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  • chuck hahn
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    • May 2009
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    • Norman, Oklahoma

    #16
    Been a busy weekend on the KZ. Thanks Ed for the service manual link. Managed to put new rings and valve stem seals in and put it back together. Fired it up and no smoke ( was showing signs of bad stem seals earlier (. I figured if its that far diown may as well do rings as well and have everything as new from the get go. Monday I had new brke lines made and cleaned out all the calipers and master cylinders. Now for aint and decals and then a ride.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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    • chuck hahn
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      • May 2009
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      • Norman, Oklahoma

      #17
      Seat arrived today and its more than I could ever wish for. Decals are here as well and all the body work is in primer. Its wont be long now and I SWEAR that i will post pioctures. I SWEAR !!!!!
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      • chuck hahn
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        • May 2009
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        • Norman, Oklahoma

        #18
        As promised, the seat pictures. The body work will get some black splashed on them tomorrow. It hard to just do them without breaks. Today makes 23 days straight working n10 HR days minimum. Im just a little tired to say the least. Monday i had all new brake lines made, broke down all then calioers and master cylinders for inspectionn and ncleaning, reassembled everything and installed the new lines. Only part i needed was a front master diaphram which is ordered. All the mechanicals are done so the last thing is the sexy black body work!!





        Last edited by chuck hahn; 05-04-2019, 05:15 PM.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #19
          Looking great Chuck! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!!!

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          • chuck hahn
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            • May 2009
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            • Norman, Oklahoma

            #20
            John..I took some pics yesterday as we shot the black and some clear. Soon as the decals are laid I will take more pics. Soon as I get them on the bike I will be posting many many more pictures. Probably be sometime next week..I hope.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • Nessism
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              #21
              What's the plan for this bike chuck? A flipper or add it to your (ever growing) collection? I'm of the opinion that Kawasaki hit the sweet spot in terms of light weight, handling, and power with those bikes. I'm anxiously awaiting your review of the bike once you get it up and running.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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              • chuck hahn
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                • May 2009
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                • Norman, Oklahoma

                #22
                Well, I sold the 7,000 mile 83 GS650G to buy this one so its basically just a "shuffle" at the museum.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by chuck hahn
                  Well, I sold the 7,000 mile 83 GS650G to buy this one so its basically just a "shuffle" at the museum.
                  I think you will be MUCH happier with the KZ, and I'm certain it's more valuable too! Can't wait to see the finished pics!!!!!!!

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                  • chuck hahn
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                    • Norman, Oklahoma

                    #24
                    In only paid 800 for the GS so its all good far as Im concerned.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by chuck hahn
                      In only paid 800 for the GS so its all good far as Im concerned.
                      I think that KZ all sorted out will be worth x4 that!!!!!

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                      • chuck hahn
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                        • May 2009
                        • 25925
                        • Norman, Oklahoma

                        #26
                        Today I got the rear cowl, seat, side covers mounted. Im at the shop and my laptop is down right now. I will post pics eventually. Still got the decals on the tank to go, redoing the lettering inside the dash for the turn signals, fuel etc etc. Gonna repaint them white. once that done I can remount the dash, the front fairing, and front fender.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        • chuck hahn
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                          • Norman, Oklahoma

                          #27
                          Its done and i have been riding it. My laptop is done for and we arent allowed to download personal pics here on he work computers. Soon as i can get the laptop issue resolved there will be pics posted........
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          • chuck hahn
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                            • May 2009
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                            • Norman, Oklahoma

                            #28
                            Finally uploaded some pics from when we painted the old girl. Im headed to TX for a week this saturday with her so I will have some road pics to post when I get home.














                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            • chuck hahn
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                              • Norman, Oklahoma

                              #29
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                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              • rphillips
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                                • Norene TN

                                #30
                                You are teasing us chuck, we're waiting. Have a great trip.
                                1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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