GPZ600R rebuild [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Laava

21st April 2009, 18:46

Recently I scored a 1986 GPZ600, UK import, Kermit green, very pre-loved and it had been stolen recovered. I managed to get it to start but it would not idle and had to run on full choke. However it sounded OK when the revs got up so I warmed it up then drained all the fluids. At the moment I am waiting for the new tank and have seals and kits on order while the frame is at the blasters. Also the fairings are all getting plastic welded including flushing off the indicator mounts as I will be fitting LEDs somewhere unseen! Meanwhile I have painted the motor and set tappets and replaced thermostat and o rings etc ready for the frame to be added. Stupidly I didn't take a "before" photo!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1910&pictureid=21788

Laava

22nd April 2009, 18:22

Motor done and frame etc at the painters.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1910&pictureid=22952

Laava

19th May 2009, 23:58

I am nearly done with this. I have new tyres fitting tommorrow and the body work is painted ready to fit. So wheels, brakes, bodywork and indicators and we're there! So far it has cost $2550 and I haven't paid for the tyres or bodywork paint! That will take it close to 4G, wonder what it will be worth? Will sell this one and start another project probably. Anyone have an old bike, complete, that is looking for a good home?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1910&pictureid=24609

mugins

20th May 2009, 09:34

Anyone have an old bike, complete, that is looking for a good home?

I got one for ya....

Laava

20th May 2009, 22:38

Yay, wheels on!http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1910&pictureid=24672
So Mugins, what have you got lined up for me? Spose I should get off my arse and come see you!
Anybody want to pay me to do a bike resto for them?

Indiana_Jones

20th May 2009, 23:37

Hey Laava,

This thread has caught my eye and have been following it, lovin' the updates and pics!

-Indy

Laava

21st May 2009, 00:21

Cheers Indy, You want to buy it? I will be selling it after I'm done.

Indiana_Jones

21st May 2009, 08:19

Cheers Indy, You want to buy it? I will be selling it after I'm done.

No problem.

Seen one for sale on tardme, I thought about it, but have decided I'll go a newer bike.

Thanks for the offer though!

I'm sure someone will pick the little gem up.

Are parts hard to get for her?

-Indy

Laava

21st May 2009, 14:33

No, parts are a bitch for the most part. It was complete when I got it so I have only had to replace a few things.

munterk6

21st May 2009, 17:36

Anybody want to pay me to do a bike resto for them?

Yeah, I have a 86 GSXR1100G stripped and ready for restoration....
was gonna do it meself but finding the motivation has been a challenge!
I would be happy to pay you to do it, problem is, I am in ChCh and you are not? I am impressed with the job you have done on the GPz...(I had one many moons ago)
Sooooo..where are you, NI Im guessing.
PM me with details and we will see if we can work out an agreement.:mobile:

munterk6

21st May 2009, 17:40

Okay, I just checked your profile and see you live in Whangarei.....probably a bit too far to ship the bike considering its all in bits lol! Nice thought tho :laugh: All the best buddy, Munterk6 :done:

Matt_TG

23rd May 2009, 14:25

Very nice :) As a GPZ owner (or maybe it owns me) I appreciate what you're doing there, you very nearly have encouraged me to start a winter project ... very nearly. What are you doing for exhausts? I need to sort out something on mine, they're falling apart - just wonding if you have any tips of places to get suitable aftermarket but not too expenisive 'zorsts.

Laava

24th May 2009, 16:43

I am using the original exhaust but have to repair it a little! It would be nice to replace it but costs are escalating now! I have no idea where to go to get a replacement. Look at this website? Prob cheaper than here in NZ!
http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/bannertop.htm

Laava

10th June 2009, 18:19

Got the clothes back on it now, fitted but not fixed on.
Started it up a week or so ago and it leaked oil, petrol and water! Few jobs later and that is all good, just need to re-fit all tha pegs and headlight/ind and we're ready for a test ride!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1910&pictureid=25836

Indiana_Jones

10th June 2009, 18:40

Sweeeeeeet

-Indy

Laava

20th June 2009, 17:16

Right, I'm done! All except for a muffler[coming] and a couple of fixings. Took it for a very noisy ride around the block and figured that it needs a tune up and then wof/reg and it is a goer! Anyone wanna buy it? It will be for sale when road tested and running properly. Can you spot the indicators? Also only polished one bit, the fork brace. Has done nearly 48k miles[UK import]

Indiana_Jones

20th June 2009, 17:43

Looking good mate :)

Edit: though if I were to do this Project myself I'd do the red paint scheme. The green is a bit much for my taste lol

-Indy

Crasherfromwayback

20th June 2009, 17:46

Credit to you. A good mate of mine road raced them when they were the bomb...so I have good memories of them.

Pete

dipshit

20th June 2009, 20:33

That's a wicked job! It's amazing how well it came out. It must of taken lots of work.

I have fond memories of these bikes too, in their day.

dipshit

20th June 2009, 20:35

Edit: though if I were to do this Project myself I'd do the red paint scheme. The green is a bit much for my taste lol

Probably a few well-placed stickers or something will break it up, giving it a finished look.

Laava

20th June 2009, 21:05

Thanks guys for all your comments, I personally hate stickers, If I am not being sponsored then they are the 1st thing I remove normally. I will leave that to the next owner!

dipshit

20th June 2009, 22:15

I was meaning more like original Kawasaki stickers..

Laava

20th June 2009, 23:13

Oh yeah, I realised that and I agree it would break it up and make it look more finished but, hang on, should I get some Harley stickers for it?
Fuck, that would be a laugh!

octanepwr

14th July 2009, 11:51

Hey you might be able to help me out here, ive just got a 85 gpz600r and i cant get the front wheel off. I have a size 12 allen key and ive tried loosening the pinch bolt on the side ive been told has the nut (stand side) and the axle just spins even though the other pinch bolt is very tight. Do i need two size 12 allen keys so i can hold the axle side and turn the nut with the other?
Thanks

EJK

14th July 2009, 11:53

Looking nice! You got some skills! I like the classic Italian (is it?) one of your past project bike.

Mystic13

14th July 2009, 12:50

Very impressive Laava.

I figured my 10 yr old son is ready for this stuff and bought a run down Honda Minitrail off TM. Last week he stripped it down to it's smallest parts and is currently hand sanding the frame for priming and painting.

He's taken to the strip down and rebuild like a duck to water. Quote of the week from him came one night when we were sitting watching a movie. "Dad, I love the ratchet." After using ring and open enders the ratchet and socket take you to a whole new world. I can only imagine what it was like when the first ratchet's were being sold. Mechanics the world over would have been having dreams about them.

It's bought back a lot of fond memories for me. I'd forgotten how enjoyable it all was in those early years.

Good luck with the bike sale.

watsn3xt

21st July 2009, 21:47

:clap::clap:
ur job looks good
did u rebuild ur carby too or just adjust it? i got a 87 fxr400 and wouldnt start at cold days
my mechanic friend said the carby need to be fixed ....:(:(