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Offline P.abrera

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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #175 on: December 23, 2014, 05:18:12 PM »
If it helps, I think these wheels were shared across a number of kawasakis. Far as i can tell by looking at fiches, these are off an 82-83 Kz 750. Marked as Enkei-2. 18" rear/19" front. Rear disc though. Pity, im quite fond of the look of a rear drum like on the stock 550.


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« Reply #176 on: December 24, 2014, 01:00:04 AM »
Took a break from bike building to knock out some quick n dirty tools that have been impossible to find at our local hardwares. An 18 mm spark plug wrench for the tricky 550 spark plug cavity and a c-spanner for when i do the headbearings.


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #177 on: December 24, 2014, 01:25:48 AM »
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #178 on: December 28, 2014, 12:27:52 AM »
Took a few months but the Engine's finally done. Time to get it in a frame and start her up!


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #179 on: December 29, 2014, 03:57:33 PM »
That motor looks awesome
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #180 on: December 29, 2014, 04:28:46 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy28c on December 29, 2014, 03:57:33 PM
That motor looks awesome

Thanks. It was in pretty shabby shape when I took it home. Been getting lots of solid advice on this forum plus lots of elbow grease every other weekend. I think I put all the pieces back together properly ...Remains to be seen whether it will actually start


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #181 on: December 29, 2014, 05:21:06 PM »
I concur.  What you've done with that engine is nothing short of miraculous.  Outstanding work!
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #182 on: December 29, 2014, 08:13:20 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 29, 2014, 05:21:06 PM
I concur.  What you've done with that engine is nothing short of miraculous.  Outstanding work!

Here's hopin shes a runner after all that work. Next challege: electricals


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #183 on: December 30, 2014, 07:27:08 PM »
Some "custom" action   was missing some fiddly bits on my rear MC, quicker (and cheaper) to make than order.


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« Reply #184 on: January 02, 2015, 11:29:19 PM »
Working on a tail at a friends shop. Nothing like having d right tools...and guidance


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #185 on: January 02, 2015, 11:46:38 PM »
Nice!
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #186 on: January 03, 2015, 03:19:49 AM »
Nice, Paolo. Did you leave the superstructure in place to form the cowl, or will it be removed? Or will the cowl even be removable?
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« Reply #187 on: January 03, 2015, 03:46:06 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on January 03, 2015, 03:19:49 AM
Nice, Paolo. Did you leave the superstructure in place to form the cowl, or will it be removed? Or will the cowl even be removable?
Its just tacked to the rail to help form the cowl and will be removed once the cowl and seatpan is done and welded as one piece.. Im planning to have the cowl/seatpan secured by just two bolts for easy dissasembly..


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #188 on: January 08, 2015, 03:16:35 AM »
Slowly but surely.  Bit more progress. Steep learning curve on TIG and sheet metal.


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #189 on: January 08, 2015, 03:40:26 AM »
Quote from: P.abrera on January 08, 2015, 03:16:35 AM
Slowly but surely.  Bit more progress. Steep learning curve on TIG and sheet metal.


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I think you're figuring it out.  :D
It is looking great.
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #190 on: January 08, 2015, 07:31:11 AM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on January 08, 2015, 03:40:26 AM
Quote from: P.abrera on January 08, 2015, 03:16:35 AM
Slowly but surely.  Bit more progress. Steep learning curve on TIG and sheet metal.


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I think you're figuring it out.  :D
It is looking great.
not doing much of the heavy lifting, getting a lotta help from the shop owner


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« Reply #191 on: January 10, 2015, 06:42:07 PM »
Bit of grinding and cleanup and this is done.

Chopping board plastic is an excellent material for seat base/pan supports.


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« Reply #192 on: January 23, 2015, 09:35:37 PM »
It was gona take to much work get the cbr rear caliper i had on hand to work eith the kz rims. Brought this dead kz caliper back to life. New piston and seals were needed though.


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« Reply #193 on: January 30, 2015, 08:07:01 PM »
Test fitting the out-sourced upholstery. Unhappy with it. Too thick and no flow where it meets the tank . Will likely have a go at it myself. If you want something done right, you just have to do it yourself


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #194 on: January 30, 2015, 09:48:09 PM »
I don't think it's too thick in general -- just where it should meet the tank.
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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #195 on: January 30, 2015, 09:54:37 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 30, 2015, 09:48:09 PM
I don't think it's too thick in general -- just where it should meet the tank.

Yep. Will try to doctor that area once shes up and running


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #196 on: January 30, 2015, 10:05:26 PM »
Tapped a new 1/4 inch zerk and banged-in some fresh bushings. Swingarms coming together



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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #197 on: January 31, 2015, 01:52:49 AM »
Did the steering stop mod as well and tapped for M4 allen heads for adjustable stops.


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #198 on: January 31, 2015, 07:21:05 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 30, 2015, 09:48:09 PM
I don't think it's too thick in general -- just where it should meet the tank.

Agreed, I like it mostly. Perhaps with a little trim of the top foam edge and some sitting-on it naturally may settle into position against the tank.

Great craftsmanship man, well done.

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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #199 on: January 31, 2015, 02:34:52 PM »
Seat and tank look great, is the tank remaining raw steel? Good to see a seat with some padding, a little trim at the front & it'll look great.
Im' sure you've got it covered, but don't forget to pack those tapered bearings with grease before driving them onto the stem.
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