KZ900 (Z1 Series) Chronic Oil Leak Repair | Stopping Seepage from the Stator Coil Wiring Grommet

I’d really like to work on multiple things at once, but…
Tomorrow, what if something breaks? Am I the only one who thinks like this?

Unfinished bikes are a hassle… but if I don’t work on them, maybe I can ride them home?
I work while considering such risks.
These days, all sorts of information reaches my ears…

Well, now that the Inazuma 1200s have settled down, I want to move forward smoothly (*´ω｀*)

Be careful with impact drivers on vintage bikes.

Once upon a time, we were young… and that applies to both people and bikes.
With an impact driver, bang! bang! and something breaks… I can’t help but imagine such scenarios.
I think the probability of it happening is not zero.
Fatigue fractures from aging could definitely occur.

These bikes have exceeded the manufacturer’s imagination in terms of years of use.
Anything could go wrong, and I’d rather avoid such troubles.
If we work with minimal stress, everyone can enjoy a pleasant time.

Makita impact drivers can remove almost 100% of fasteners, so please take advantage of power tools.
Also, if even one screw or bolt won’t come out, it wastes a lot of time.
Investing in tools and equipment makes work smoother and more enjoyable.

Fortunately ♪ the starter clutch gear was grinding?

The bike was calling out to me. A blessing in disguise.

It was great to catch this at the right time.
So now I have to remove everything from the root (*’ω’*)

Original equipment? Looks like genuine manufacturer parts.
Soldering irons have gotten incredibly good lately, so you can remove these cleanly!

Removing liquid gasket with a 6mm shaft-mounted wire brush

There was an unbelievable amount of liquid gasket applied…
I hate removing double-sided tape and liquid gasket. *Does anyone actually like it?

Plus, scraping inside grooves with a flathead is tedious and inefficient.
The Nakanishi micro rotary tool has a 3mm shaft, so I found a case that fit perfectly.
The work was done in no time and I’m satisfied. This really helps in situations like this.
I even ordered additional ones.

Advantage brand clutch cable is excellent

The clutch cable holder has a vent fitting that reduces stress on the cable.
I felt this was a well-thought-out product.

The holder was repainted with Gun Coat and the lever was finished with wet blasting.
It’s a subtle refresh that feels great (*´ω｀*)

It cuts smoothly!