August 2024 Zukey Lake Wrench fest

Looks like a great time had by all!  I am in the throws of 2 stroke rebuilds.  Those engine stands are what I am looking for.  Some were out of stock when I tried to order.  Any suggestions are appreciated on best motor stands for work bench and for inline 4 as well as single cylinder engines.  

Thanks, Forrest

ps: any pity my way for a 650 B1 carb rebuild and possible top end check this winter?  

Forrest wrote:

Looks like a great time had by all!  I am in the throws of 2 stroke rebuilds.  Those engine stands are what I am looking for.  Some were out of stock when I tried to order.  Any suggestions are appreciated on best motor stands for work bench and for inline 4 as well as single cylinder engines.  

Thanks, Forrest

ps: any pity my way for a 650 B1 carb rebuild and possible top end check this winter?  

Forest, I found that stand online through Fakebook. It was located near Wheelhop, I called him and said go get this. I wasn’t even concerned about who owned it but I knew “we” as a group needed something like this. Wheelhop brought it with him this trip and I was completely blown away on the quality of the item. It appears to be home built, but by someone with some real fabrication talents. I have the now discontinued K&L MC25 stand, and this one will be my first go to. Upon Wheelhops departure he was so generous to leave the stand as a gift to me. I just have to say you don’t find guys like him often, someone that truely would give you his last shirt. Thank You! 

I found this on evilbay, Also there is a MC25 listed 
New Stand

 

I think I did give you my last shirt!  Ha Ha just kidding 

The 1974 Z1 motor is back home. I put a vapor honed/blasted cam cover on it today with polished "ends".
I also had a breather vapor blasted that I  polished and installed.  Just beginning to learn how to polish metal / aluminum bits but am enjoying it so far.     

Looks real nice Jim, the boys looked after you with that  

Looks like you guys had plenty of fun. I've resolved to attend next years Wrench Fest, missed too many of them already.
Thanks for keeping the tradition alive Dave!
Bill

Looking good Jim!  We should reconnect.  I would like to see your process on polishing.  My KZ650 could use a spiff once I get to it.  

Forrest wrote:

Looking good Jim!  We should reconnect.  I would like to see your process on polishing.  My KZ650 could use a spiff once I get to it.  

Good to see you back Forrest, where you been ?

Wookie58 wrote:

Forrest wrote:

Looking good Jim!  We should reconnect.  I would like to see your process on polishing.  My KZ650 could use a spiff once I get to it.  

Good to see you back Forrest, where you been ?

So far my polishing "process" is very limited.  Luckily I have acquired enough parts over the past few years that i am able to practice on some sidecovers that would otherwise be unusable.  
I will give you a call and we can get caught up.

 

Wookie58 wrote:

Forrest wrote:

Looking good Jim!  We should reconnect.  I would like to see your process on polishing.  My KZ650 could use a spiff once I get to it.  

Good to see you back Forrest, where you been ?
 

I have been distracted with that awful affliction, WORK!  Plus, too many plates spinning.  Only a year of my life behind on the F7 project and then the KH500.  In other words, no good excuses just life.  Going to retire in a couple of years.  I think 1st place I travel to and spectate will be the Isle of Man TT!  But first must restore Moto Bikes! ..... and work.

KZQ wrote:

Looks like you guys had plenty of fun. I've resolved to attend next years Wrench Fest, missed too many of them already.
Thanks for keeping the tradition alive Dave!
Bill

Looking forward to having you here at a Zukey Wrench Fest !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Added a few more pieces to the Z1 motor today.  Thanks to Randy Cole "Rscone11" who gave me a good deal on an already polished clutch cover.  Also installed the oil bypass and pressure unit I received from Clay "Asphalt900" thank you Clay also