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I realized i havnt introduced myself and my 'new' bike yet.
Only asking for help... shame on me
I used to be seen on the streets in Stockholm on a 1981 year model of a Kawaaaki Z500 B3, which I have renovated myself. I got an interest in rwo wheelers about 4 years ago, started of with an old 50cc dirtbike to learn operating a 2 wheel motorized vehicle, and got a 125 cc 3 years ago when I decided it was timw to get serious and get my license.
One year later, i had failed the license tests twice and god an offer i didnt want to refuse.
To swap my 125 cc Yamaha DT LC for a Kawasaki Z 500, which worked but needed some love.
During the winter I took the bike apart and began working on the engine. Never having worked on an engine, except for my 50cc 2 stroke, it was a great leap but I was determined not having to spend a fortune having the
mechanics do it for me.
I succeeded! Last year I had many miles with it and was determined not to let it go for anything. I had spend too much time and money on it!
Winter came and it got to rest during the winter.
When spring 2016 came and it was time to get back on the roads again, i I found it was horribly had to even start it without half a spraycan of ether.
After some time I found out my compression was horrible. I had to take the engine apart again. Something I was not willing to do. I wanted back on the roads, so the Z500 is for sale to anyone who would want to break the engine apart and change the piston rings (and possibly also the pistons, since they were not too beautiful but deemed to be OK when I had the engine apart last time).
Now I found my new bike. An old 1982 model GS850 G with fairings and, topbox and panniers! In perfect time for a long planned trip across the country.
The PO told me that it had one problem.
If left parked and the headlight switch wasnt turned off, it would drain the battery completely.
I found this forum and began asking questions.
Now I am waiting for a new stator and an SH775 r/r, thanks to the help from posplayr and a hanfull of others whos names i cant remember.
So who am I?
My name is Rickard, I am 32 and, as stated before, i live in Stockholm (Sweden).
I am a computer technician, who, after having worked at an observatory in Germany, was apparently overqualified for any job i applied for when I got back to Sweden, found my way to social psychiatry and are now trying to help people with mental hardships either have an ordinary and meaningful day, or, when and if they want, try to find a way to deal with their issues and find ways around their hardships to be able to either continue or start an education, or find a job.
Only asking for help... shame on me
I used to be seen on the streets in Stockholm on a 1981 year model of a Kawaaaki Z500 B3, which I have renovated myself. I got an interest in rwo wheelers about 4 years ago, started of with an old 50cc dirtbike to learn operating a 2 wheel motorized vehicle, and got a 125 cc 3 years ago when I decided it was timw to get serious and get my license.
One year later, i had failed the license tests twice and god an offer i didnt want to refuse.
To swap my 125 cc Yamaha DT LC for a Kawasaki Z 500, which worked but needed some love.
During the winter I took the bike apart and began working on the engine. Never having worked on an engine, except for my 50cc 2 stroke, it was a great leap but I was determined not having to spend a fortune having the
mechanics do it for me.
I succeeded! Last year I had many miles with it and was determined not to let it go for anything. I had spend too much time and money on it!
Winter came and it got to rest during the winter.
When spring 2016 came and it was time to get back on the roads again, i I found it was horribly had to even start it without half a spraycan of ether.
After some time I found out my compression was horrible. I had to take the engine apart again. Something I was not willing to do. I wanted back on the roads, so the Z500 is for sale to anyone who would want to break the engine apart and change the piston rings (and possibly also the pistons, since they were not too beautiful but deemed to be OK when I had the engine apart last time).
Now I found my new bike. An old 1982 model GS850 G with fairings and, topbox and panniers! In perfect time for a long planned trip across the country.
The PO told me that it had one problem.
If left parked and the headlight switch wasnt turned off, it would drain the battery completely.
I found this forum and began asking questions.
Now I am waiting for a new stator and an SH775 r/r, thanks to the help from posplayr and a hanfull of others whos names i cant remember.
So who am I?
My name is Rickard, I am 32 and, as stated before, i live in Stockholm (Sweden).
I am a computer technician, who, after having worked at an observatory in Germany, was apparently overqualified for any job i applied for when I got back to Sweden, found my way to social psychiatry and are now trying to help people with mental hardships either have an ordinary and meaningful day, or, when and if they want, try to find a way to deal with their issues and find ways around their hardships to be able to either continue or start an education, or find a job.
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