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Z650c2 restoration
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Z650c2 restoration
Here we go on my z650 rebuild bought from D&K in the summer not quite as described and definitely not a runner
as stated on advert but you have to accept these things if you don't go to look
The Bodywork went to the painter weeks ago as he's always busy as he should be with the quality he turns out, so
its time to strip the engine and sort starter clutch i have done before just with sump of but have decided to blast
all the casings like i did on the z1a before , frame also stripped ready for paint or powdercoat can't make my mind
up ? should be a few pictures below
as stated on advert but you have to accept these things if you don't go to look
The Bodywork went to the painter weeks ago as he's always busy as he should be with the quality he turns out, so
its time to strip the engine and sort starter clutch i have done before just with sump of but have decided to blast
all the casings like i did on the z1a before , frame also stripped ready for paint or powdercoat can't make my mind
up ? should be a few pictures below
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Hi Bill
I see you collect Kawasaki bikes, great hobby by the way! I can see you restore them but please stop blasting the engines. If the engines are not thouroughly cleaned after blasting, the dust gets inside and acts as sandpaper when the hot engine oil takes the microscopic parts along to the moving parts...
Nice collection you have there. I can see a Z1A, a Z1R, a Z650, a Z1000ST (E2?) and a Z1300 . Good choice, keep up the good work and enjoy them!
Let the good times roll !
GrtZ
Philippe
I see you collect Kawasaki bikes, great hobby by the way! I can see you restore them but please stop blasting the engines. If the engines are not thouroughly cleaned after blasting, the dust gets inside and acts as sandpaper when the hot engine oil takes the microscopic parts along to the moving parts...
Nice collection you have there. I can see a Z1A, a Z1R, a Z650, a Z1000ST (E2?) and a Z1300 . Good choice, keep up the good work and enjoy them!
Let the good times roll !
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Nice job - considerable improvement...
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Thanks chaps
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Brilliant.. never to many pictures. C2 is my favourite
GPZ1100 A1 zrx1100 gsa1200
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Z650c frame ready for powder coaters tomoz all orifices bunged up
and wheels already sorted and shod with new Roadriders my tyre of choice
and wheels already sorted and shod with new Roadriders my tyre of choice
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Thanks for comments chaps Philippe how do you get engines clean if you don't blast them ?
Couple of C2s ive tidied up in past and a late registered B1
Couple of C2s ive tidied up in past and a late registered B1
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Hi Bill
I use different rotating brushes, take a look at "Z1B restoration" . It takes more time and effort but it's safe for the internals of the engine.
If you use sand to blast an engine, the sand gives a fine dust and it creeps everywhere in the engine.
If you don't clean the engine parts very, very thouroughly inside, the very fine sanddust particles get into the hot oil when the engine is running and acts as abrasive paper with disastrous results ...
There are other blasting media I know,(glass pearls and some others) which are not that dangerous but anyway, I don't take the risk.
GrtZ
Philippe
I use different rotating brushes, take a look at "Z1B restoration" . It takes more time and effort but it's safe for the internals of the engine.
If you use sand to blast an engine, the sand gives a fine dust and it creeps everywhere in the engine.
If you don't clean the engine parts very, very thouroughly inside, the very fine sanddust particles get into the hot oil when the engine is running and acts as abrasive paper with disastrous results ...
There are other blasting media I know,(glass pearls and some others) which are not that dangerous but anyway, I don't take the risk.
GrtZ
Philippe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Cheers Philippe ill have a look , by the way i use glass bead and airline and wash
thoroughly afterwards
thoroughly afterwards
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Had a go at cleaning z650 crank cases today the Philippe way , i found it quite satisfying so ive
ordered more brushes different sizes etc should be a picture to show progress after 30mins or
so .
ordered more brushes different sizes etc should be a picture to show progress after 30mins or
so .
Re: Z650c2 restoration
Hi Bill
"that's the way, aha aha, I like it" as KC used to sing in the seventies!
Keep up the good work!
GrtZ
Philppe
"that's the way, aha aha, I like it" as KC used to sing in the seventies!
Keep up the good work!
GrtZ
Philppe
the differences between a little boy and an adult man is the price and size of their toys!
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