It may sound strange, but having the new OEM cylinder head and valves I decided to perform valves leak test. Therefore I installed all valves (without valve seals). Then I performed a classic leak test…
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Before starting Kawasaki KZ650 engine assembling I have a couple of works to do. One of them is engine covers polishing. I want to get them ready so that after assembling the engine will be…
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And here is a continuation of the story about cylinder head gasket. So I ordered an OEM cylinder head gasket instead of what comes with a Wiseco piston kit. The part number of this gasket…
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As I’ve already mentioned, the Kawasaki KZ650 engine is mostly ready to be assembled. However there were (and are) some obstacles that still keep me from assembling. First of them was engine bolts. My initial…
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The Kawasaki KZ650 oil pump turned out to be in perfect condition, but it needed some cleaning. To clean the oil pump properly I completely dismantled it, down to removing the strainer. I soaked oil…
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During the last two weeks I was asked three times about compatibility of Kawasaki KZ650 and stainless steel exhaust header made by Black Widow (UK) for Kawasaki ZR750 Zephyr. It looks like a good reason…
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Many engine paints require “baking” to complete their curing. Also, it’s better to test paint before the engine is assembled. And even taking into account that the cylinder head will have a higher temperature than…
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And here is the last part of Kawasaki KZ650 electrical starter restoration story. All I had to do was to finish the job as to install another end cap with gears in it with assembling…
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I started assembling the starter motor from yoke assembly. As I already mentioned, Kawasaki service manual indicates that “is not meant to be disassembled”. The reason is simple: the gap between rotor and field coils’…
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