Well, this post is dedicated solely to the rotor holder I made for the Kawasaki KZ650. Application of this tool to the KZ650 engine, unlike KZ750 and Zephyr 750, is limited by only two cases:…
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Another item in my list of preassembling works was final transmission assembling. When I was cleaning and checking gearbox, I found out that it’s condition was perfect, the most of measurements were well within not…
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So it’s time to prepare the engine for assembling, which means not only some work to be done, but also applying existing and producing some new special tools. Usually when I prepare parts for glass…
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Well, I was about to start a series of posts about preparing the Kawasaki KZ650 engine for assembling, including a section about special tools I made by the way, but on Saturday I finished two…
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Sorted another small pile of parts for the Kawasaki KZ650 project. First in the list is eight Honda flange cap nuts (high type). As long as bolts, nuts or other fasteners fit the application and…
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Whenever I am overloaded with orders and our clients projects I have to lay aside work on Kawasaki KZ650 project. However, what I could keep doing is to pick and buy parts for the project. …
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It’s amazing how easily simple matters could be turned into complicated. When years ago I bought an engine for Kawasaki KZ650 engine it was equipped with mismatching ignition (later type) and alternator covers (early style…
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Early models of Kawasaki KZ650 similarly to their “elder” 900-1000ccm brothers (or sisters) were equipped with screw type of clutch release (or actuator). One may also call this type of actuator “worm” type. Haynes motorcycle…
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How many parts could be necessary for engine overhauling? In my opinion the answer depends largely on how far the owner is ready to go. And as I was making a pre-assembly check of parts…
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