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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: Bob on July 08, 2011, 06:32:39 PM

Title: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: Bob on July 08, 2011, 06:32:39 PM: Well I started My 86 Concours restoration project back in April 2010. It isn't/wasn't meant to be a perfect restoration. Just to bring her back to life from sitting in a garage for over 10 years, neglected. I brought her home on the trailer. I spent a little time here and there doing things. I would take pictures when I remembered to document the fun. Well I the bike is in pretty good shape now and I figured I would share some of the project. I uploaded some of the photo's to webshots, which I will include a link. (in case you want to see more pictures).
Anyway, the project started with the fuel system. cleaning and sealing the gas tank was the first project. So while it was apart, the tank got a new cap, sending unit/float, and petcock, as well as the sealer.
Next was the carburetors. They were pretty gummed up and nasty. So I went with option "B", which was replacing them. I found a set off a 2006 (they are suppose to have the drain tube mod). So I replaced the carbs rather than rebuilding them. It made it a little easier to go that route. While I had the carbs off, I sprayed a penetrating oil into the cylinders. I figured a little smoke is better than a dry start.
A new battery and fuel, and she fired right up. The probelm was she smoked a lot. So much that I was very concerned. So I shut her off and let her sit for a few minutes. Hoping the rings would re-seat properly. Well it worked. She stopped smoking and ran pretty good.
Well she got put away for the winter before I continued on. Well in the spring, she fired up, but runs rougher in the low rpms. So I guess the jets may be a little gunked up. So I put some carb cleaner in her and ran her. She's running better. But needs to run more. I would prefer not to have to open up the carbs, if I don't have to.
Anyway, she has since gotten some new parts, like plugs, hoses, mirrors, a new to me CeeBailey's windshield, Corbin, etc. A little cleaning up and she's looking pretty good. Yes there is more to do with her. But I figured she's far enough along, that she can show herself in public again. So without further adieu. My 86 C10!

Here's a link to webshots with more pictures:

http://rides.webshots.com/album/580498566EduhOS?vhost=rides (http://rides.webshots.com/album/580498566EduhOS?vhost=rides)

Working on the fuel system.

(http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/46069/2908329320103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2908329320103513287CZGaEn)

Getting other parts replaced.

(http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/47717/2265115980103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2265115980103513287TepNDE)

The rest of these photo's were today. Not done, but looking much better!

(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/16019/2957764390103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2957764390103513287VdhLJd)
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/34738/2498435330103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2498435330103513287xkrMyY)
(http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/47753/2966413250103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2966413250103513287wCDhPs)
(http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/11135/2295570060103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2295570060103513287WzjXiv)
(http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/49085/2442801890103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2442801890103513287NyQbUw)
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: kzz1king on July 08, 2011, 06:42:41 PM: Looks great! Are those the stock exhaust cans? I have an 86 and it looks nothing like that! That baby shines.

Wayne
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: Bob on July 08, 2011, 06:53:20 PM: Quote from: kzz1king on July 08, 2011, 06:42:41 PM
Looks great! Are those the stock exhaust cans? I have an 86 and it looks nothing like that! That baby shines.

Wayne

No they're not. They are off a 2006. I have two sets of 86 cans. But I just like the chrome so much better, I had to change them when these became available!
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: F-106 on July 08, 2011, 08:05:27 PM: I would like to find a nice 86 to go with my 06. NICE JOB CAPTAIN!!
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: DarrellB on July 09, 2011, 08:58:29 AM: I love the color of that year.
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: timmerz on July 09, 2011, 09:47:06 AM: It's absolutely amazing how relevant the style and shape of the bike still is, even today in '011...only when you see one right next to a C14 do you realize how old the C10 must be....
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: booger on July 09, 2011, 10:47:39 AM: Great looking bike. It's a timeless design. ;)
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: kzz1king on July 09, 2011, 11:01:44 AM: Quote from: Cap'n Bob on July 08, 2011, 06:53:20 PM
No they're not. They are off a 2006. I have two sets of 86 cans. But I just like the chrome so much better, I had to change them when these became available!

Chrome? No wonder I couldnt get mine polished like that! :'(
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on July 09, 2011, 11:04:46 AM: GREAT JOB!!!
I'll always feel the 86 was the most beautiful of all the years, and yours shows this truely now....
you even managed to transcend the time zone.....wow
photo date is showing 8-7-2011.......bring back the month...... 8)
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: Bob on July 09, 2011, 03:16:04 PM: Quote from: MAN OF BLUES on July 09, 2011, 11:04:46 AM
GREAT JOB!!!
I'll always feel the 86 was the most beautiful of all the years, and yours shows this truely now....
you even managed to transcend the time zone.....wow
photo date is showing 8-7-2011.......bring back the month...... 8)

Yeah that's weird how my Canon camera does that. It's like in military date. It's actually saying that it is 8 July, 2011! I feel like I'm in the service again! ;D
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on July 09, 2011, 04:39:56 PM: must be a euro setting on the date....
I was looking for the "departure" photo on my 86, kinda glad I didn't find it, it brings tears to my eyes every time I see it.... I like this one.
(http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/43253/2699745370015463693S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2699745370015463693QcOYAV)

whattta bike. :chugbeer:

I still have that Corbin seat....for the right price it could be yours........but I warn you, it ain't cheap...... gray leather ain't cheap. 8)

nice pipes also.....shoulda pulled those before selling also...drat.
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: Outback_Jon on July 09, 2011, 04:42:37 PM: Quote from: Cap'n Bob on July 08, 2011, 06:32:39 PM
Well I started My 86 Concours restoration project back in April 2010.

Still needs some work. It seemed awfully slow. ;D
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: bbroj on July 09, 2011, 07:32:46 PM: Nice job! Does this mean you may actually show up to a COG event, maybe even one of your own MnG's, on a Connie!?!
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: Outback_Jon on July 09, 2011, 07:47:02 PM: Quote from: bbroj on July 09, 2011, 07:32:46 PM
Nice job! Does this mean you may actually show up to a COG event, maybe even one of your own MnG's, on a Connie!?!

He was on the 86 Conc today at the Newburgh Meet & Greet.
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: bbroj on July 09, 2011, 08:08:12 PM: Bummer, and I had to miss it!
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: Bob on July 10, 2011, 07:19:08 PM: Quote from: bbroj on July 09, 2011, 08:08:12 PM
Bummer, and I had to miss it!

Hey, you got to make the money when you can!
Title: Re: My 86 project is almost there!
Post by: bbroj on July 11, 2011, 08:01:08 AM: Well, at least Kathy and I got in a nice ride on Sunday. We went th Shelburne Falls in Mass and visited the Bridge Of Flowers. Nice attraction and a great ride.