(09-30-2025, 05:19 PM)peterbaron Wrote: [ -> ]Gone, not so sure if it is a pic issue but the cam's R-journal shows some heat discoloration or wear due to oil starvation????
How is the cam cap #3?
Huh. That does look bad in the pic, doesn't it? Just went down to the work bench. That bluish look is just the photo, not on the cam itself, thankfully. The engine's clean, and hopefully my new life of sustained 70-75 mph commutes isn't doing it any harm. It sounds happy anyway.
Turned over another mileage milestone on Angry Bird on today's ride
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What's attached to the top of the instrument panel, Ferret?
Garage door opener Cormanus
(10-03-2025, 08:46 AM)m in sc Wrote: [ -> ]did some tail section straightening on the 78 kz. my buddy David completely rearended me on his 24 H2 at a dead stop, long story. luckily neither of us got hurt but it mangled the plate mount i made, fortunately I was able to straighten it out. his bike suffered a cracked front fender and a few scuffs. here it is next to the cb last night. also got some nos fork tubes installed as the old ones were 'just' pitted enough to start eating the lh seal.
Unfortunate incident! Glad it wasn't worse.
That KZ is a great looking bike. Do you use the kick starter? I'm assuming it has both, but maybe not?
(10-03-2025, 02:55 PM)pdedse Wrote: [ -> ] (10-03-2025, 08:46 AM)m in sc Wrote: [ -> ]did some tail section straightening on the 78 kz.
Unfortunate incident! Glad it wasn't worse.
That KZ is a great looking bike. Do you use the kick starter? I'm assuming it has both, but maybe not?
My first bike was a '78 750KZ, which was a great bike. It was a four-cycle twin and a really nice bike. The kick starter would only work if the battery was good, which I learned when the battery was run-down one morning. It would bump-start, so I never have figured that one out. Seemed like a big waste of metal and extra weight to me.
You're both OK. That's good. The rest is an irritant.
Every week, I pray that guardian angels accompany all of us on each ride. I am delighted that my prayers were answered. And for those who do not share my faith, I hope you will accept the gesture as a wish for good luck.
As for you continuing the ride, I would expect no less from you, m in sc!
I look forward to congratulating you when the repairs to your motorcycle are completed and all that is left is a great story with a wonderful ending. Take care, David.
