Author Topic: J's Garage Kawasaki GPz (Read 27298 times)

Leino · « **Reply #100 on:** June 20, 2012, 02:12:42 PM »

Talking about carbs, I installed bigger pilot jets and smaller main jets today. No time to go to the dyno before next race but I intend to run a 9.5... period.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #101 on:** June 22, 2012, 06:30:24 AM »

I REALLY? do hope you acheive you ambition to run a 9.5, against me on a 9.6 dial.

Leino · « **Reply #102 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:53:05 AM »

GPz won't be finished in time for Sam to ride it but the project continues.
Here's a before pic of the "new" undamaged engine cases.

Leino · « **Reply #103 on:** June 25, 2012, 11:50:01 AM »

I started the Harley today, it had been sitting in the shop for a year... gonna change the oil tomorrow, check a few things and then we are good to go. I noticed the throttle body flap thingies (I'm sure there's a real name for them, but I'm a carb-guy

) don't open completely at WOT so I'll make some adjustments tomorrow. Could be worth one or two horsepower

J

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #104 on:** June 26, 2012, 05:06:37 AM »

I think 140 will be plenty.

Leino · « **Reply #105 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:33:09 AM »

Quote from: SamCR750A on June 26, 2012, 05:06:37 AM

I think 140 will be plenty.

139 to be honest

Leino · « **Reply #106 on:** January 24, 2014, 12:17:58 PM »

Waking up the old thread, it's been a while since I worked on this project but it is still going on and perhaps Sam will still ride it some day

Need a thicker base gasket and the engine is good to go.

K_Kalynuik · « **Reply #107 on:** January 24, 2014, 12:51:20 PM »

I am watching this build on the GPz. I am currently building an '83 GPz 750. Initially it was supposed to be for the VRRA but the class that it would be allowed in will make me look like a joke. Theres some serious muscle in that category. I may have to convert it back to a street bike and think about another race bike. something smaller perhaps. I wish I could find good info on the GPz. I need some advice on building a stout street motor. Cant wait to see this one finished.

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dusterdude · « **Reply #108 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:03:16 PM »

You could always drag race it,thats where real men race

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K_Kalynuik · « **Reply #109 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:06:37 PM »

Quote from: dusterdude on January 24, 2014, 01:03:16 PM

You could always drag race it,thats where real men race

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Hahaha, im well aware im no drag racer. Not going to even try and pretend. I get my kicks in the turns.

Leino · « **Reply #110 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:08:55 PM »

Being a Finn I'm not familiar with the VRRA rules, anywhere I can find them to go and see what you mean?

K_Kalynuik · « **Reply #111 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:14:35 PM »

Yup - http://www.vrra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/VRRA-Rules-April-2012.pdf -

The 83 gpz 750 would have to be in the F1 class of Period 4 Superbikes. Bikes allowed up to 1989. Some cases newer if the model unchanged. The Gpz will be greatly under powered and under suspended. have a look through the rule book if you like. Its long but I read it like its my bible.

Leino · « **Reply #112 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:23:18 PM »

Quote from: K_Kalynuik on January 24, 2014, 01:14:35 PM

Yup - http://www.vrra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/VRRA-Rules-April-2012.pdf -

The 83 gpz 750 would have to be in the F1 class of Period 4 Superbikes. Bikes allowed up to 1989. Some cases newer if the model unchanged. The Gpz will be greatly under powered and under suspended. have a look through the rule book if you like. Its long but I read it like its my bible.

Thanks, sounds like the classic road racing rules are very different compared to Europe. I'll have a look.

dusterdude · « **Reply #113 on:** January 24, 2014, 03:54:54 PM »

Quote from: K_Kalynuik on January 24, 2014, 01:06:37 PM

Quote from: dusterdude on January 24, 2014, 01:03:16 PM
You could always drag race it,thats where real men race

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Hahaha, im well aware im no drag racer. Not going to even try and pretend. I get my kicks in the turns.

im not either but its damn sure fun

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Leino · « **Reply #114 on:** December 15, 2015, 08:19:01 AM »

I was supposed to finish this bike ages ago but now that my brother has a job, he showed me the green light. This project continues right now

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #115 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:36:57 AM »

Well hurry up then, hahaha

Leino · « **Reply #116 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:23:27 AM »

Quote from: Sam Green Racing on December 17, 2015, 03:36:57 AM

Well hurry up then, hahaha

I'll take some pics next weekend.

Stev-o · « **Reply #117 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:41:45 PM »

I just bought a GPz, but it's a little one - 550....

Leino · « **Reply #118 on:** March 24, 2016, 04:13:53 AM »

Finally...

Leino · « **Reply #119 on:** March 24, 2016, 04:14:32 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 07, 2016, 06:41:45 PM

I just bought a GPz, but it's a little one - 550....

I've heard good things about these little bikes.

Stev-o · « **Reply #120 on:** March 24, 2016, 05:05:20 AM »

Quote from: Leino on March 24, 2016, 04:13:53 AM

Finally...

Congrats, sounds very healthy! What was the smoke?

Leino · « **Reply #121 on:** March 24, 2016, 05:09:45 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 24, 2016, 05:05:20 AM

Congrats, sounds very healthy! What was the smoke?

Thanks, it should sound healthy with all the time and effort put into it

The paint on the cylinder head smokes when it gets hot for the first time.

Leino · « **Reply #122 on:** March 24, 2016, 05:43:05 AM »

Next thing to solve is the rear brake and lining up the chain. My brother is highly motivated all of a sudden for some strange reason so I think the bike will be ready in a month or so.

Leino · « **Reply #123 on:** April 19, 2016, 02:03:26 AM »

Oh well, my brother is in France now. Working on a cruise ship.
Nothing going on with the bike... again.

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