Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
14 Dec 2017 11:25
Yeah, you guys are right. I should have known that. I'm too young for a senior moment.
That's a crutch I don't care to rely on.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
17 Dec 2017 15:00
Got the rotor on. It was pulsing but after some hard braking, it seems to be going away.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
17 Dec 2017 21:54
One thing fixed, another one appears. :dry:
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
19 Dec 2017 11:38
Using my old early 70's Snap-0n light gun, mine does the jiggle a lot more then when I use my other much newer strobe, the Craftsman light. No idea why.
However, I've noticed that I can jiggle the weights a little now where the springs don't seem to hold them as steady any more.
Could be the weights are moving around the pins or the springs are loose... ??
Only about 42,000-45,000 miles on my advance mechanism but I bet I'll be doing the same thing this spring.
However, I've noticed that I can jiggle the weights a little now where the springs don't seem to hold them as steady any more.
Could be the weights are moving around the pins or the springs are loose... ??
Only about 42,000-45,000 miles on my advance mechanism but I bet I'll be doing the same thing this spring.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
19 Dec 2017 13:45
The spring ends get loose. Made a big difference and the knock has all but gone away. It was making the engine stumble at idle. Also the bolt was slightly bent. Going to try and time it again.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
19 Dec 2017 15:51
Bent bolt.
I noticed that in your previous video but I thought it was an illusion from just the cam lobe itself oscillating.
I noticed that in your previous video but I thought it was an illusion from just the cam lobe itself oscillating.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
19 Dec 2017 16:43
It's the second rotor. Should have replaced it long ago. :whistle:
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
19 Dec 2017 19:31
I changed to title to move on. This will be where I post maintenance and engine upgrades.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
20 Dec 2017 16:28
Each time a little better.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
20 Dec 2017 18:50
Slowed the leak down some.
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
20 Dec 2017 21:53
Not done yet. :dry:
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Re: Z2 750 crank (Bossie the Kaw)
21 Dec 2017 21:14
Getting some things done.
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