Author Topic: Yes, a Z1 & H1- unofficial Kawasaki thread - H2 is now a rider!!! (Read 302342 times)

goldarrow · « **Reply #350 on:** August 12, 2013, 10:30:15 PM »

At least two things that I will never be patient enough to do: polishing and spoke wheels

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #351 on:** August 13, 2013, 12:43:46 AM »

I can't believe that you stooged me out of that engine Steve, I was gonna pay Godffrey a grand for it, I hope you gave him a little extra for your act of deceit? 30 pieces of silver? Hey? Oops, sorry, I have "Drama Queen" issues.........

Stev-o · « **Reply #352 on:** August 13, 2013, 06:00:28 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 13, 2013, 12:43:46 AM

I can't believe that you stooged me out of that engine Steve, I was gonna pay Godffrey a grand for it, I hope you gave him a little extra for your act of deceit? 30 pieces of silver? Hey? Oops, sorry, I have "Drama Queen" issues.........

Sorry I stooged ya, but you had your chance to buy it as I dragged my feet deciding if I really needed it (of course not, but what the hell). My biggest once run is being able to lift and move it, I'm sure that thing is heavy. I'm going to look into getting a rolling engine stand.

Godffery · « **Reply #353 on:** August 13, 2013, 06:13:55 AM »

FYI Stev-O,
I just got the call this morning; says he'll be here about noon today.

Stev-o · « **Reply #354 on:** August 13, 2013, 06:26:44 AM »

Quote from: Godffery on August 13, 2013, 06:13:55 AM

FYI Stev-O,
I just got the call this morning; says he'll be here about noon today.

Great, thanks for the update.

Godffery · « **Reply #355 on:** August 13, 2013, 11:59:02 AM »

Shipper just left with your motor; said you should have it by Friday.

BTW; Check the exhaust studs before you pay him in full, he almost strapped it down with them tight against the trailer floor. 8 I

Stev-o · « **Reply #356 on:** August 13, 2013, 03:09:24 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on August 13, 2013, 11:59:02 AM

Shipper just left with your motor; said you should have it by Friday.

BTW; Check the exhaust studs before you pay him in full, he almost strapped it down with them tight against the trailer floor. 8 I

Thanks for the update and heads up. He's not the best but gets the job done. Wouldn't trust him with one of my restored bikes.
My fav shipper got out of the business and is selling yachts in Florida.

BTW - Did you see my Planet Blue K5? Pretty rough....but cheap.

Godffery · « **Reply #357 on:** August 13, 2013, 06:53:27 PM »

I did, and liked it.
Would have been nice if it "fell off the trailer" and stayed at my place. = D

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #358 on:** August 13, 2013, 06:59:46 PM »

damn Steve-O...just gettin' 'em by the truckload, eh?

Stev-o · « **Reply #359 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:08:54 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on August 13, 2013, 06:53:27 PM

I did, and liked it.
Would have been nice if it "fell off the trailer" and stayed at my place. = D

Good to hear. They normally never look as good as the pics. It was a good deal. Thx.

Stev-o · « **Reply #360 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:12:19 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on August 13, 2013, 06:59:46 PM

damn Steve-O...just gettin' 'em by the truckload, eh?

Cheaper by the truckload! I'm good at buying, not too good of a seller.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #361 on:** August 15, 2013, 02:33:26 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on August 13, 2013, 06:00:28 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 13, 2013, 12:43:46 AM
I can't believe that you stooged me out of that engine Steve, I was gonna pay Godffrey a grand for it, I hope you gave him a little extra for your act of deceit? 30 pieces of silver? Hey? Oops, sorry, I have "Drama Queen" issues.........

Sorry I stooged ya, but you had your chance to buy it as I dragged my feet deciding if I really needed it (of course not, but what the hell). My biggest once run is being able to lift and move it, I'm sure that thing is heavy. I'm going to look into getting a rolling engine stand.

Good idea mate, I might build a rolling engine stand/test unit so I can test engines before I install 'em. Geez, I've been saying that for as long as I've been playing with bikes, I really must get off my arse and do it!

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #362 on:** August 17, 2013, 07:31:12 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 15, 2013, 02:33:26 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on August 13, 2013, 06:00:28 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 13, 2013, 12:43:46 AM
I can't believe that you stooged me out of that engine Steve, I was gonna pay Godffrey a grand for it, I hope you gave him a little extra for your act of deceit? 30 pieces of silver? Hey? Oops, sorry, I have "Drama Queen" issues.........

Sorry I stooged ya, but you had your chance to buy it as I dragged my feet deciding if I really needed it (of course not, but what the hell). My biggest once run is being able to lift and move it, I'm sure that thing is heavy. I'm going to look into getting a rolling engine stand.

Good idea mate, I might build a rolling engine stand/test unit so I can test engines before I install 'em. Geez, I've been saying that for as long as I've been playing with bikes, I really must get off my arse and do it!

Naw, put it off till tomorrow. Pop another coldie and kick back and think about the design of the engine stand....

RAFster122s · « **Reply #363 on:** August 17, 2013, 08:12:25 PM »

Did you make any progress on building the wheel?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #364 on:** August 17, 2013, 09:06:22 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on August 17, 2013, 07:31:12 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 15, 2013, 02:33:26 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on August 13, 2013, 06:00:28 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 13, 2013, 12:43:46 AM
I can't believe that you stooged me out of that engine Steve, I was gonna pay Godffrey a grand for it, I hope you gave him a little extra for your act of deceit? 30 pieces of silver? Hey? Oops, sorry, I have "Drama Queen" issues.........

Sorry I stooged ya, but you had your chance to buy it as I dragged my feet deciding if I really needed it (of course not, but what the hell). My biggest once run is being able to lift and move it, I'm sure that thing is heavy. I'm going to look into getting a rolling engine stand.

Good idea mate, I might build a rolling engine stand/test unit so I can test engines before I install 'em. Geez, I've been saying that for as long as I've been playing with bikes, I really must get off my arse and do it!

Naw, put it off till tomorrow. Pop another coldie and kick back and think about the design of the engine stand....

Good point Jon, I mean, I have to design it before I get off my arse and build it!

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #365 on:** August 18, 2013, 12:33:43 AM »

Terry, here's an idea for a engine stand for a motorcycle engine. You could ad a backing plate with a piece of pipe to slip in a regular car engine stand.....

http://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/2012/07/

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #366 on:** August 18, 2013, 12:45:42 AM »

Beautiful work there Jon, but way too simple for my complex mind. I want one with a fuel tank, battery, throttle, starter button etc. Hell, it should have wheels and a seat on it so I can test it under load too!

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #367 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:47:26 AM »

LOL !!

Terry, just use an old shopping cart......

Pecantree · « **Reply #368 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:14:23 AM »

Stevo

Text me if you need a hand unloading.
I'm back and not working yet. Need a ride out to the lake.

Steve

Robbo22 · « **Reply #369 on:** August 19, 2013, 01:02:01 PM »

I went to the Brit Jam in Haddam Neck CT on Sunday. There was a nice example of a Z1 although it had a Kerker Exhaust rather than the stock. I rode a Z1 in '73. Very quick and smooth but not as quick as the Kawasaki 750 2 stroke. That was quick! Wound up buying a K3.

Rob

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #370 on:** August 20, 2013, 01:13:18 AM »

The problem with the Kawasaki 4 into 4 pipes was the same as the CB750 OEM pipes, they rotted out very early in their lives. I'd rather have a kerker.

750K · « **Reply #371 on:** August 20, 2013, 10:59:43 AM »

+1 Terry, kerker and a Kawasaki go hand and hand with me. It suits and old Zed nicely.

Stev-o · « **Reply #372 on:** August 20, 2013, 02:49:02 PM »

That is a beautiful Z1, thanks for posting Robbo. No progress on mine other than I did get a spare motor from Goddfrey for it. Thanks for the offer Pecan, it is safely tucked away in the batcave for now.

I love Kerkers too, had one on my Kaw 1000 and have one for my K1 project.

This Z is getting the 4 into 4 stock style exhaust, soon.....

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #373 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:44:14 AM »

When you install the 4 into 4's Steve, add a cap full of two stroke oil through your gas tank every few fills, it won't blow much smoke, but the two stroke oil will be "fogged" through your pipes, and this will slow down the the rusting process.

Seriously, mine had 5000 miles on the odometer when I bought it, and the pipes were rotten. It's the chroming procedure that kills 'em, a lot of the acids and salts are trapped inside the pipes once they're done, and as soon as they get moisture inside them again, the rusting starts. Blow a fine mist of oil thru 'em, and they'll last a lot longer.

Or, if you intend to show it, install a Kerker and just put the OEM pipes on for shows. Cheers, Terry.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #374 on:** August 21, 2013, 03:45:23 AM »

Quote from: 750K on August 20, 2013, 10:59:43 AM

+1 Terry, kerker and a Kawasaki go hand and hand with me. It suits and old Zed nicely.

Dead right mate, and they work well too.

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Author Topic: Yes, a Z1 & H1- unofficial Kawasaki thread - H2 is now a rider!!! (Read 302342 times)