Topic: So my father in law gave me some stuff.

[rickmoore24]

Thanks Faux Diddy, I think the CT1 engine is OK, although I'll need to do a compression test but it moves freely when I kick it over and it sounds good. I want to say a lot of the parts may cross over between the CT1 and AT1 but again my familiarity with these bikes is comparable to my knowledge of the Kawasaki 2 smokers, hardly any. Although that's changing day to day.    Rick.

[Stev-o]

Nothing back from the guy about the engine. I'm going to sort through the stuff in boxes I received tonight and tomorrow. After that, I'll take a look at the H2 engine and pile all the pieces together to see what I have and better yet, what I'll need. 

That's odd, I emailed him about a couple parts and he replied promptly. Want me to ask him??

[rickmoore24]

If its not too much trouble, that'd be awesome. My email may have gone into his spam bin too. I'm not yet a member on the kawi forums either, just lurking around like I did here before I actually started a thread. I appreciate it Stev-O. Rick.

rickmoore24@hotmail.com

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[rickmoore24]

Sorting a bit more....

[Stev-o]

If its not too much trouble, that'd be awesome.

I heard back from him, he said you can't afford the motor?  Did you send him a low ball offer, by chance?

[rickmoore24]

No, never gave him an offer. Just asked if it was still available and if it was, what he was asking for it. He must have me confused for someone else. 

[rickmoore24]

Actually never heard back from him on my original email. Oh well, no worries. Thanks for reaching out for me Stev-O!  Rick.

[Stev-o]

No, never gave him an offer. Just asked if it was still available and if it was, what he was asking for it. He must have me confused for someone else. 

I didnt think you did something wrong, you seem like a stand up guy.

He just emailed me, says he now has a motor for sale for $1300.
He just bought five H2 motors!

[rickmoore24]

Whaaat?? That's awesome! I for sure wouldn't have low balled him like that, I was thinking $1500 as an offer if he got back with me. I just hope he doesn't think it WAS me trying to beat him up on the engine price. I don't want him thinking the guys over here at SOHC4 are bums. LOL in any case, I think I'm going to give the rebuild a go. I've got most all of the bike here now but the engine will probably be what I get to first. Thanks again Stev-O!

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[Stev-o]

Rebuilding what you have is prolly your best bet.  Highly recommend rebuilding your crank, the seals will leak if they have not been changed in 40 years.
It was $395 to have my H1 crank rebuilt, H2 should be the same.

[rickmoore24]

The the crank is already accessible so I'll take your advise. I know they need to be rebuilt and the bike had 24k miles. Any sources for the service? Thinking of getting the rods shot peened as well.

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[Stev-o]

There are two guys the the Triples forum recommends, Charlie is in MD [I used him] and Dave in CA.  Give Dave a shout and get an estimate, just get the basic unless you plan to race!
You may want to ask about cylinder boring too. He may not do it but I bet he knows someone. I paid $50/hole. You'll have to buy piston kits to give to the machinist to have it bored properly.
I had my machinist measure the cylinders to ensure I ordered the proper oversize pistons [about $300 for three Wiseco piston kits - piston, rings and wrist pins]
I'm about to rebuild my H2 motor as well, but my basket case came with a crank already rebuilt.

http://davestriples.com/services

http://kawi2strokes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=571

[rickmoore24]

Awesome Stev-O, thanks! Rick.