Author Topic: Yes, a Z1 & H1- unofficial Kawasaki thread - H2 is now a rider!!! (Read 248752 times)

02z06dave · « **Reply #1275 on:** October 09, 2017, 06:11:45 PM »

It sounds good. I hope you the issues sorted out and get it in the road soon. It's going to be a real stunner

Stev-o · « **Reply #1276 on:** October 09, 2017, 07:13:48 PM »

Quote from: 02z06dave on October 09, 2017, 06:11:45 PM

It sounds good. I hope you the issues sorted out and get it in the road soon. It's going to be a real stunner

Thanks Dave. It's the little things that are frustrating, like not finding quality parts. You've had similar issues with your builds.

At least I'm not rushing to get a rider before winter settles in, it was still 90 degrees here today.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #1277 on:** October 10, 2017, 10:37:22 AM »

I wonder if you could soak those check valves in a mild solvent for a bit and then tightly hook-up the inlet to a Safety Clean parts washing tank(they have high volume/low pressure pumps)and try blowing some fresh parts washing fluid through the line Stev-o ?

Stev-o · « **Reply #1278 on:** October 10, 2017, 03:11:18 PM »

Quick update.....if you recall, I purchased a pump and oil lines from a Triples forum member in Hawaii. He promptly shipped them, sent tracking info, and when I tracked the package, it went through USPS in Grand Rapids MI. WTF?

Anyway, I received the parts yesterday, and all looked good...

So at lunchtime today, I stopped by my buddies shop, he had an idea to test the lines. He had an old tool [Honda!] that he's used to pressure test engines.
We hooked the tool up to the lines, pumped the ball and around 3psi, the check valves released...woohoo! So, I am very optimistic at this point but not super confident that this will be the last of the issues as this bike has been a roller coaster ride!!!

Here's the Honda tool...

BTW - if any of you have had Nils vapor blast parts for you, you'll know he always sends a treat when returning your parts.
Well, Mike in Hawaii does too!

ekpent · « **Reply #1279 on:** October 10, 2017, 06:24:46 PM »

I've been buying stuff from the wrong people ! Those nuts look good. That is kind of strange your package for awhile was 45 miles to the north of me after coming out of Hawaii. Seem like LA or a west coast city would be the major hub. Hope it liked our fall colors

Stev-o · « **Reply #1280 on:** October 10, 2017, 06:38:31 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on October 10, 2017, 06:24:46 PM

I've been buying stuff from the wrong people ! Those nuts look good. That is kind of strange your package for awhile was 45 miles to the north of me after coming out of Hawaii. Seem like LA or a west coast city would be the major hub. Hope it liked our fall colors

It was a screw up, he shipped it Priorty and expected delivery was Sat. Tracking info indicated there was a delay, then USPS delivers it on Monday - a Federal Holiday. Go figure....

tweakin · « **Reply #1281 on:** October 10, 2017, 08:15:49 PM »

Love getting a little surprise in parts box when they arrive. Nils is one of the best!

CycleRanger · « **Reply #1282 on:** October 10, 2017, 08:46:40 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on October 10, 2017, 03:11:18 PM

Quick update.....if you recall, I purchased a pump and oil lines from a Triples forum member in Hawaii. He promptly shipped them, sent tracking info, and when I tracked the package, it went through USPS in Grand Rapids MI. WTF?
Well, it is a foreign country after all.

Here's the Honda tool...

That is old-school! Looks to be the same vintage as my sync rig.

Are those oil lines nylon?

Stev-o · « **Reply #1283 on:** October 10, 2017, 09:23:27 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on October 10, 2017, 08:15:49 PM

Love getting a little surprise in parts box when they arrive.

Me too! Other surprises I've received include a key chain and a Yoshi piston

Quote from: CycleRanger on October 10, 2017, 08:46:40 PM

Quote from: Stev-o on October 10, 2017, 03:11:18 PM
Quick update.....if you recall, I purchased a pump and oil lines from a Triples forum member in Hawaii. He promptly shipped them, sent tracking info, and when I tracked the package, it went through USPS in Grand Rapids MI. WTF?
Well, it is a foreign country after all.

Here's the Honda tool...

That is old-school! Looks to be the same vintage as my sync rig.

Are those oil lines nylon?

Yes, I believe they are nylon. I bet one of you guys can figure out how to repop these

innovativems · « **Reply #1284 on:** October 11, 2017, 05:16:16 AM »

You're in the home stretch. You'll be rippin wheelies in no time!

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SF · « **Reply #1285 on:** October 11, 2017, 12:30:55 PM »

Contact Darth on KTOG forum He might be making them again

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SF · « **Reply #1286 on:** October 11, 2017, 12:33:49 PM »

Quote from: SF on October 11, 2017, 12:30:55 PM

Contact Darth on KTOG forum He might be making them again

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Try and source some serviceable check valves you will need them

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RAFster122s · « **Reply #1287 on:** October 11, 2017, 01:53:59 PM »

The check valves are pretty low pressure units to open at 3PSI.

David

Stev-o · « **Reply #1288 on:** October 11, 2017, 02:13:54 PM »

Quote from: SF on October 11, 2017, 12:33:49 PM

Quote from: SF on October 11, 2017, 12:30:55 PM
Contact Darth on KTOG forum He might be making them again

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Try and source some serviceable check valves you will need them

I spoke to Darth [Jim] a couple weeks ago about my oil pump, he gave me good info on how to rebuild it [pretty basic].

I've posted on his KTOP oil lines thread, no response and another member mentioned he is currently not making them [he bought a custom truck with a blower and is playing with that]

Stev-o · « **Reply #1289 on:** October 17, 2017, 04:14:37 PM »

Well, we have a rider!!!! There is still a few minor little things that need to be done but once the "new" oil pump and lines were installed that issue seems to be resolved. Bike starts right up and idles nice. Only have done about 35 test miles so far, was out of town for five days [Florida].

First impression: this bike is fast! I'm trying my best to keep it below 5K RPM for break-in...

MoMo · « **Reply #1290 on:** October 17, 2017, 05:34:24 PM »

Looks good, congrats Steve...Larry

tweakin · « **Reply #1291 on:** October 17, 2017, 07:37:19 PM »

Nice! Congrats Steve o!

innovativems · « **Reply #1292 on:** October 17, 2017, 07:45:19 PM »

Ah ya!!! Looks killer!

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ken65 · « **Reply #1293 on:** October 17, 2017, 08:17:31 PM »

Sweet bike.

KayOne · « **Reply #1294 on:** October 17, 2017, 09:36:49 PM »

Good job hanging in there on a difficult build. Now time to enjoy riding!

scunny · « **Reply #1295 on:** October 17, 2017, 10:36:14 PM »

Damn that's pretty.
I now have to manfully not look at H1's for sale. Bugger.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #1296 on:** October 18, 2017, 12:29:27 AM »

Put some Break-in miles on that big 2-stroke MACHINE Stev-o

This is the best time of year,even a few night rides

I don't think it will hurt the bike to let the engine spin through the gears w/o getting it up into 5th

ekpent · « **Reply #1297 on:** October 18, 2017, 04:27:00 AM »

Great job Steve for saving another one.Looks fantastic.Enjoy the ride and all the comments it will garner when you have that parked around.
What up next on your project list ?

MikeSimon · « **Reply #1298 on:** October 18, 2017, 07:50:03 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on October 17, 2017, 04:14:37 PM

First impression: this bike is fast!

Duh! That should not have been a surprise...

02z06dave · « **Reply #1299 on:** October 18, 2017, 07:54:20 AM »

Congrats stev-o! It looks great

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Author Topic: Yes, a Z1 & H1- unofficial Kawasaki thread - H2 is now a rider!!! (Read 248752 times)

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