KAWASAKI KH & S SERIES FORUM

180kid · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject:

at least strip it to clean it out in there first, just take the bottom case off, possibly big lump of broke metal in there,

fit new seals etc, get the stuck together clutch out, check your oilways and oil feed, clean the 2t tank gauze, needs prepping of some sort prior to just cranking it over to see if it runs,..or as Simon says, you might get lucky,..

kas750 · 5th gear Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 836 Location: chorley

The Wolfman · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:39 am Post subject:

cossackmannie · 1st gear Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 25 Location: Aberdeen

As I've been busy enjoying the summer(?) on the Z750, I'm now looking at starting the 250B4 resto.
After a long thinking session, I went to the lads at Breaking Point in Aberdeen to see what they have. They have some 250 exhausts but all were either dented, scraped or bereft of chrome. There was plenty odds and ends in 3 boxes on the shelves consisting of clocks,some electrical components and levers/footrests etc. I managed to get a kickstart lever, rear brake lever and gear lever in very good nick for £20.
While trawling through the bikes for breaking, I found an RGV250L that I can have for £250 complete. As I have been quoted over £250 to get exchange fork stanchions and new rims and spokes, I had an idea.
I was thinking along the lines of transplanting the front and rear ends from the RGV onto the KH. As I don't want it too radical looking, I'd like to use the RGV swingarm(straight-not the banana type) in a twin shock set up by welding lower shock mounts onto it. This would add about 2-3 inches to the wheelbase which I don't think would be a problem. My only real concerns are the chain run and ground clearance when I fit a set of Higgspeeds. The front end will pretty much sort itself out.
As for the remnants of the RGV, I can Ebay the motor(runner), fairing panels, frame inc V5,electrics etc to recoup some of the outlay.
Apart from the new front and rear ends and pipes, everything else will be as original.

Any input or advice from you guys will be appreciated

Cheers

Ian
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The Wolfman · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject:

Go for it CM..

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malc87 · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject:

just give it to someone else and pay themto do it

works for me

ringadingdingdingdingding · Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Posts: 8

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cossackmannie · 1st gear Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 25 Location: Aberdeen

Funnily enough, the money played a big part in my decision to not restore to standard. I didn't want to spend thousands on a bike that I would be sh1t scared of dropping. Going along this route is going to cost a lot less than a nut and bolt original restoration which means I'll have more to spend on the motor and pipes.

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mark · 1st gear Joined: 17 Jan 2009 Posts: 41 Location: kent

bubba2 · 2nd gear Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 97 Location: Dorset

Just a thought have you put a battery on it !!

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