I was determined to get something done today but am feeling rather delicate after a family party. Only our household involved but it’s rare to have a Saturday when we are all here and no one is due at work the next day.
I did manage to get the swing arm finally installed and tightened though. When I first put it together I wasn’t happy about the bearing bushes. As you will see from the photo there was some wear of the case hardening so I bought new as well as seals.
I did say I would post a close up of the refurbished brake hose. These were very good anyway but had tarnished particularly on the protective spring over the years. Mikey’s plating man is very good.
Once all back together I took some pictures in better light.
One thing I don’t think I can refurbish successfully is the rear shocks. I know they are pants anyway and that the damping disappeared many years ago but I wanted to get it as good as possible for display. I will invest in some lookalike shocks when it comes to riding.
The KYB sticker is not replicated by anyone, I have asked. The 1077 refers to the part number and I suppose it’s just not worth anyone investing in manufacture for a limited number of sales. I can’t see many others wanting them.
They are pretty good though, the springs are a little tarnished but that will have to do. I’m not going to invest any money into them.
The rubber hose from the fluid reservoir to the rear master cylinder is held in place with 2 hose clips. I had thought that they had been replaced at some point as they are marked USA. They are stainless but have a zinc coated screw which has tarnished. I found they are still available from Kawasaki but neglected to look out for a superseded part number.
These turned up.
I know they will work well but if I can I will refurbish the originals.
I took one apart.
The screws will go off for plating with a lot of other parts still to be done next year.