Z1000R and Z1000J - Lots of pics, and Gun-Kote oven baked paint.

531blackbanshee:

guitargeek: Thanks a lot, only hope i can get something running around April...:blink:

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RoyNor,

It is -10 C today in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My Kz550 has not seen the light of day since November 19th. Please continue to post your work. It makes the days pass a little easier.

RayNor I love your attention to detail so early in your work. Not to mention your documentation is wonderful. When work picks back up and I have the money, it will be time for me to follow you lead! Keep up the great work!!

Thank you boys!
I promise to take lots of pictures:laugh:

I have started to tear down the 1100cc engine which i planned not to do just now. But ok.




After wash, almost ready for blasting.


Ready to take out the valves etc.


Valvespring compressor. Slightly modified.








Valve on the way out.


Blasting, takes some time to do this.

And now a warning from the safety department:

The hoodman says; use SAFETY GEAR!!! (yes, im smiling to the camera, cant you see that)


I bought some used 36mm Mikuni s, and 4 KN pods.



So, i don't want the chrome finish, i want some color finish!

To remove the end cap, just heat it up on maximum heat for 10-15 seconds.


Just press the pod up, while the screwdriver keeps the cap down, and the cap is off.




The end cap is ready to be blasted and coated with a nice color. (still a secret) :woohoo:

The next days will only be sandblasting for me, ive ordered some more Gun-Kote paint, and this nice secret :silly: color for the pods and the Mikuni.

Here are some pictures of the Xenon light ordered from HERE

8 days from payment to unwrapping the box:P
Total price included shipping; 56 Dollar.















Well, i don't have a clue about quality etc...

Have a nice weekend folks, don't drink Vodka and play Rush LOUD:whistle: :whistle:

Ohhhh man I'm jealous! It's so much fun to open up one of these things for the first time and get a chance to clean out all that gunk...

I don't know about other people, but I actually enjoy media blasting. I need to get a cabinet so I'm not forced to use other people's...



By the way, I've seen Rush in concert five times.

guitargeek:

Aaah, Rush, they played i Norway for the second time ever last year, first time was back in 1979...
And of course, i was there last year:woohoo:

As for the blasting cabinet, be prepared to take some sealant on the inside on every joint and corner, because these cheap cabinet's are leaking dust out...lots!
If you buy a cheap one then... but otherwise its ok.

Now i finally have managed to actually make the cabinet dustproof.:laugh:

You do have a vacuum attached to the cabinet for dust collection, don't you? Without the vacuum, it gets pretty hard to see what you're doing...

No, not yet, the plan was to install a pipe and fan, and throw it out on the outside.
But after i installed more light in there, its easier to see what im doing.

It's kind of funny we're going almost in paralell in our projects. I nead about four good days of work on mine to finish.
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otakar:
This is therapy for me, i will not be finished according to the plan, maybe May, but thats not important.

Oki, yesterday ive ordered some goodies from Z1, and guitargeek, i will take pics of the packet when it comes

1. 12mm thread domed chrome nut for Kawasaki shock mount

2. Swingarm Needle Bearings 25x33x30mm Kawasaki Suzuki

3. Carb Holders (4) Kawasaki KZ1000 KZ1100 34mm Rubber

4. Carb/Airbox Clamps Z1 KZ1000 KZ750

5. Fuel Filter - High Capacity - Slim-line inline clear 1/4"

6. Vacuum Gauges - 4 cylinder

7. Phillips Carburetor Float Bowl Screws 4x16

8. 18mm O-Ring Kawasaki

9. APE Extra-disk Heavy Duty clutch pack

10. Cam Bearing - Z1 KZ900 KZ1000 Quantity: 16

11. Cam Chain Guide Front - Kawasaki KZ1000 KZ1100 ZN1100 ZX1100

12. Cam Chain Guide Rear - Kawasaki KZ1000 KZ1100 ZN1100 ZX1100

13. Cam end plugs - silver (4) KZ1000 KZ1100

14. Cylinder Head O-Ring Kawasaki

15. Gasket Set - KZ1100 (81-83) - Complete Set

16. Lock Washer - counter shaft sprocket

17. Oil Drain Plug - magnetic - 19mm x 1.5mm
Quantity: 2

18. Oil Filter - Emgo 10-37500 Honda Kawasaki
Quantity: 10

19. Oil Filter Washer 21mm Kawasaki

20. Piston pin circlip Quantity: 18

21. ThreeBond Liquid Gasket 1104 / 1194

22. ThreeBond Liquid Gasket 1211

23. Valve Guide Driver 7mm

24. Valve Springs - heavy duty APE Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1 KZ900 KZ650

25. Valve Stem Seal Suzuki Quantity: 18

26. Z1 Enterprises Black T-Shirt - Medium
Quantity: 2 (After i bought some Rush t-shirts and clothing i don't trust American sizes, EVERYTHING is really bigger in US, and yes, Rush are Canadians!)

27. Bolt Set - Kawasaki KZ1100 B GP series 81-82 Stainless Steel Set 521

28. Oil Filter Bolt Honda Kawasaki
Quantity: 2

They where out of stock for the APE Cam Chain Tensioner, but i can wait or buy it elsewhere.
Very satisfied with Z1 and service/order i must say.

Some pics of the last days work:


Ready for a fresh color!




Snow!


Ducttape.


The paint on the head just peels off, the paint on the cylinders where much harder to remove.