THE MOMENT OF TRUE.

Returning to the thread.

Today I took my “Champion Bike” out and rode about 300 km. to a classic vehicle flea market.

 

Truth be told, I just went to browse around but ended up buying a few items for my pseudo-workshop.

A few assorted cable clamp terminals can solve a cable breakage problem without having to go to the official dealer.

I used one of these parts when I replaced Christine's clutch cable.

 


A motorcycle glass fuse box from the '80s, I found it at a good price, 10 euros for the whole set.

 

A mechanic's stethoscope to listen to the Gremlins inside the engine.

 

A compression tester, I won't have to ask anyone for it anymore, it will be the first thing I will use before I disassemble Christine's engine again.

 

A nice four clock vacuum gauge, I'll have to watch a couple of tutorials on YouTube to find out how it works.

 

Another thing I always wanted to have is a double anti-theft device for full-face helmets from the '80s, I don't know why the hell they stopped making them.
I bought this one still in its original case without ever having been used.

 

I spent about 150 euros from my box of cookies, I told my wife that I hadn't bought anything since I was going with the bike, I was just going for a walk and a look around.

I will soon resume my love/hate relationship with Christine after giving us both some time for reflection.

You know that besides having a very nice way to tell stories (yes, please more of it) your are setting a very high standard in terms of fashion (besides yoour god taste for bikes).
My respect.
Holger

Congratulations on finding such treasures.

Kawboy, sorry to hark back to page 4 of this post where you noted the O rings on the float valves should be replaced with Viton75's. Just back from my local seal shop with Viton O rings 4.5mm ID and 1.5mm thick but they look a little too small for the float valves - the groove on the valve where the O ring sits measures around 7.7mm diameter by 1.8mm deep - with the replacement O ring installed, it doesn't look like it will do the job - photo has old O ring on the top, new Viton O ring installed on the valve, and replacement Viton O ring to the bottom. Just wanted to double check this sizing as I see these O rings aren't a seperate part from Kawasaki anyway. I final got the top end back together and engine running but as the solenoid fuel valve is no longer fitted, carbs leaking fuel so need to replace these O rings (and recheck float levels) then remember to turn fuel tap off every time the engine is turned off.

RBY wrote:

Kawboy, sorry to hark back to page 4 of this post where you noted the O rings on the float valves should be replaced with Viton75's. Just back from my local seal shop with Viton O rings 4.5mm ID and 1.5mm thick but they look a little too small for the float valves - the groove on the valve where the O ring sits measures around 7.7mm diameter by 1.8mm deep - with the replacement O ring installed, it doesn't look like it will do the job - photo has old O ring on the top, new Viton O ring installed on the valve, and replacement Viton O ring to the bottom. Just wanted to double check this sizing as I see these O rings aren't a seperate part from Kawasaki anyway. I final got the top end back together and engine running but as the solenoid fuel valve is no longer fitted, carbs leaking fuel so need to replace these O rings (and recheck float levels) then remember to turn fuel tap off every time the engine is turned off. 

You should mount a Suzuki GS1000 membrane valve
I did it and I forget to close it every time I stop the engine.
These are the measurements that fit our motorcycle.
 

Thanks KawBCN, I did see your post on these taps somewhere else. I have a few old Jap bikes so normally in the habit of turning fuel tap off. Ironically, the only bike I have with a diaphram tap is my GPz900A1 and it gives me no end of grief. I did try the float valve with new O ring in the carb body and the O ring has no contact, valve just slides out. I wonder if the O ring should be 7.5mm inside diameter rather than outside diameter as in the original post??