1981 Kawasaki KZ750 Resurrection

[koolaid_kid]

Those cam lobes look good. The spider, not so much.

[Nessism]

What kind of spider is it? and is it poisonous? we have lots of spiders, up here and big ones but only one that is poisonous and they are far and few between.

[tkent02]

Ed, are the spider's webs really scratchy and crackly?

[Nessism]

Ed, are the spider's webs really scratchy and crackly?

Not sure I'd use those words to describe the webs Tom. The webs are just like that photo shows in that they are very random, messy, disorganized. Almost looks like the typical abandoned web after a few weeks. These ladies are not good housekeepers.

[Nessism]

Engine out and head off. Glad to report the cylinders look good without any internal corrosion. Can't say the same about the brake calipers; found pitting on all three pistons. Need to take apart the masters next, but can't get the screws out of the front master. Tried an impact but the screw heads are stripping anyway.

[Vmass]

Engine out and head off. Glad to report the cylinders look good without any internal corrosion. Can't say the same about the brake calipers; found pitting on all three pistons. Need to take apart the masters next, but can't get the screws out of the front master. Tried an impact but the screw heads are stripping anyway.

Geez......at your current pace you'll be taking it for a February ride!!

[Nessism]

Degreased and cleaned for blasting...


P1010312 by nessism, on Flickr

P1010314 by nessism, on Flickr

P1010315 by nessism, on Flickr



Can work on the engine in the evenings since it's so dark outside...

P1010324 by nessism, on Flickr

P1010325 by nessism, on Flickr

[blowerbike]

F ing wow!!!!

[Nessism]

F ing wow!!!!

Best of all...clutch actuator uses a WORM GEAR!

[blowerbike]

WORM F IN GEAR BAY BAY!!!!!!!!
hahahahhaha

[blowerbike]

hey,
my farm animal uses a worM gear also but guess what????
the damn thing adjust backwards...holy confusion????????
damn polish motorcycle's...kawalski's.....

[nvr2old]

Great progress, man. Feels good to get yer hands dirty again, eh..? That's a pile of powder coating to be done. Nice to see the inside of the engine is so clean. I'll bet it fires right up.

[Nessism]

Great progress, man. Feels good to get yer hands dirty again, eh..? That's a pile of powder coating to be done. Nice to see the inside of the engine is so clean. I'll bet it fires right up.

Found a reasonably priced powder coater a couple years ago, but leaning toward painting myself. Guess I should call this guy and get a firm quote. I have a blast cabinet, but doing the frame is the challenge.

[jwhelan65]

Great work Ed, I have an 81 Gpz 550 that I parted out a few months back. Not sure what swaps but if you are in need of anything let me know.

[Nessism]

Great work Ed, I have an 81 Gpz 550 that I parted out a few months back. Not sure what swaps but if you are in need of anything let me know.

Hey Joe, I want to swap over to the black rectangular Gpz turn signals. If you have a clean set please let me know.