Hello Guest User,

Please feel free to have a look around the forum but be aware that as an unregistered guest you can't see all of it and you can't post.

To access these 'Registered Users Only' areas simply register and login.

Xs2 project

Work in Progress

Moderators: paul doran, Taffus, KeithZ1R, chrisu

Post Reply
Message
Author
cra-z1

Xs2 project

#1 PostAuthor: cra-z1 » Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:55 am

Ok I know I you guys are saying what is a 650 Yami doing on are site. Well I'm sure there may be a few who can answer this. Take a look at the picture. I have two engines. One was locked up and after pulling it apart I found a lead plug? had worked loose and hit the rod. There are two plugs. I think they were for balancing when they cut the gear for the electric start. The 72 was the first year for the starter and I think they just used the cranks from the 71 and older. Does anyone know the purpose of this plug. Is it a problem waiting to happen on my other crank. I can get a few thous movement fron the same plugs on my good crank.
Image
As soon as I can get this beast back together I can start on the 75 Z1900B

Image
Top
User avatar
Pigford
I'm on prescription!!
Posts: 10566
Joined: 2nd Jan 2006
Location: Hampshire Coast UK

#2 PostAuthor: Pigford » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:07 pm

The lead 'blob' is usually just for balancing the crank...... :|

Bin it.... :lol:

Impressive set of bike you got there.... :twisted:
And on the 7th day... Zeds were created!
Top
cra-z1

#3 PostAuthor: cra-z1 » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:12 pm

That's what I thought also. I was just surprised to see it come out like that.Just makes me wonder about the other crank.
Top
User avatar
davejames
ZedHead
ZedHead
Posts: 1013
Joined: 22nd Dec 2001
Location: Northwich, Cheshire

#4 PostAuthor: davejames » Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:27 am

Had the same happen to me old RD350 many years ago. Went to pub had a few beers, came to ride home and bike locked up, lead weight fell out of crank.....rebuild time :evil: :evil:
Feng shui................my arse
Top
cra-z1

#5 PostAuthor: cra-z1 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:10 pm

Ok who would know how to correct the problem as long as I got the crank out.
Top
User avatar
Pigford
I'm on prescription!!
Posts: 10566
Joined: 2nd Jan 2006
Location: Hampshire Coast UK

#6 PostAuthor: Pigford » Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:43 pm

Have a go yerself....

Just prepare the crank & melt the lead, whack it in & hey presto :wink:

If it don't work, then you can start phoning/Googling... :shock:
And on the 7th day... Zeds were created!
Top
User avatar
Dark Skies
100Club
100Club
Posts: 263
Joined: 10th Feb 2008

#7 PostAuthor: Dark Skies » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:25 pm

cra-z1 wrote:Ok who would know how to correct the problem as long as I got the crank out.


This bloke did a really good job of welding and balancing my Z1000-H crank way back in 82. The fact that he's still in business after all these years speaks volumes.

http://www.applebee.co.uk/motorcycle.html
KZ1000-M1 CSR

"I have only five words for you: From my cold, dead hands."
Top
cra-z1

#8 PostAuthor: cra-z1 » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:44 pm

I think I am going to peen the edges to tighten up
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Projects”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bevelhead and 181 guests