Repair, Recondition and Restore
I’m back to the KZ650, after being distracted by other projects over the last six months, including the Honda CB750K and a few other diversions I’ll eventually be posting about here. In any event… the next step for the KZ650 Continue reading Kawasaki KZ650 – Cleaning the Cylinder Head Combustion Chambers
The video below details the reconditioning and final project review of the Honda CB750K I’ve been working on over the winter of 2013/2014. To reiterate, “reconditioning” in this context means returning the bike to a safe and ridable condition, but Continue reading Final Project Review – Reconditioning a 1977 Honda CB750K
The short video below describes a simple modification I did to the side stand on the Honda CB750K project so it would work with the 4-into-2 exhaust system installed on the bike. Though I would have preferred to use an Continue reading Honda CB750K – Side Stand Modification
Linked below is a relatively short video describing the replacement of the tachometer drive oil seal on the Honda CB750K. When I got this project last fall the bike was leaking oil from almost every place imaginable and I thought Continue reading Tachometer Drive Oil Seal Replacment – Honda CB750K
A Dremel is one of my favorite go-to tools… I use mine all the time, almost daily, certainly when I’m doing serious work. For small engine and equipment repair I find it virtually indispensable and there are situations where there Continue reading Dremel Tool & Accessory Organization
I’ve been using the Harbor Freight manual tire changer w/motorcycle adapter for a number of years now, and though it’s not perfect, it is quite serviceable especially when one usually works alone like I do. One challenge with this unit Continue reading Harbor Freight Motorcycle Tire Changer Clamp Improvement – Mojoblocks
I recently replaced the front tire (and tube) on the Honda CB750K project with a new period correct Dunlop K70 tire. The tire that was on the bike was worn out and the owner wanted the replacement to be as Continue reading Balancing Front Tire with Ceramic Beads – Honda CB750K
As I indicated in an earlier post, I’m now primarily focusing my attention on the Honda CB750K reconditioning project. This is the same bike I had in the shop – and profiled – earlier in the Spring of 2013. Originally, Continue reading Honda CB750K Reconditioning – Part 1 (1977 Model)
I was recently diverted with a quick project for a friend of mine. The owner of this thrower is the same person who owns the Honda lawn mower I did the engine transplant on last winter. He recently dropped off Continue reading Ariens SS32 Snow Thrower Carburetor Cleaning
The third video in the series of repairing the top end of the 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 top end due to several leaking valves. This segment discusses preparing the cylinder block for installation just before dropping it over the pistons.