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KZ1000 full spa 01 Feb 2022 13:51 #861609

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Hi everyone, 
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I will start here the "blog" of the "full spa" restoration, not a concours attempt, just a fairly thorough bubble bath and scrubbing of the old gal who looked very neglected.

(can't seem to upload pictures right now, maybe it's that rule of having 2 messages verified - so I'm posting this without pictures and will add more messages later with photos)
WA state, USA
1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
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1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
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2004 Jaguar XJR
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KZ1000 full spa 01 Feb 2022 15:09 #861616

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Here we go, this is the scene of the strip-down, I'm trying to be methodical to an extent:



 
WA state, USA
1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400
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KZ1000 full spa 01 Feb 2022 18:08 #861624

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Here are some older photos showing the pretty sorry state of the cosmetics:

 

 

 

 
WA state, USA
1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400
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KZ1000 full spa 01 Feb 2022 18:11 #861625

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Behind the sprocket cover, there is a liberal amount of a spcial good-for-rust-prevention mix of dirt and grease and spider poop:
 

And here is the spider :
 

 
WA state, USA
1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400
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KZ1000 full spa 01 Feb 2022 18:21 #861627

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I have one question, regarding my petcock.
Would y'all say that this diaphragm is good enough, or needs replacing ?
It did not seem to leak before I removed it.
 

 
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1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400
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KZ1000 full spa 01 Feb 2022 19:10 #861628

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Looks like you will be little busy. I would look for a full petcock rebuild kit.
 
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
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KZ1000 full spa 02 Feb 2022 01:12 #861635

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Looks like you will be little busy. I would look for a full petcock rebuild kit.


 
Thanks, I'm ordering a kit from z1enterprises.

Next question: exhaust clamps and collars.
They have a susbtstantial patina of rust.
See below a photo where one collar and one clamp have been wire-brushed (the collars are trickier to scrub, I can finish with a rotary tool).

Would y'all think they can be re-used, or are they too pitted ? (especially the collars)
 
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1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400
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KZ1000 full spa 02 Feb 2022 01:35 #861637

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A steel wire brush on aluminum parts create a rough surface. A brass wire brush on soft and sensitive surfaces like alu gives you a smooth finish.
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KZ1000 full spa 02 Feb 2022 06:16 #861643

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A steel wire brush on aluminum parts create a rough surface. A brass wire brush on soft and sensitive surfaces like alu gives you a smooth finish.
Yes. Well these exhaust clamp/collar items are seriously crusted so they need the big wire wheel. For the engine covers, I'll go more gently for sure....

But are you meaning that the exhaust clamp/collar items need a smooth finish, in order to perform their function ?
WA state, USA
1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400

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KZ1000 full spa 02 Feb 2022 08:28 #861655

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The pitting on your exhaust collars and clamps is purely cosmetic, and will not affect the performance of their function.
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'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker
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KZ1000 full spa 02 Feb 2022 08:45 #861657

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The pitting on your exhaust collars and clamps is purely cosmetic, and will not affect the performance of their function.
Thanks Skidmark,
I'll scrub the clamps and the collars (even if they'll be hidden from view) and reinstall them... soon.

Another question for the experienced gearheads: Does this sprocket look healthy to you ?
(it does to me, I mean the teeth don't look all carved and bent like they did on my old XL600R which had seen copious amounts of wheelie practice)

 
WA state, USA
1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
1991 Yamaha 1200 VMax
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
1971 Buick Riviera boat-tail
2004 Jaguar XJR
1999 Dodge Ram 5.7L Magnum
1977 John Deere 400
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KZ1000 full spa 02 Feb 2022 11:45 #861675

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The gear looks ok. But if your going to replace the chain get new gears. Everything wears together and lasts longs. Here’s the catch 22. If your replacing the chain go to a 530 if you don’t already have that side.
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