1979 KZ1000 A3A MKII Resurrection

Originally posted comments regarding this project in my first "Howdy" thread.  Here's a picture of the beginning. 


Just finished up painting the engine cases. Some pics..


After cleaning and clearing threaded holes.



 
Rest of frame awaiting attention....
 
Found this set on Ebay for a very reasonable price!

Hope to be posting some progress as I trudge along.

That's going to look nice!!

Once the chassis catches up with the bodywork and motor it will look great.

Update!!  Things have been a bit lively on the "other Life" front so finally getting back to posting a few items. As mentioned elsewhere, waiting on two OEM front discs that I purchased on ebay.  Once in hand will send to Todd at TrueDisk LLC for resurfacing.  Bottom end of engine is intact. Had to acquire new (for me) engine covers.  Except for the Dyno cover.  Was able to 'restore' it after having the pitted chrome removed by a local shop.  I decided to go with lightly polished covers from earlier models.  The original dyno cover is the one with the black background and "Kawasaki" coming through.  Otherwise, I was looking at trying to find a brand new one.  This one came out okay for an old gal undergoing a moderate face-lift. 

Moving on to the chassis items. Going to leave the top end, clutch, and dyno off until block is in the frame and the rolling chassis is on the lift.  My days of lifting an entire KZ1000 engine into the chassis on its center stand, are over!  Should be able to manage with only the lower end.  Other option may be laying the engine block on its side and placing the frame over it; then bringing the whole piece upright for rest of the work.  That worlked with my Norton project....

  

Got 2 front rotors off ebay. 4.97mm and 4.92mm left on them. Just shipped them to Tom at TrueDiskLLC I Michigan for refacing.  Pretty sure I lucked out. Thanks to you all for the feedback and suggestions.  
 
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