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Author:  900SL [ Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:03 pm ]
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RODH2 wrote:
I don't have any pics of my H1 when it was red.....I painted it "Indy Orange" after a couple of "get offs" at the track! I posted a couple of pics on my current H2 build thread......" Rod's H2" :D



Uups - I seem to have missed that thread :oops:
Past midnight now, here in DK. Will look tomorrow
Author:  900SL [ Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:36 pm ]
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Just one more picture, to emphasize the difference btw. before and after:
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... and it wasn't even bad before ;)
Author:  BazNSW [ Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:28 pm ]
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WOW, this will be a brilliant bike when finished, that paint job is amazing, great work mate.

Baz.
Author:  900SL [ Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:56 am ]
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Thanks Baz - currently working hard to finish it before summer :)
Next update during the weekend...
Author:  Stev-o [ Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:31 am ]
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That motor looks fantastic! Great job...
Author:  900SL [ Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:12 pm ]
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Stev-o wrote:
That motor looks fantastic! Great job...


Thanks :thumbup:
Let's continue the story.

A grown man can easily carry the weight of the engine, but when it's to be placed in frame, you need to be two:
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... nice to have another grown man to help you ;)

The frame tubes were of course covered with rags and similar, while engined was lifted in place.
So now it sits there, but nothing more. Awaiting the right (small) 10mm nuts to arrive:
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Not quite the original cable paths, but to honest I don't give a damn, and I'm not prepared to pay like 150-200 USD + Danish customs + 25% tax + a handling fee :banghead :banghead

As mentioned earlier, I will use a small, flat bar (euro style) Combined with new repro style gray cables, this is a bit of a challenge. The speedo and tacho cables are of course vanilla, as these are independent of rise and width of bars, and this goes for the front brake cable as well (almost)
But the throttle and starter cables, did require some creative thinking. And so does the clutch cable! First try:
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... won't work!

After 3-4 attempts, this seemed to work well:
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Not the original cable path, but honestly I dont give a damn, and I'm not prepared to pay like 150-200 USD for an original short version of the grey cables
+ Postage + Danish customs + 25% tax + handling fee :banghead :banghead

Now to the neutral indicator:
Wiring is ready:
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and so is the indicator itself. The black bakelite was broken, so I sourced a "new" on Ebay. After dismantling and a thorough cleaning, it looks like this:
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Notice the way the small brass lever is pointing. This is vital, if it's to function properly (thanks to Per Olofsson from Swedish Classic Kawasaki Forum)
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I apply a very small amount of sealing compound to the black bakelite before tightning it to the gearbox using the correct screw.
Author:  husson73 [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:29 am ]
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Step by step an interesting work ;)
Author:  900SL [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:47 pm ]
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Thanks :D its progressing nicely, but considering it's 2 years since I started, I'd better put in some effort.
I want it to be running this summer...
Author:  RODH2 [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:03 pm ]
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It won't matter how long it takes, when it is of this quality! I have been at mine forever, and won't be able to match the quality of your work. Keep the updates coming!
Author:  900SL [ Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:00 am ]
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Thanks Rod! And I will keep on posting :)
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