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The new grips were a hassle. The throttle grip installed ok but the left grip was oversize. Had to wrap the bar to increase the diameter before I could get the grip to adhere. I picked up a new set of mirrors, round, long stem. I thought they were awesome but was overruled by my son. Ended up using the black ones that came with it.
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Back to the handle bars for a moment. Since the new bars were "standard" type bars I had to install a shorter front brake line, shorter throttle cable and shorter clutch cable. The new shorter brake line was easy to order. I had a shorter throttle cable on hand that works but it's still probably 1" too long. I ended up cutting the original clutch cable and installed a new barrel on the end that had set screws to secure it. Locktite on the set screws. Works well but I think I may have to shorten it another 1/4" to get more adjustability.
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4 hours ago, airedale said:
I love tinkering with vintage motorcycles, can't beat the satisfaction getting an old timer back on the road ship shape and running fine. Good luck with your endeavor and keep posting your progress as you go along.
Taking my bikes on the back roads with a pack rod, finding and fishing small streams is one of my favorite things to do.
Al
I took the back pegs off one night. No friggin riders. Solo only. Strap your stuff down and go. He understands.
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Kinda like gunsmithing in a way. I think. Small springs and weights, washers etc. Two cylinders to sync.
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Had to rebuild the ignition switch, clean up and touch up the starter clutch. Swapped out the bars. Sorry no pics.
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Side notes:
1. The garage sits on wetlands and is 50yds from the river. The mosquitoes were savage in the shop all summer. No amount of fans or smoke could keep them away.
2. I realized quickly that I did not have the exact factory service manual for this model. I had to go off the '82 model. Not great. And especially not great when it's a digital copy on your phone.
3. A couple of months into it. Snapped a pic for some reason. Carb work maybe. Looked at it sometime later and knew from that point on it was going to be a struggle of wills.
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A couple of years ago my youngest son started to show interest in riding motorcycles (I ride an old Kawasaki). I told him I'd look for one for him. He's a new rider. We agreed it had to be safe, reliable and somewhat cool. "Right up my alley" I'm thinking.
Enter a 1983 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD D5 into the show. Story and pics to follow.
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5 hours ago, airedale said:
Did anyone try and eat that Merganser?, I can eat almost anything but Mergansers I have taken are something I do not care for LOL
Al
No. The young guy that shot it was getting it mounted so it saved us from having to try and eat it lol.
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2 hours ago, airedale said:
Now that is what I call a banner day, congrats, the top retriever looks like a Chessy, they are a Hoss.
Al
He was a three year old male cbr.
As luck would have it I found myself on the end of the shooting line in the last blind. The dog owner and #1 goose caller was to my immediate left, and then the dog sat right outside the edge of the last blind. I had a front row seat for the dog show. Good stuff.
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Spent the last week in MD hunting late season waterfowl. Cambridge, MD was home base. Went on a couple guided hunts but mostly hunted from a boat blind. My good friend has a registered spot in the cove he lives on.
Kawasaki KZ440 Resurrection
in DIY - Do It Yourself, tutorials and videos
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There's always a crossroads in every project. There came a point when I looked at this bike, saw a can full of gas and said "we're going to end this now". All because of the headlight.
I wanted to put in a LED unit. The size was an issue. I needed 6 1/4". Not available as an insert. Had meanwhile repaired the existing bucket only to realize it wasn't original. It was 7". Too big. Ordered a plug and play 6" LED. It took forever to ship. I had to cancel the order. They refunded my money. A week later the headlight shows up at the house. I ended up using it so I ended up calling the vendor and paying him.
I like it. Fits the bike nice I think.