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z650 Starter Clutch Repair

Replacing the z650 starter can be done without removing the engine! Read on to find out how!

By Sid, 6 yearsJuly 1, 2019 ago
News

Refreshing a tired z650

Article still in progress……. 🙂 I’m lucky enough to have a couple of Kawasaki z650’s in my stable, the two pictured below are both 1977 B1 models, the green one was a barn find and its currently being stripped and Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsDecember 13, 2018 ago
News

Another classic is on the road!

Finally the GPz1100 has passed roadworthy and is now registered!. Its been a long haul and there are still minor items to finish, like badges and shims at the 1500klm mark. But last week I found a significant issue in Read more…

By Sid, 6 yearsNovember 28, 2018 ago
News

GPz1100 August 2018 Update

This month I managed to fire up my 1982 Kawasaki GPz1100B2, This is the first time in 7 years its been running! In the process I needed to get new ignition leads sorted, carb re-tuning and static valve clearances during Read more…

By Sid, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
News

Purchasing The Book

It’s now 4 years since the release of my first book and it’s still selling well and as relevant today as it was back then. The book continues to drift in and out of the top 10 motorcycling books to Read more…

By Sid, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
Tutorials

Lacing Wire Wheels

Lacing a wire wheel is not something you do everyday, and certainly it’s not a skill you will use often, however its handy to know if you do plan to restore a lot of bikes. When I wrote my book Read more…

By Sid, 9 yearsDecember 3, 2015 ago

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