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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 20 Sep 2021 15:30 #855547

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My Ohlins damper did the same thing. I just placed a thick o-ring between the the Ohlins damper bracket with the heim joint to where it mounted to my fairing bracket.

The o-ring limited how much the damper could move back and forth or side to side!!!

 
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!

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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 20 Sep 2021 16:16 #855549

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Two flat washers and some sections of fuel line cut to fit and all is good.  Had just enough thread length for the washers and rubber.

 
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 20 Sep 2021 18:02 #855555

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I used a steel tube as a spacer, and used an existing hole in the frame.  Once it is off the lift, I will adjust the rotation of the fork clamp.

 
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 21 Sep 2021 13:30 #855595

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I made two new hinge pins for the seat using 6mm round bar, 18-8 stainless steel.



I tested the horn, and it is dead.  Loosened and tightened the adjustment screw with 12v applied, and nothing.  Looks like I need to source a horn now.
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She's definitely a short girl.  Hasn't been off the stand since the motor went back in!

 
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 21 Sep 2021 17:04 #855605

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looks awesome. nice work!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 21 Sep 2021 17:53 #855607

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Really nice. Great job!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 21 Sep 2021 22:05 #855613

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Absolutely stunning Steve!

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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 22 Sep 2021 16:39 #855635

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Well done, beautiful transformation...
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 23 Sep 2021 07:00 #855658

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All your hard work was definitely worth it. 
It’s absolutely beautiful! 
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I couldn't help myself and rode it up and down my street yesterday.  Discovered a small oil leak that needs to be addressed.  I need to change the o-ring and oil seal at the tachometer drive.  I must have missed replacing those when I did the head. 

Minor stuff here and there to do still.  I better get off my butt and get the registration paperwork going.  I have to send a registered letter to show an attempt to contact two people that are on the title with the original owner (who gave me the bike).  He had a couple he knew as co-signers on the original loan.  He paid it off decades ago, but was lazy and never got their names removed from the title.  The couple is now divorced, and have both moved away.  He has lost touch with both for a long time now.  Once I get a non-deliverable receipt from the post office, I can use that to transfer the title with only his signature.  I should have done this a couple years ago, but since the bike was getting torn all the way down is wasn't a priority for me.  Before I take this machine out for a more serious ride/distance, I need to get it legal.  Hopefully I can get the paperwork straightened out by the time I get the rear shocks, o-ring, and seal.
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I am having an issue with my "Chinese" GPS speedometer.  I must have missed this on the one page instruction that came with it, but it appears the power wire should only be connected to 9 volts. (see picture)  The odometer LCD is only displaying the number 19.  No error code, just 19.  I only rode the bike a little over 1/2 mile yesterday, so the bike (and gauge) have not moved 19 miles.  Assuming the voltage may be the culprit, how would I be able to reduce the voltage from 12v to no more than 9v?  I am certainly no electrical wizard.  The speedometer needle seems to be functioning properly on the short test ride.  Unfortunately there is no customer support considering the gauge's origin. 

 
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