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Wakt out KZ1000 15 Oct 2018 10:31 #792330

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This engine must have ran like shit all the way till it didn't.

#2 rings were so stuck i had to pull the wrist pin, leave the piston in the cylinder and remove the entire assembly. Then hammer the piston out.

Too bad I also broke off the mounting boss for the missing timing chain guide rail :(

Looking for a "new" cylinder set.

Kyle



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Wakt out KZ1000 15 Oct 2018 18:01 #792345

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Cleaned the block/transmission and liberally applied Por-15. now NONE of the screws will be removable. This shit is like metal when it dries. Not what I was going for.. minor mistake

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Wakt out KZ1000 15 Oct 2018 21:08 #792353

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NONE of the screws will be removable......

I really hope that the clutch springs that have been compressed for the last 40 years are not shot, or that the clutch plates are not badly worn, or that there are no bent shift forks, or bad transmission gears or bearings, or broken parts of the missing chain tensioner in there, or scum clogging the oil pump screen, or ..........................
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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Wakt out KZ1000 16 Oct 2018 04:57 #792357

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I have had the covers off so the screws will come out with a little work. I should have done this properly and taken apart the engine. Wont do it again, i promise.

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Wakt out KZ1000 19 Oct 2018 10:00 #792546

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Can you spot all the non kawa parts?

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Wakt out KZ1000 19 Oct 2018 15:18 #792564

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Test fitting most of the parts today

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Wakt out KZ1000 21 Oct 2018 01:12 #792630

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Looking good!
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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Wakt out KZ1000 21 Oct 2018 18:28 #792664

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Now on to color choices. I wanted to go with the Ducati red but my lady loves the Kawasaki deep blue. I’m not a purist as is obvious so I may use a custom color.

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Wakt out KZ1000 21 Oct 2018 20:26 #792668

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waktaylor wrote: Cleaned the block/transmission and liberally applied Por-15.


One thing to note about POR15. The color is not UV stable without a top coat. Eventually it turns dull and gray. From this page

www.por15.com/POR-15-Technical-Information_ep_62.html

"POR-15 is sensitive to UV light (sun) and must be topcoated before prolonged exposure to sunlight"
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100

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Wakt out KZ1000 22 Oct 2018 04:05 #792670

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I remembered reading that. I’ll have to add that. I’m gonna redo the clutch and alternator covers. I should have have taken the block apart all the way first.

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Wakt out KZ1000 22 Oct 2018 19:04 #792700

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Day cutting and grinding. Custom rear set mounts and passenger peg mounts to come.

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Wakt out KZ1000 23 Oct 2018 14:26 #792732

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Engine apart bam!

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