Hey I decided to create a post summarizing my first restoration ever, on my fzs 600 98 my first bike.Ive already dismantled it and went through virtually every part of the bike, only a few minor things have to be finished off. and I am trying to keep it as close to original as possible with only a new exhaust system, seat cover grips and levers and some hoses being the only visual differences. its still ongoing and I plan on updating this post until its completed.Engine workreplaced the cam chain.redone all valve clearances (13 were out of spec)resprayed with heat resistant matt engine paint, valve cover white heat resistant paint.carburetors cleaned out and rebuilt.Frame and plasticsall plastics resprayed with VRC1 exact colour of red as original.plastics also welded with hot staples and plastic bonder.frame sprayed with black and 2k clear coat over.suspensionreplaced the original shock with a low mileage used one. (might upgrade to yss in future)front forks are working fine with no seal leaks. ( might upgrade forks or springs in future)cooling systemreplaced damaged radiator with good used one.buying radiator guard soon.new as3 performance red hose kit with stainless hose clamps.wheelssprayed black and clear coated with 2knew metzeler m5 interact tires.
you will have lots of fun getting it running right with cone filters. Most who have tried have wished they never bothered.
Okay I took off the cylinder out of curiosity knowing I would have to replace its gasket and I'm glad I did because as you can see below there is a lot of blowby occurring on all of the pistons.Bitter sweet I guess but that's life. so I have decided to add on four new sets of rings and the cylinder base gasket to my shopping list.
Quote from: basher on 07 September 2023, 08:34:35 pmOkay I took off the cylinder out of curiosity knowing I would have to replace its gasket and I'm glad I did because as you can see below there is a lot of blowby occurring on all of the pistons.Bitter sweet I guess but that's life. so I have decided to add on four new sets of rings and the cylinder base gasket to my shopping list.Is it easy to change just the rings while the engine in the bike? Getting some low compression on cylinder 1.