My build thread - KZ440 - Page 9

ontwo · 03-14-2011, 03:03 PM

Not just the other half, but it's also bent all to hell. Retail on the float is $43.05. Just ordered one shipped for $19 on fleabay

ontwo · 03-17-2011, 09:59 AM

This spring weather has given me the build fever. So last night I made a little progress.

First, I have a bad front brake light switch. Ordered one through the dealership. Got a call yesterday that the switch is discontinued. Then I found one of my new favorite parts site, www.z1enterprises.com . I didn't see what I was looking for online. So I called them. The guy was really helpful and steered me to what I need. It is a banjo bolt/switch. Cool, huh.

So I went home and took out the banjo bolt to make sure I had the correct pitch to order the new one. That led me taking a look at the master cylinder. Holy crap that thing was nasty. 30 yr old brake fluid and gunk. Took it apart and cleaned it good. Put it back on and flushed all the old dark brown fluid. Got some fresh fluid in and bled the line. Got good pressure. So I have brakes.

Still waiting on the switch and the carb float.

Gonna get with my welder friend to help me with remounting the rear brake pedal, fender tabs, and chain roller.

I can actually see the end in sight. Gonna be riding her this spring.

ontwo · 03-23-2011, 09:47 AM

Ok, got the banjo bolt/brake light switch on. Works great. Got the rear brake brace welded up. Welded the chain roller tab on. Gotta figure out my clutch issue, slap a chain on, and its all cosmetic after that. Here is the roller.

Dnyce · 03-23-2011, 11:54 AM

sweet

ontwo · 04-02-2011, 10:00 PM

Worked on the tank today.
Here's what I used to fill where the emblem was. This stuff was great.

Primed

Sat it on her briefly. Gotta clear coat it next.

derf · 04-02-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontwo

Worked on the tank today.
Here's what I used to fill where the emblem was. This stuff was great.

You could have gotten TL to do the tank for you, she just finished doing daves tank and I'm sure she has some free time

ontwo · 04-08-2011, 12:27 AM

FIRST RIDE TONIGHT!!!!!!!

Just over 10 months and a rough winter, she hit the road tonight. Still gotta finish my fenders, but I'll be ridin her to work tomorrow. I'll get better pics in the morning

Avatard · 04-08-2011, 12:46 AM

So...how's it ride? Looks sweet.

ontwo · 04-08-2011, 01:21 AM

Rough

Nah, not so bad. Runs great and straight. Cool to putt around town. I won't be taking it cross country

Avatard · 04-08-2011, 02:40 AM

Yeah, I kinda gathered it wouldn't be the right mount for 300 mile jaunts, but for cruising, it looks quite tits.

Can't wait to see it with the fenders on...

03-14-2011, 03:03 PM	#1
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Not just the other half, but it's also bent all to hell. Retail on the float is $43.05. Just ordered one shipped for $19 on fleabay __________________

03-17-2011, 09:59 AM	#2
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	This spring weather has given me the build fever. So last night I made a little progress. First, I have a bad front brake light switch. Ordered one through the dealership. Got a call yesterday that the switch is discontinued. Then I found one of my new favorite parts site, www.z1enterprises.com . I didn't see what I was looking for online. So I called them. The guy was really helpful and steered me to what I need. It is a banjo bolt/switch. Cool, huh. So I went home and took out the banjo bolt to make sure I had the correct pitch to order the new one. That led me taking a look at the master cylinder. Holy crap that thing was nasty. 30 yr old brake fluid and gunk. Took it apart and cleaned it good. Put it back on and flushed all the old dark brown fluid. Got some fresh fluid in and bled the line. Got good pressure. So I have brakes. Still waiting on the switch and the carb float. Gonna get with my welder friend to help me with remounting the rear brake pedal, fender tabs, and chain roller. I can actually see the end in sight. Gonna be riding her this spring. __________________

03-23-2011, 09:47 AM	#3
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Ok, got the banjo bolt/brake light switch on. Works great. Got the rear brake brace welded up. Welded the chain roller tab on. Gotta figure out my clutch issue, slap a chain on, and its all cosmetic after that. Here is the roller. __________________

03-23-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	sweet __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

04-02-2011, 10:00 PM	#5
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Worked on the tank today. Here's what I used to fill where the emblem was. This stuff was great. Primed Sat it on her briefly. Gotta clear coat it next. __________________

04-08-2011, 12:27 AM	#7
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	FIRST RIDE TONIGHT!!!!!!! Just over 10 months and a rough winter, she hit the road tonight. Still gotta finish my fenders, but I'll be ridin her to work tomorrow. I'll get better pics in the morning __________________

04-08-2011, 12:46 AM	#8
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	So...how's it ride? Looks sweet. __________________ Insert free thought here.

04-08-2011, 01:21 AM	#9
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Rough Nah, not so bad. Runs great and straight. Cool to putt around town. I won't be taking it cross country __________________

04-08-2011, 02:40 AM	#10
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Yeah, I kinda gathered it wouldn't be the right mount for 300 mile jaunts, but for cruising, it looks quite tits. Can't wait to see it with the fenders on... __________________ Insert free thought here.