Cafe KZ build part 2

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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 20, 2011 19:08:42 GMT -5

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Dec 20, 2011 19:03:29 GMT -5 WT100 said:

Progress!
New master cylinder on, forks, shocks and pipe.

I'm kind of crazy about this bike all over again, and it's not even done.

Got so excited i ordered some Pirellis to complete the package and get ready for the track day, my vintage club is doing in May.

whats your process for synching those carbs?

WT100 Scoot Veteran Posts: 753	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 20, 2011 19:12:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WT100 on Dec 20, 2011 19:12:40 GMT -5 My process is to have a good mechanic. lol Carbs are beyond me. At least for now.
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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 20, 2011 19:42:24 GMT -5

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Dec 20, 2011 19:12:40 GMT -5 WT100 said:

My process is to have a good mechanic. lol

Carbs are beyond me. At least for now.

you look to be a damn good wrench yourself. if you can do all this you can sync carbs with the right tools.

The sync gauges come in analog type or what i call meter type.

www.ebay.com/itm/MOTION-PRO-SYNC-PRO-CARB-TUNER-TOOL-SYNCHRONIZER-/170708077918?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item27befe8d5e#ht_500wt_764

www.ebay.com/itm/Carb-Synchronizer-Vacuum-Gauge-Carb-Sync-5-6mm-DEAL-/290648181150?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item43abfb499e#ht_1955wt_750

here is an example process (FI)

www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r6-how-guides/21751-how-sync-your-throttle-bodies-carburetors.html

ive seen a vac gauge used and the carbs done one by one to get pretty close but nothing beats being able to look at both or all 4 at once.

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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 20, 2011 20:09:15 GMT -5

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this cat here explains it well also.
www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/dualcarb.htm
Solex, Kadron and Webber are commonly used on A/C VW motors which is where my roots are. I have owned many old A/C VWs, My first car was a 72 superbeetle (sunroof). My uncle was the original owner. He drove all over north america in it even got pulled in CO once the cop thought he might be Ted Bundy. No joke. Remember Ted drove a VW of the same year and it was used to ...
For those too young to remember look up 'Ted Bundy'

Sorry for going from carb syncing to one of Americas worst serial killers lol.

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WT100 Scoot Veteran Posts: 753	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 20, 2011 21:05:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WT100 on Dec 20, 2011 21:05:08 GMT -5 Thanks for that. I can't take credit for most of that wrenching. My guy Brian does most of it with his dad Tim supervising and guiding our madness. I'm only GOOD at taking things apart and the occasional "heavy lifting". lol
	Tim 100 countries or bust, 74 so far! '80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 21, 2011 1:17:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 1:17:48 GMT -5 I admire your humility getting stuff apart is at least half the battle
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WT100 Scoot Veteran Posts: 753	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 31, 2011 21:24:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WT100 on Dec 31, 2011 21:24:10 GMT -5 Wrapped up and home now. Went on her first "shake down" run wit the Vintage Club today. About 50 miles with no problems.
	Tim 100 countries or bust, 74 so far! '80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 31, 2011 21:52:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2011 21:52:30 GMT -5 looks great!!

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,618 Location: Preston, MD	Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 1, 2012 10:41:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Jan 1, 2012 10:41:58 GMT -5 I agree. It looks really good.
	Brent Life is better at high RPM.

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Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 1, 2012 10:51:54 GMT -5

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Post by WT100 on Jan 1, 2012 10:51:54 GMT -5

Thanks man!

Sorry i've bee MIA for a bit. Thought things were supposed to get slower on vacation but then my wife decided to take the month off too so my agenda got modified. lol

If you guys aren't sick of MCs i'll start a new thread. I made it about 5 days between projects...

This time i will be significantly more hands on.
Well with a little help...

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100 countries or bust, 74 so far!
'80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,618 Location: Preston, MD	Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 1, 2012 10:56:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Jan 1, 2012 10:56:43 GMT -5 By all means, show us what you're working on. You're getting big time now, got your own build team!
	Brent Life is better at high RPM.

WT100 Scoot Veteran Posts: 753	Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 1, 2012 11:01:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WT100 on Jan 1, 2012 11:01:32 GMT -5 My plan it to teach them how to use a polishing tool. Make my 30 year old motors shiny again. lol
	Tim 100 countries or bust, 74 so far! '80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,618 Location: Preston, MD	Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 1, 2012 12:20:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Jan 1, 2012 12:20:01 GMT -5 Damn, now I need some helpers. I'd have all sorts of stuff polished if I didn't have to do the work myself. lol
	Brent Life is better at high RPM.

2strokd Scoot Legend! Burnout Master It will only go as well as it can flow! Posts: 10,810	Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 5, 2012 10:36:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2strokd on Jan 5, 2012 10:36:22 GMT -5 That thing looks killer Tim. I love the fairing and color!

aeroxbud Scoot Legend! Posts: 14,311 Location: Portsmouth U.K.	Cafe KZ build part 2 Jan 5, 2012 19:18:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aeroxbud on Jan 5, 2012 19:18:53 GMT -5 looks great. Get them hooked young, they are the bikers of tomorrow
	Yamaha Aerox NS50 2016 project Yamaha Aerox NS50 2016 Piaggio Typhoon 2019: Great scooter, poorly built (sold) Yamaha Slider 2002: The problem child (sold) Yamaha BWS NG: The Family affair (son now owns) Yamaha Aerox YQ50 2008: The fast one (sold) Yamaha Jog RR 2004: The first one (sold) Mrs Bud 10/06/22 you are not going to pull that engine apart and put lots of new bits in it, are you?