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Project Clean Out the Closet - aka the Frankenbike

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umberto:
I got all my parts in this week, and started the motor rebuild. I started by reinstalling the KIPS valves in the head, and replacing all the gaskets and seals. I then removed the old piston, lubed up the new rod bearing and went to install the rings on the piston. That’s when I ran in to a snag. Wossner did not offer a piston in the slight over bore size, so I had to go with a Wiseco. I got a forged piston so I’m not concerned about durability, but I am concerned with their employees and their ability to count. A two groove piston requires TWO rings, which is something the quality control folks at Wiseco are still discovering. So here I am, stuck waiting to call Millennium on Monday to get another ring.  :x

In the meantime, I did some painting on the clutch cable holder, ignition and clutch covers. The head is ready to install and the piston is on the rod, so I’ll be ready to put it all back together once the second ring arrives. Hopefully I can get it completed and broken in over Labor Day, and on to a new home after that.

umberto:
My son christened the bike with a new name.  He calls it the Frankenbike, or Frank for short.  I think it's pretty fitting.

SHLEPY:
not bad for a parts bike it will be the one you keep...ive got so many parts I have forgotten just what out there..hmmmm

sandblaster:

--- Quote from: SHLEPY on August 25, 2018, 03:30:10 PM ---not bad for a parts bike it will be the one you keep...ive got so many parts I have forgotten just what out there..hmmmm

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Do I have a kx100 cylinder of yours?

umberto:

--- Quote from: SHLEPY on August 25, 2018, 03:30:10 PM ---not bad for a parts bike it will be the one you keep...ive got so many parts I have forgotten just what out there..hmmmm

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I need to sell a bike to keep Mrs. Umberto happy.  She never said I had to sell a complete bike.   :-D

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