop on your hands, it's there until epidermis shedding sloughs it away.
Next step is to recruit my strong neighbour and "frame the engine".
Once in the frame I'll lean the engine hard left to minimize oil spillage and renew the clutch cover plate, which I think, like the valve cover, is just orange silicone without a gasket.
Hopefully my progress will be less sporadic the Fall.
Thanks guys...............
Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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12 Aug 2023 04:58 #888205
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The engine is framed !!
I had a young strong backed crew over yesterday morning, and we shoehorned the engine into the frame without too many paint scratches.
It'll take some careful planning on the best way to to build her up onto the wheels. Perhaps the swing arm next, then the forks.
I had an engine lift which would be useful at this point, but it's on long term loan to an unknown location.
I had a young strong backed crew over yesterday morning, and we shoehorned the engine into the frame without too many paint scratches.
It'll take some careful planning on the best way to to build her up onto the wheels. Perhaps the swing arm next, then the forks.
I had an engine lift which would be useful at this point, but it's on long term loan to an unknown location.
Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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12 Aug 2023 12:31 #888215
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1974 Z1A
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welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
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530 conversion
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Scotty
1974 Z1A
1015
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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12 Aug 2023 14:56 #888225
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
And more
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I must be at the other end of the black hole because I have 3 engine hoists and 3 engine stands. I've never even bought one in my life.
On the subject the next thing I install is the centerstand so I can put it on the lift table, block up the front and strap it down.
On the subject the next thing I install is the centerstand so I can put it on the lift table, block up the front and strap it down.
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
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12 Aug 2023 19:03 #888231
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Scotty
1974 Z1A
1015
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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Scotty
1974 Z1A
1015
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
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15 Aug 2023 06:03 #888276
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Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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I must be at the other end of the black hole because I have 3 engine hoists and 3 engine stands. I've never even bought one in my life.
On the subject the next thing I install is the centerstand so I can put it on the lift table, block up the front and strap it down.
Thanks Kelly E. The centerstand is a good suggestion. Nice looking clean up on your engine.
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24 Aug 2023 16:49 #888678
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I had a bit of time to re-seal that engine case clutch cover that was installed with the ugly orange silicone and no gasket.
Leaned the frame engine unit hard to the alternator side to prevent oil spillage, which worked well.
Not stripped threads, but I did have to use a an M6 1.0 tap to clean silicone and dirt out of the threaded holes.
Clutch looks fine to me so I'm not inclined to take it apart and clean and inspect the plates, which might proven to be a regrettable decision.
Can we interpret those four etched lines on the clutch gear? At the red arrow head.
She's pretty clean on the inside, with just a wisp of soot on the bottom of the case.
The oil level sight glass was dirty, but wiggling a wee paint brush around through the holes restored its clarity.
Feedback appreciated.............
Leaned the frame engine unit hard to the alternator side to prevent oil spillage, which worked well.
Not stripped threads, but I did have to use a an M6 1.0 tap to clean silicone and dirt out of the threaded holes.
Clutch looks fine to me so I'm not inclined to take it apart and clean and inspect the plates, which might proven to be a regrettable decision.
Can we interpret those four etched lines on the clutch gear? At the red arrow head.
She's pretty clean on the inside, with just a wisp of soot on the bottom of the case.
The oil level sight glass was dirty, but wiggling a wee paint brush around through the holes restored its clarity.
Feedback appreciated.............
Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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25 Aug 2023 08:33 #888696
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Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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Sorry, I can't help with the hash marks on the clutch basket, but the leaning over of the bike to service the clutch is a time honored tradition. Couldn't tell you how many times I've seen it done at the race track. Good job!
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!
[strike]Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit[/strike]
Wife's BIG bike......[strike] 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and [strike]factory FI[/strike] Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods[/strike] SOLD
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25 Aug 2023 11:02 #888700
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Buttoned up the clutch cover today, hoping that everything within is A-OK.
I ordered the wrong gasket, so made my own with some high quality gasket sheet saved for just such purposes.
And gooped the sealing surfaces as this holds back engine oil that is being thrashed harshly by the spinning clutch.
I'll wait 2-days for the goop to cure, then tilt back the frame/engine unit.
Meanwhile, I'll see if I can get the swingarm in.
I think I painted myself in a corner regarding reassembly, but my friend has a chainfall that he uses with a 4 by 4 in the garage attic manway.
I ordered the wrong gasket, so made my own with some high quality gasket sheet saved for just such purposes.
And gooped the sealing surfaces as this holds back engine oil that is being thrashed harshly by the spinning clutch.
I'll wait 2-days for the goop to cure, then tilt back the frame/engine unit.
Meanwhile, I'll see if I can get the swingarm in.
I think I painted myself in a corner regarding reassembly, but my friend has a chainfall that he uses with a 4 by 4 in the garage attic manway.
Nothing quite like the rip of a Big KZ
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25 Aug 2023 11:06 #888701
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