Author Topic: low budget Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD resto, Vintage Stereo & Amish to the rescue (Read 23484 times)

RAFster122s · « **Reply #100 on:** May 28, 2018, 11:51:22 PM »

MoMo, as long as you are using the good bourbon, not that rot gut Jack Daniels...
The only Jack I can tolerate is their new Honey version which smells great and doesn't taste too bad either. Johnny and other makers leave Jack's swill in the dust...

MoMo · « **Reply #101 on:** May 29, 2018, 09:55:58 AM »

Overview photos of "finished as of now" KZee,

IMG_0722[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

IMG_0720[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

IMG_0719[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

IMG_0718[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

MoMo · « **Reply #102 on:** May 29, 2018, 09:58:46 AM »

Quote from: scottly on May 25, 2018, 08:42:43 AM

Is that a 5/8" MC? If so, I think I have one from a Kawi 550.

5/8 but angled set due to mini ape hangers, thanks ...Larry

IMG_0723[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

70CB750 · « **Reply #103 on:** May 29, 2018, 10:41:18 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on May 29, 2018, 09:55:58 AM

Overview photos of "finished as of now" KZee,
IMG_0722[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr IMG_0722[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr IMG_0720[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr IMG_0719[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr IMG_0718[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

Looking good, Larry!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #104 on:** May 29, 2018, 01:53:00 PM »

Very nice Larry! Good luck with it if you decide to keep it, or to sell it. It should bring a good price.

David

MoMo · « **Reply #105 on:** May 29, 2018, 06:38:28 PM »

Thanks David and Prokop... Think I might go the Vermont way but still ambivalent.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #106 on:** May 29, 2018, 11:07:14 PM »

It has nice wheels, and would be even better if it had an 18" rear...be tempted to steal the wheels so to speak.
I like the KZ style wheels like those more than the Lesters, those or more like the Morris wheels.
factory twin disc setup no less!

Maybe the bike would be more appealing to you in a different color.
What color would it look good in? Blue, silver, yellow, orange, red, charcoal

David

MoMo · « **Reply #107 on:** May 30, 2018, 03:06:29 AM »

You're right in that i am not a fan of black bikes ( bright colors for visibility) but since the paint is decent I'd most likely leave it as is

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #108 on:** June 02, 2018, 04:03:53 AM »

That is a sweet ride Larry, you should keep it and ride it, I imagine you'd be a pretty good fit with that comfy looking seat and low stance? Good job on bringing it back from the dead!

MoMo · « **Reply #109 on:** June 02, 2018, 04:11:04 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 02, 2018, 04:03:53 AM

That is a sweet ride Larry, you should keep it and ride it, I imagine you'd be a pretty good fit with that comfy looking seat and low stance? Good job on bringing it back from the dead!

Leaning that way Terry. Unlike the Concours where my toes barely came in contact with the ground I can flatfoot with the KZee, just like the Katana. I found a lock set on ebay for a CSR real cheap, less than 30, and if I win the auction and the set fits that just might tip the scales in favor of retaining the big, bad black beast....Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #110 on:** June 09, 2018, 10:23:56 PM »

On a positive note I had a local machinist/fabricator/friend repair the Ninja 600 clutch actuating arm, which now works flawlessly

IMG_9572[1] by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

Installed this morning along with the new petcock gasket and the bike is good to go. On the negative side, rather than have the seats recovered I found excellent condition front and rear seats for 70$ including shipping which installed of course easily. Problem, the front seat cannot be removed

, turn the key and the latch will not release, need to figure how to get to the latch and release the seat. Of course there wasn't any problem removing the old seat. If anyone has experienced similar problem I'd appreciate some guidance....Larry

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #111 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:20:53 AM »

Good job Larry. When I brought my RC51 home I had a similar problem, no owners manual of course, and the battery needed charging. I was able to remove the rear "Pussy pad" with the key, but the riders seat had me stumped until I jumped on the 'net and discovered that the front seat is bolted into place, I guess that Honda didn't think running two cables was a good idea.....

MoMo · « **Reply #112 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:16:41 PM »

Was at a local Amish auction several days ago, it was a wood working shop that was closing down. Old Order Amish do not use electricity, the more liberal do as long as it is for business. This was Old Order.

check out this air actuated drilling jig

IMG_0742 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

IMG_0743 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

or this hydraulic band saw

IMG_0744 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

Clever, ingenious stuff

The proprietor used an extremely large diesel generator to operate everything. I bought a Mossberg Model 142 22cal. rifle for $100. Amish and Mennonite are big into rifles, something one would never apply to them.

MoMo · « **Reply #113 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:25:15 PM »

I also bought this set of Irwin bits for $10. My Amish friend, Immanuel, told me these bits were a traditional wedding present gift. Now, all Amish use battery powered tools just like we do. I've had pretty good luck selling the Irwin or Russell Jennings bit on ebay, usually for 50 and up.

It took 3 minutes per bit on my bench grinder with attached wire wheels to clean up each bit

3 cleaned and the rest still rusty as this set most likely had been sitting in a barn for many moons
.

IMG_0748 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

MoMo · « **Reply #114 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:27:38 PM »

a before and after.. Old steel sure cleans up well, there wasn't any pitting whatsoever after time spent on the wire wheel

IMG_0749 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

MoMo · « **Reply #115 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:34:50 PM »

inside of the wooden box, almost finished restoration of box and bits, definitely a true barn find. Will post finished pics then

IMG_0750 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

MoMo · « **Reply #116 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:38:05 PM »

Oh yeah, after a 52 year wait this finally came in the mail the other day

IMG_0746 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

MoMo · « **Reply #117 on:** June 11, 2018, 10:50:32 PM »

I have a BFA, majored in drawing and painting with a minor in sculpture/pottery along with waaay tooooo many English Lit.courses. Bought this electric kiln couple months ago for the outlandish sum of $10. Anyone need a kiln?.

IMG_0727 by Lawrence Moulder, on Flickr

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #118 on:** June 11, 2018, 11:26:43 PM »

That's some nice stuff Larry, good job!

MoMo · « **Reply #119 on:** June 11, 2018, 11:41:10 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 11, 2018, 11:26:43 PM

That's some nice stuff Larry, good job!

Thanks Terry, I really enjoy being amongst the Amish and frequenting their auctions. Their "motorized equipment" is fascinating....Larry

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #120 on:** June 12, 2018, 02:41:31 AM »

Yeah, I keep looking at that drilling jig and wonder what they were making with it? I think I need an Amish drilling jig now!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #121 on:** June 12, 2018, 03:08:18 AM »

Jigs like that are pretty standard in production woodworking and furniture building for fast, accurate and repeatable drilling. Keep your hands out of the way!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #122 on:** June 12, 2018, 03:33:29 AM »

Cool stuff Larry! I like seeing the Amish woodworking stuff. Those drill bits are for the hand drill. I have one, probably make that had one as I do not recall seeing it going through my things post moveout from my ex but, my memory isn't what it used to be.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #123 on:** June 12, 2018, 03:42:22 AM »

Could the kiln hold temps in the range of 400f with little variation...if so, it could be used for powdercoating large parts. I think that is the common coating temp.

MoMo · « **Reply #124 on:** June 12, 2018, 05:44:07 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on June 12, 2018, 03:08:18 AM

Jigs like that are pretty standard in production woodworking and furniture building for fast, accurate and repeatable drilling. Keep your hands out of the way!

Every drill was on an adjustable arm to boot

Quote from: RAF122S on June 12, 2018, 03:42:22 AM

Could the kiln hold temps in the range of 400f with little variation...if so, it could be used for powder coating large parts. I think that is the common coating temp.

Not sure about the temp. range David. Bought it to make money not powder. Never have I had or plan to have powder coating done, too cheap

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Author Topic: low budget Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD resto, Vintage Stereo & Amish to the rescue (Read 23484 times)