21-04-14, 04:32 PM
Well, guess what folks! It's back together, and sounding sweet as. Actually sounds like a bike now.
Took it for a little spin and all seemed tip top. Few photos attached for you to see. I've still got to get the bottom fairing on, need some new bolts and nuts to do it as old were shagged. Engine paint needs the smallest of touch ups on the fins too, just small marks from refitting head etc. But, all in all, it's had the valves lapped, all new gaskets, a good clean out, and a full service (oil, coolant, filters, plugs) so hopefully ready to go for the summer. It needs a bloody good wash and the fairing, but other than that it looks sorted.
And I'm sure you'll admit, it looks darn good with the black head and silver pipes. Maybe I can start and think about my KZ project now eh.
Oh, and guess what? The dowel dropped out. I couldn't believe it! I'd totally given up on finding it, expecting it to dislodge and drop on the road when I took it out. Anyway, pulled it out garage ready to clean chain, and dropped the side stand down, and lo and behold, there it is. I know what you're thinking, but I did drop the side stand to check. My guess is it moved there more recently (maybe after shaking the bike).
Anyway, alls well. Thanks everyone who contributed and helped me through this.
Took it for a little spin and all seemed tip top. Few photos attached for you to see. I've still got to get the bottom fairing on, need some new bolts and nuts to do it as old were shagged. Engine paint needs the smallest of touch ups on the fins too, just small marks from refitting head etc. But, all in all, it's had the valves lapped, all new gaskets, a good clean out, and a full service (oil, coolant, filters, plugs) so hopefully ready to go for the summer. It needs a bloody good wash and the fairing, but other than that it looks sorted.
And I'm sure you'll admit, it looks darn good with the black head and silver pipes. Maybe I can start and think about my KZ project now eh.
Oh, and guess what? The dowel dropped out. I couldn't believe it! I'd totally given up on finding it, expecting it to dislodge and drop on the road when I took it out. Anyway, pulled it out garage ready to clean chain, and dropped the side stand down, and lo and behold, there it is. I know what you're thinking, but I did drop the side stand to check. My guess is it moved there more recently (maybe after shaking the bike).
Anyway, alls well. Thanks everyone who contributed and helped me through this.