Author Topic: 1974 Kawasaki H1 500 Triple Project (Read 11822 times)

tango911 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2013, 07:07:33 PM »

Finally a roller, now you have a better idea how she will look.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #26 on:** May 19, 2013, 02:44:53 AM »

I like it....

grcamna2 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2013, 06:59:45 AM »

Tango,
I wondered if you'll use the stock o.e. front brake caliper ?

tango911 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:34:54 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on May 20, 2013, 06:59:45 AM

Tango,
I wondered if you'll use the stock o.e. front brake caliper ?

yes i will. eventually ill drill out the front rotor. It will mainly be a ride a few times a month rider/show maybe.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2013, 02:19:06 PM »

I can't remember if you mentioned it yet,but I wondered if you're going stock all the way w/ the motor ?

tango911 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:05:28 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on May 20, 2013, 02:19:06 PM

I can't remember if you mentioned it yet,but I wondered if you're going stock all the way w/ the motor ?

it is pretty much all stock. cylinders are bored two over. It has a modified clutch, wiseco pistons and thats about it for the motor. the bike will be semi cafe/custom, stock seat, lower than stock bars.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2013, 04:07:01 PM »

That sounds Great !

jeff kushner · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2013, 09:34:09 AM »

Sure looks SWEET Tango but I hope that you remembered to rotate that collar down on the kickstarter shaft before you assembled it or you're gonna kick yourself in the head when it doesn't return but my guess is that anyone who can pull off a build that nice, doesn't forget the little things.

I recently and finally completed my 74 H2B as my go-fast bike. I didn't want to touch my 75 so the 74 was drafted for a full on port job, cut pistons, heavy plates, vm34's (got a set of 38's too) and all the rest of the package. i'm getting the jetting down tighter and tighter but it's a process that takes a lot of time and I've been a little short on that.

Your build looks great so post up some pics when you get it up and running. In the meantime, for moral support, here's a couple pics of my B. I installed the cans after more then a few blasts down my street just so I could announce it's presence(after installing my foam filters of course)!
jeff

tango911 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:23:42 AM »

nice bike Jeff and nice work!! engine and carbs look amazing. Yes, i cant wait to get this beast on the road. the Higgspeeds should sound crazy!!

thanks for the encouragement!

madScientist · « **Reply #34 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:34:14 AM »

My goodness these things are gorgeous!

I gotta get this F finished so i can start on mine!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 10, 2013, 03:30:40 PM »

Tango,how's the H1 coming lately ?

tango911 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 11, 2013, 02:51:16 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on June 10, 2013, 03:30:40 PM

Tango,how's the H1 coming lately ?

So dang slow!! on hold till i get some sohc things shipped out, I have a CB500T to finish for a customer. Then a CB200 Engine top end rebuild. Then i can focus on my three CB750's two will be sold. I also came across a parts lot, ill be posting some more for sale in another thread.

thanks for asking!!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 11, 2013, 04:04:49 PM »

All Right ! M/C Repair Shop

You're doing what you Love Tango.

I pray you'll develop an excellent customer base for years to come & that many of your customers will be willing to be correctly educated on "what it takes" to do a good job on their bike.

You do Great work.

tango911 · « **Reply #38 on:** June 11, 2013, 05:29:30 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on June 11, 2013, 04:04:49 PM

All Right ! M/C Repair Shop You're doing what you Love Tango.

I pray you'll develop an excellent customer base for years to come & that many of your customer will be willing to be correctly educated on "what it takes" to do a good job on their bike.

You do Great work.

thanks man!! i need that!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 28, 2013, 04:11:59 PM »

How you doing lately Tango ?

Stev-o · « **Reply #40 on:** August 28, 2013, 05:02:01 PM »

You should sell it to me since you are so busy

tango911 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 28, 2013, 11:19:28 PM »

been fixing everyone elses bikes and finishing a flip. in a bout a week, ill be back on the H1 and should finish up just in time for winter HA HA.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 30, 2013, 07:31:10 AM »

"winter" isn't such a bad time to break-in one of those triples.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 11, 2013, 04:06:45 PM »

Hey Tango.

Stev-o · « **Reply #44 on:** September 11, 2013, 04:09:05 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on September 11, 2013, 04:06:45 PM

Hey Tango....

.....whatcha been doing??

tango911 · « **Reply #45 on:** September 11, 2013, 09:21:52 PM »

been wrenching on customer bikes. Just brought back an 86 XR80 today, swapped out fork seals on a CB550 cafe and working on a 70's CB750 Chopper some dude can get running right. I promise a progress report on the h1 and cb750 build in a couple weeks

Wrenching all day tomorrow!! yay!!

tango911 · « **Reply #46 on:** December 11, 2013, 03:08:48 PM »

short update, engine is in. now for the small stuff.

Greggo · « **Reply #47 on:** December 11, 2013, 03:36:29 PM »

It's looking great Tango!

Stev-o · « **Reply #48 on:** December 11, 2013, 04:51:20 PM »

Can't wait to see it smoke! You move yet?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #49 on:** December 12, 2013, 11:46:13 AM »

Tango,
That motor looks clean enough to eat off of,it'd be a shame to take her out on the Winter roads to break it in...

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Author Topic: 1974 Kawasaki H1 500 Triple Project (Read 11822 times)