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Project 82 GPz750

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Started on the brakes,the only good news is the front master looks to be in good shape.All three caliper pistons where a PITA to get out and one will not budge with air.The 2 I got out where rusted and unusable.The piston of the rear master is pretty much the same story
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Think I'm going to have to get a MC together to force them out.Looks like the rusted rear KZ MC syndrome bit my ass
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Anybody have a source for 43Wx36H SS caliper pistons?OEM's with seals(the dust seals are in good shape) are about $150USD from Partzilla,200ish CAD.Looked at the Wenmoto site,thy're SS pistons with both seals come out to about $200CAD,may go that way when the time comes.
 
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Kawasaki caliper pistons are NOT cheap. I had to replace all three on my KZ too. Bend over...
 
I've used stainless steel pistons from Wemoto, and they are fine. The seals, however, are sh1te - thin, glossy, inflexible and a poor fit. Never used a single one.
 
Nessism said:
Kawasaki caliper pistons are NOT cheap. I had to replace all three on my KZ too. Bend over...
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That's why I'm thinking getting the Wenmoto SS pistons out of the UK will be worth it.They'll be the same price as the OEM so why not go for the SS ones.
 
Found out K&L makes caliper pistons for the GPz and my local dealer can get 2.The third may be coming from a BC classics member.

Got a start on the engine paint,the Dupli-color low gloss black is just what I was hoping it would be.Will be just right with the gloss PC covers.Tried a new blast media to,cooper slag.Does a better job on rust than the ground walnut shells but leaves a smoother finish than ground glass.Cheap to a $10CAD :D
 

The before

The after of a badge refresh.Was thinking there's on missing.The one on the tail piece was still on it.Like the engine badges it came off quite easy.Thinking I'll be putting them back on with JBWeld.
All the engine covers are PCed and the engine would be in the frame but for a medical issue.If weather cooperates next weekend I hope.
 


Engine all done or close enough to:

Get her in the frame.A major milestone!:dancing:
 
Wow, you are pouring a lot of love into that bike. Good job !

We were luck to get one in a little better shape than yours...
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oops ours is a 83. What color are you painting yours?
 
Cool bike to,yeah it might be in slightly better shape:DI was tinkering with the idea of Sonic gold that a few GPz's came in with in 82 but the original gold used was......bland.Going with the stock red with dark blue and silver stripes.With a set of stock pipes in the works it should be a no sweat Collector plate bike!
 
roeme said:
So nice to follow along.

Have you considered stripping the paint off the elevated structures of the valve cover? (That DOHC lettering etc, no clue what the proper english term is). Methinks that would look very nice, similar to how the spokes look now.
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SVSooke said:
A guy on KZR has done that to his 85 GPz750 and it looks real good.This seems to be going in the back to original as I can get it direction and all black wrinkle is how it was.There will be bits like SS brake lines and new shocks because those need replacing.
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Well I looked at the pics at the start of this thread and the raised bits where sanded from the factory:oops: I will be doing that now;)
 
Only just found this thread ! Excellent and i will read again.
I have an R1 too !
Mine was dragged from a hedge too last year.

Mine is going but i didn't go back to restore it perfectly. I got it mechanically ok and cant stop riding it.
Its the ideal second backup bike after a GS of course !

Are you near completion ? (Sorry to butt into your thread)IMAG1121.jpg
 
Those stock pipes are a nice pickup! I love the sound of the stock exhaust on my KZ; there is some nice growl at low speed but the bike is not loud overall. No f'ing around with jetting tweaks either which is nice.

Keep going...
 
I've always loved the sound of the stock pipes on the CB900f my brother just gave me. Plus, they just look right.
 
ukjules said:
Only just found this thread ! Excellent and i will read again.
I have an R1 too !
Mine was dragged from a hedge too last year.

Mine is going but i didn't go back to restore it perfectly. I got it mechanically ok and cant stop riding it.
Its the ideal second backup bike after a GS of course !

Are you near completion ? (Sorry to butt into your thread)View attachment 48513
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I'm not really close to getting her done yet.The problem of doing these things on a shoestring budget,things just have to wait till we have the $$.Nice looking R1!

Nessism said:
Those stock pipes are a nice pickup! I love the sound of the stock exhaust on my KZ; there is some nice growl at low speed but the bike is not loud overall. No f'ing around with jetting tweaks either which is nice.

Keep going...
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I was SO happy when the BC classics member said he had an set,a bit scared to as I thought he'd want lots of $$ for them.My freind with deeper pockets expressed an interest to so I was resigned to missing out.Well being a friend he passed.Getting them to me with no shipping helped out a lot!

GS1150Pilot said:
I've always loved the sound of the stock pipes on the CB900f my brother just gave me. Plus, they just look right.
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Looking right is what it's all about here to.The V&H would have been OK painted black but the stockers are so much cooler!
 

WooooHoooo! Off the jack and on her wheels.Been a cold snowy winter here and with no garage the motivation has been lacking. Cripy you'd think I was living in Canada the way the weather was:nightmare: Picked up some brake pads locally to,$20CAD per set.Got all 4 sets of FA68's the guy had:smug:
 
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