1982 KZ1300 rescue and rebuild

Fast track - look at the photos.

Better than new! Some discoloration but that's due to the light. Wire brush was everywhere and no regrets there! LOL The things I take up my dignity for this motorcycle... hahsaha





All back in place ready fro the plates and the clutch cover. Wait - I will test it first with a new clutch cable and the handlebar installed! (soon!)



Peace of mind, priceless....

Soaking in oil from now. 2 days or more? Plenty of time until ready - I need to attach the handle bar and the clutch cable. Once done, and I see the clutch work, I will close it up with the beautifully chrome plated cover.

Everything looks like new! Did the new black engine paint remain undamaged when you put the engine back in the frame?

Have you considered modifying the clutch operating arm? I feel sure that scotch posted information on how he lengthened his arm, in order to make the clutch pull a bit lighter, but I can't find the post. I think it was quite a simple modification. Or, you might prefer the hydraulic conversion.

Yes, it does. I can't believe myself that I'm looking at the same bike!

The engine paints hold up beautifully. It's very tough. No scratches, and any oil or whatever that lands on it is easily cleaned up. So far the engine finish seems very durable.
Running the bike will harden it even more I am sure. If you want a similar look when you will be doing yours, go for PJ1.

I haven't seen scotch's modification. I am not looking into the hydraulic conversion yet as well. I don't want to involve too many extra projects - I have my hands full already. My aim is clarity, putting the bike together and riding it. All the extra improvements can wait. Too many things on the plate will create chaos. If I had my own garage? Maybe. But I need to have this bike in one piece and on the ground, six floor under.... my sixth floor! After putting a few thousand kilometers (or miles) on it, I will see what I'd like to change and perhaps customize. Some customization might look fantastic but not good for everyone in reality. I need to first earn my own opinion, then reevaluate what I have and see what's next.

Lost my reference photo.

What is the steel and friction plate order? The manual reference diagram is useless. It was like 2 steel 1 friction, but forgot which one comes first

I think I got it figured out looking at the forensics
One remark to pay attention to: when tightening the big nut, make sure the shim/spacer that goes below it has the mark 'OUT SIDE' stamped on it facing outside.
Took a photo of it but the camera died and got nothing. Don't want to take it all apart just to picture it again. As me if confused.