shed seven

j.b · #31 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:52 pm

time i updated

all stripped now and the frame & some bits at the powder coaters.....didnt worry about bracing this one, will be solid mounting the engine.
bottom pic shows the frame all done and you can also see the swingarm hanging up behind it now painted ....

j.b · #32 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:24 pm

got a call from the powder coaters this morning to say the frame was ready, would highly recommend these guys for anyone around the north wales area although i doubt they normally turn round everything in a day ..... http://oswestry.opendi.co.uk/287001.html

so back on with the re-build.....

Pigford · #33 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:31 pm

Great stuff Jon - see you were eager to get started :wink:

j.b · #34 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:54 pm

yeah mate, the wife lost me there for a while :lol:

last couple of days spent prepping lots of bits for paint, heres a little sample done in 2k jet black....

Crofty · #35 PostAuthor: **Crofty** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:52 pm

Taking shape at a good rate Jon, will try to make a trip over this year as bike is running again,.

j.b · #36 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:59 pm

after abit of faffing around to convert the rear wheel from a 17mm to a 20mm spindle its now back on its wheels

was time then to fit the motor, dropped the sump as it needed a new gasket and it looks like new inside then started swapping the outer cases, fitted the oil cooler & turbo, throttle bodies and plenum. got a wider set of bars from stafford show, original radnall's, and made a bracket up for the boost gauge....

moriwaki1105 · #37 PostAuthor: **moriwaki1105** » Thu May 01, 2014 6:35 am

A proper Kawasaki Special.......built where it should be......

......in a good old SHED !......Great Stuff !. :wink:

j.b · #38 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Fri May 02, 2014 3:11 pm

much appreciated moriwaki man

not much more to report yet....looking round for some 2" tube to make the exhaust....

j.b · #39 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Sun May 04, 2014 11:53 am

found some tube at the local scrapyard and with my welder mate coming over for the evening we set about making the exhaust, luckily i had already got an original flange and turnout for the turbo so the rest of the tubing was quite straight forward.....it will be painted in vht when the bike is up and running again so it can get baked on properly....

Crofty · #40 PostAuthor: **Crofty** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:56 pm

Great stuff Jon, keep at it!

sanderz · #41 PostAuthor: **sanderz** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:25 am

Crofty wrote:Great stuff Jon, keep at it!

Second that :up

Coming together nicely JB

Slightly off topic - is that a Warco lathe you've got there? Keep toying with the idea of buying a small lathe so any feedback appreciated.

j.b · #42 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:16 am

yes mate, it is a warco machine......i'd highly recommend one, we had a chester combi lathe/milling machine before (same as the type that clark sell) and the warco feels so much more precise with better slides, its a much nicer machine to use....

sanderz · #43 PostAuthor: **sanderz** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:41 am

Cheers for that JB :up

Shed 7's now on the last leg of the build - might see yer 'out an about' on it in the summer.

j.b · #44 PostAuthor: **j.b** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:01 pm

not sure if it'll be finished in time mate

rear dymag fitted....

Pigford · #45 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:12 am

10 months later :lol:

..........keep at it Jon

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