The rusty hulk

The rusty hulk 24 Jun 2021 10:01 #850708

Mikaw Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 4898 Thank you received: 1859	wrote: Still building up confidence. Wish I was there. Looking good. 1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4 1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD 1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD 1980 KZ 750 E1 Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens. Jimi Hendrix.
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The rusty hulk 26 Jun 2021 05:06 #850771

73z1 Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 511 Thank you received: 103	Still building up confidence. Wish I was there. Looking good. Thanks for the note.
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The rusty hulk 26 Jun 2021 05:08 #850772

73z1 Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 511 Thank you received: 103	The following user(s) said Thank You: KZJOE900
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The rusty hulk 26 Jun 2021 14:07 #850782

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Are you going to shave the side fins down to aluminum?

Mikaw, you're over thinking this. It's not the end of the world if you do something incorrectly and have to split cases again. When I was working with one of my Z1B's I had to tear the engine down five times trying to figure out why the kick shaft was making grinding noises when the engine turned over. Turns out it was because the transmission wasn't standard. The muscles in my shoulders were very tired from all the shrugging!

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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The rusty hulk 30 Jun 2021 05:35 #850944

73z1 Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 511 Thank you received: 103	Are you going to shave the side fins down to aluminum? I will sand head fins when complete.
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The rusty hulk 30 Jun 2021 05:36 #850945

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The rusty hulk 30 Jun 2021 11:39 #850965

hardrockminer Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 2928 Thank you received: 1022	Getting close! Do you plan to re-paint the DOHC on the stator and points covers? 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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The rusty hulk 02 Jul 2021 04:40 #851080

73z1 Topic Author Offline Sustaining Member Posts: 511 Thank you received: 103	Do you plan to re-paint the DOHC on the stator and points covers? I replaced the alternator cover after photo.
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The rusty hulk 02 Jul 2021 04:41 #851081

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The rusty hulk 03 Jul 2021 05:58 #851157

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The point at which a Z1 in the midst of a frame-off starts to look like a Z1 again is one of the most satisfying experiences in the entire process. Lookin' good.

It's interesting to observe other enthusiasts techniques and order of reassembly. If we were into the top end at all, we always opt to install the motor sans jugs & head to lighten the load.

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