1980 KZ1000E ST project

A thing of beauty if you ask me.

R

"A thing of beauty and a joy forever." That's what my mentor Carl said about the work we did.
Steve

I did not bolt down the valve cover as it is easier to put in the frame with it off. Plus I do not want to scratch it. Many connections remain too. Starter cable, carb holders, etc. But I think I'll put it in the frame when possible. This one is much heavier than a 550 motor so I'll need a helper. My son is home from college for the summer, so probably in the next few days. Thursday I have a ton of chassis parts coming and will get to some more leaning and touch up. Lots to go.

Engine assembly went exactly as expected. I was able to get rings set correctly and in the block and everything bolted up and torqued down. There was compression while turning the crank to set the cam timing. Tensioner in last and the slack was taken up nicely.

I still need a battery and tires too.

More to come. R

Hi R, looking good! Nice work! Hope them parts work out for you. I know you won't be interested in old tires.
But there is a matched set of a 17" x 19" white lettered that fit that bike sitting on rims. That are going to be unmounted and offered local on Cr Lst.
Keep them pictures coming.

The lump is going back in the frame tonight. Will get some pics then. Final touch painting done on the motor. Top tree clamp, motor mounts and anything else needing black. :woohoo:

R

Here a few pics. One stripped valve cover bolt. Had torque at 87 inch pounds but the thread peeled right off. An easy enough fis as its on of the thru bolts, but I had a one that was weakened also that is not a thru bolt. I teflon taped and they both bit well, but helicoil forthcoming. Otherwise things look good by me. I have suction at each intake and it's holding oil.

A few pics. R

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Wow! Lookin' really good R!

How I admire your speed and efficiency at this. It won't be long now I reckon before the only tool you'll be needing is your ride camera!

Thanks, i am getting psyched for start up! I think she will be on the road in June for sure. R

hey all. as soon as i turn the key on i get the starter. tracing wires now but if anyone knows of this please respond. R

Check the connector coming from the right controls. Sounds like a wire is switched.
Steve

Good call Steve. I forgot to put the clutch lock out switchi and grounded. The key wire ground. Hot to the stop circuit. No gas or carbs on yet but soon. Here's a pics. I love this bike. R