This KZ1000 had an engine job done not three years ago and has a leaking head gasket, a stripped head bolt, doesn't run well and several other issues that we must fix. Let's get to it! Video#1.
1.5.23. 💁🏻♂️I have to say that your channel is my favorite motorcycle content channel, even better than Allen Millyard’s™️ channel‼️ and I like his a lot⚠️
@@MotoRestoFL to be fair.. he's been around a while.. and.. he does graft engines together like plants to make some crazy configurations.. you'll get there.. you do have some fine content..
@@MotoRestoFL 1.6.24. It’s not that Allen Millyard™️ does things better than you, it’s that he pulls off things that only a handful of people can do. You on the other hand, dive deeper into proper maintenance procedures for vintage machinery, that is the big difference, and why I prefer your channel over his, it’s more in line with what the average person is dealing with! His channel tickles the fancy! No knock on him it’s just yours is far more practical. And it helps that you are a natural like him on video, but you bring a funny flair to your video’s❗️ and as a sidenote, I really like how when you encounter a problem and there’s another issue that is a side issue. You will tackle that also because you subscribe to the philosophy “well I’m in here already”⚠️ that is what brings value to your viewership💁🏻♂️
That looks like the previous engine builder used Indian head gasket shellacked or Hylomar head gasket sealer. Hylomar does make a gasket cleaner remover solvent that you could try if you run into this again.
Hi There, I enjoy watching your videos and in all fairness I have learnt alot from them. As they say power is knowledge. I was watching the part regarding the cleaning of the engine casing and see where you have inserted rags to stop debris going into the engine. Like you said even, with the vacuum, small parts may fall in. How about making a nylon insert which is in two halfs, to allow to go around the connecting rod therefore, stopping and debris going in and also you could use a blow of gun as well. I look forward to all your upcoming videos and keep up the great work. 😉👍👍
If you machine a nylon disc the same diameter of the bores of the bike. Once you are happy with diameter, then you saw it in half, this will allow it to go around the connecting rod with a bit of trimming involved. Hopefully, that make sense now. 👍
They were running a slow ride contest with the balls on traffic cones and he did really well. At the end of one if his runs he celebrated with that wheelie.
I know your down on going this year, I will be there as its only 20 minutes away from me. If you go, shoot me a message it will be an entertaining weekend. Peace Warren@@MotoRestoFL
Which is why I won’t build them. Mainly because it’s above my capabilities, but I’ll do an OE rebuild anytime, assuming parts are available. I have great respect for people who can set up a performance build and degree cams and such. It’s black magic to me.
Yea, #3 especially, you can't hardly feel them but that's not part of this job, can't do another top end rebuild on an engine done less than three years ago. I wasn't going to touch the bores or the pistons, unless I was replacing rings. Again, not part of this gig.
1980 had the updated cam chain head style? Square ends on the valve cover? I would say the engine has been changed in this to a later style head assembly.
It doesn’t have square ends like the J motor. This is an A-4. Cam chain and associated components exactly the same as the ‘77 I was just into. Same everything. This is an aftermarket idler on top, that’s all.
@@MotoRestoFL I noticed it had the old style rounded valve cover and from my Kaw dealership days thought it should have been the square one. I went online and looked and any pic of an a4 has the square cover, along with the finned points cover. Thought maybe the head had been exchanged for an older head. Not sure if you can just switch the covers? I'm getting old and my halfheimers is kicking in hard..lol
‘81 started the J motor bikes. I’m assuming they started building and selling them later in 1980 as an 81 model which is what you’re probably remembering. But that’s an assumption based upon my somewhat confused mental capacity.
Exactly, lol, all down hill after 60. Another great video, my favorite channel, thank you. Ps. More machining Vids please. A skill (along with welding) I wish I had.
wow there is no way thats a genuine o ring gasket its a week spot there i had my z1r engine top end refreshed last year the motor has never been apart and the o ring was still soft and held some shape ,to buy one in the uk cost 80 pounds ,i think some one cheaped out here
