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1980 gs 1000 g

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Dan

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Starting a thread to compile a few others and post here going forward.
Thanks to everyone so far. Great group.
Photos will be posted here as I go.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UkYCvtPvVWEXEFc26



Summary:


I rebuilt a 1980 KZ750 several years ago. Loved it, but never removed the head. I'm ok with a wrench, but not a mechanic by any means.
Came across this bike for $600. I?m coming to learn it was not as pristine as I was led to believe. (Shocking.) It?s an opportunity.

  • Decided to send the carbs to Steve.
  • Tank is at a radiator shop, interior rust
  • Removed bags, cruiser footgear, crash bars, etc, which freed up about 100 lbs.
  • Broke a couple bolts pulling the exhaust, and found a couple more the PO had broken and tried to drill out, plus some of the intake that were broken as well. After trying to extract with various forum suggestions, new-used head is on the way because life is too short.
  • Ordered new pipes.

http://bit.ly/33nU1Li


During the tear down I found a wood screw holding on, sorta, one of the pipes.
http://bit.ly/33Bfh0m


Removed the head and barrels and pistons.
Found that the PO was fond if silicone. It?s all over the place. And duct tape.
Learning about reinstalling the cylinders over the pistons.
http://bit.ly/31xvbqK

Lots of questions. More to come.
Thanks for any tips.

Dan

 
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