Barn find... Take a look at my jugs

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Barn find... Take a look at my jugs

08 Mar 2013 12:39 - 08 Mar 2013 12:48
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So last year, i found a 77 kz650 engine for a good price. I figured I would use it for spare parts. I finally got around to taking it apart last weekend, but the cylinders brought up some questions. They have some rust on them, and really look like crap. I tried to scrape by findernail along them, and there is no noticable bumps or imperfections in the cylinder wall. What I am wondering is whether this wear is normal for an engine that has sit for a VERY long time.

The engine ran fine last summer, but should I have the cylinders honed? Is the engine fine as is?

Anyways, here are some pictures:

EDIT:

Sorry, I am at work and the pictures do not seem to want to upload... I will have to attach the pictures when I get home.
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Re: Barn find... Take a look at my jugs

08 Mar 2013 12:57
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murr50 wrote: So last year, i found a 77 kz650 engine for a good price. I figured I would use it for spare parts. I finally got around to taking it apart last weekend, but the cylinders brought up some questions. They have some rust on them, and really look like crap. I tried to scrape by findernail along them, and there is no noticable bumps or imperfections in the cylinder wall. What I am wondering is whether this wear is normal for an engine that has sit for a VERY long time.

The engine ran fine last summer, but should I have the cylinders honed? Is the engine fine as is?

Anyways, here are some pictures:

EDIT:

Sorry, I am at work and the pictures do not seem to want to upload... I will have to attach the pictures when I get home.

Firefox versions greater than 17 are not working for uploading pictures on this site. Use Internet Explorer instead.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
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08 Mar 2013 13:00
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Ya I am using internet explorer. My employer has a pretty intense filter on what internet activity is allowed.. I cannot see pictures in posts either.
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Re: Barn find... Take a look at my jugs

08 Mar 2013 13:33 - 08 Mar 2013 13:37
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Then it must be your photo file size is too big. The size is limited to 2 megs on this site. Try resizing a copy of your pictures and reloading these smaller sized images.

Here's a guide on how to do it: www.kzrider.com/forum/8-about-the-site/1...ost-pics-resize-pics

As far as the IE filters, don't know what to tell you about that. You must have kids then, LOL. May want to ease the restrictions a bit.
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08 Mar 2013 14:28
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Alright, I have resized my pictures... one more try
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08 Mar 2013 16:37
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If your not comfortable with your jugs you could get an augmentation....
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08 Mar 2013 16:44
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lushbaugh wrote: If your not comfortable with your jugs you could get an augmentation....

I really really tried to refrain from such comments...and in a twisted way, it gives me comfort to know I am not alone :)
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08 Mar 2013 17:35
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......didn't he mean "get a 810 piston kit?"...... :woohoo:
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08 Mar 2013 18:26
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If your on a really tight budget I would just run a bottle brush through those and use em.

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08 Mar 2013 20:32
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baldy110 wrote: If your on a really tight budget I would just run a bottle brush through those and use em.

Thanks Baldy.

I am gonna drop by a mechanic in town and see if he can do a quick hone job. If not, I'll be making a purchase
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