The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original > The Bike - C10
ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
Chrome Megaphone:
I finally got my 1985 Concours/Ninja project running again after several setbacks which included a blown engine due to not replacing the rod bolts after a 2mm overbore with ZX11 pistons on 88-89 ZX10B rods and oil burning from wobbling valves elongating the seals because I couldn't resist tear dropping the guides during head porting. Lessons learned.
Anyhow, now with a re-ringed stock bore and eBay stock head wearing the GPz900 cams, carbs (Dynojet kit), and Vance & Hines advanced ignition timing plate she's not as spooky explosive as before but still fast enough and much more controllable. Yesterday after having it inspected I pulled out onto the four lane road with enough throttle to induce a power slide which was easily recovered from.
Big Red:
That's pretty slick. Take a lot to mount that bodywork?
Chrome Megaphone:
It's a semi-bolt on affair that required some shade tree ingenuity to mount the ZG oil cooler, aftermarket GPz radiator, and securing the rear undertray. Basically the oil cooler lines are a tad short so it goes behind the lower frame mount with longer bolts serving as studs. AliExpress radiator needed two .5 inch rubber bushings, longer bolts & nuts, and a trick to get in there because the end tanks will interfere with the frame. I couldn't find a GPz lower tray frame that goes under the engine so again thick bushings & longer bolts to the oil pan worked out. The windscreen is an AliExpress part, it's a sport touring style slightly taller.
I didn't keep track of cost, you know how these things add up. :) It probably would have been better to just buy a GPz900 but wrenching on bikes and cars are a hobby of mine. Keeps me sane.
Here's my 1986 GL1200.
berna1201:
Good morning;
Nice modifications, I like ;)
Stasch:
Nice job. Me likey muchly.
--- Quote from: Chrome Megaphone on April 10, 2024, 12:37:25 PM ---I didn't keep track of cost, you know how these things add up. :) It probably would have been better to just buy a GPz900 but wrenching on bikes and cars are a hobby of mine. Keeps me sane.
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I consider motorcycle projects an investment in myself, the satisfaction of a job well done that bring many new things learned along the way. :thumbs:
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