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26. Starting from the Frame: KZ1000/KZ1000MK2/Z1R. Aluminum Swingarm Adaptation Part 2
Continuing with the swingarm adaptation. Tomorrow is a lucky day. I took a whole day off to play for the first time in a while. Making the axle shaft side pl... -
㉕ Frame build: KZ1000/KZ1000MK2/Z1R. Rear brake caliper/rear rotor
Let's think about the rear brake configuration. I've been thinking about what to do with the rear brake for a while now. This time the wheel is a Marchesini ... -
24. Starting from the frame: KZ1000/KZ1000MK2/Z1R. Aluminum swingarm adaptation
When you bolt on big parts, it really starts to look the part, doesn't it? It feels like it's been a while since I've done work like this. Since I got the sw... -
⑦ GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing replacement and more
I'm going to proceed carefully so I don't become a sloppy person. The headlight is wobbly and really uncomfortable. Since my main business is inspection agen... -
⑥GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing replacement and more
Back to the carburettor work—it looks brand new now. Feels great. This time, thankfully the float valve area is new! Future task: I need to adapt the old met... -
⑤GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing replacement and more
A suggestion to make it easier to remove the oil filter? The GSX-R750 GR71 series is unique in that its oil filter differs from other oil-cooled models. Plus... -
④GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing replacement and more
Let's continue. The chain gets a thorough scrubbing and cleaning. It looks like it'll need replacing soon anyway. I do quite a bit of meticulous cleaning. If... -
③GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing replacement and more
We're partway through the Deco-mainte. We'll start with the front. Cleaning and lubricating the speedometer gear and cable. It might improve a bit. Th... -
② GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor Maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing Replacement and More
Continuing with the work. Replacing various parts on the painted components. The top bridge won't budge at all… I'm reminded of the nightmare from the... -
GSX-R750 GR71 Carburettor maintenance + OH Deco-mainte Fairing replacement and more
Just making the fairing a single piece gives it a nice character. We'll start with the carburetor that's been slowly leaking. All sorts of used bikes come th...