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Can you attach a pic so I can see?

Ηi. Thanks for writing. I don't have a specific size to give you. because I did this a while back, and also I didn't measure. The RE bars are equivalent to a 7/8" handlebar, so most bar end mirrors, and end caps for a 7/8" bar should fit. They are all slightly different, hence me needing to somewhat modify these mirrors. If you remove the and caps of your current bars, it should be easy enough to take a quick measurement to see what would work best for you. I hope this helps.

Glad to know these worked out for you. I'm a huge fan of not assuming more expensive always means better. In some cases, of course. But I've had lots of luck with budget items (not just for motorcycles) that work just as well as something much more pricey.

It may take me a year to get an interceptor. I am struggling with getting my bmw r50/5 back on the road. I am always bewildered with electrical stuff. Anyway once that is back running right I plan on selling it to afford an interceptor. I think I will keep the classic 500 . Who knows if it sits too much it may be sold. Anyway almost year round rising here in el paso and your area is nice.

@@silverback3926 I hope you get the electrical issues sorted out. If I was closer, I'd offer to help. It is nice around here, but it does get pretty cold in the winter, because of the elevation. We had snow two days ago, and again tomorrow or the next day.

Good to hear! It's kind of amazing how good this little box makes our bikes run. Especially since I had never heard of one before now.

Yeah, I thought so, too! It's made a big difference in how smoothly the bike idles and runs, and how it made the throttle response crisp and precise.

My pleasure. Glad to help.

I wouldn't simply because the chrome paint has failed since I posted this video. It turned cloudy because of its exposure to sunlight. I was planning on having some full fairings painted chrome but the painter himself recommended I not do it.

Glad it helped. If I can help with anything else, just let me know. Have fun with the '77!

Glad it helped. If I can help with anything else, just let me know. Have fun with the '77!

Thank you!

I definitely feel like I got really lucky finding it at that price.

Hi. Thanks for writing. Usually what I'll do is, after I adjust the valves, I'll rotate the crank and bring it back to where it was in order to make the adjustment so that I can double check that the adjustment is accurate. Other than that, there is no need to rotate the crank for it to be where it was before starting to do the work. I hope I understood, and answered your question. If not, please let me know.

@@KZ_Kon Cheers mate, got back to me before I finished up for the night and all! Yeah I left it with the R lined up if you know what I mean. Just finished getting that damn gasket and cover back on.. What a pain

@@ewan9886 Glad I was able to help! If you haven't, I would rotate it 360 degrees and recheck all clearances before buttoning it up, just to be sure. Yeah, the gasket and cover are a pain! Just be patient, it'll get done. Good luck!

Thank you!

Hello, my new friend Larry! Thank you so much for your kind words. You make me feel like making these vids is worthwhile endeavor. Thank you. Please, do enjoy every moment of your build, regardless of how frustrating it may possibly get. I will be more than happy to help you if you have any questions. If I know the answers I will share gladly them with you. Take care!

Hello, and thank you! I appreciate the kilt love, and knowing that the information in my video was helpful to you. Be well!

Hi there. I found a free download here: drive.google.com/file/d/1EPfodqvw-ZL_bvy6LIzhlByW8KlNFlNe/view It's a large file, so give it time to download. I hope the link still works.

@@KZ_Kon 👍 Is done. Thanks

@@apatoff You're welcome. Good luck!

I appreciate that amigo.

Thanks, dude! I'm originally from Queens, NY (now living in New Mexico). A couple of years back I tore my tendon in my arm. As I was home healing, some dear friends from back in NY sent me a box of meats and pickles from Katz'! I was blown away, ate like a king, and the t-shirt was in the box!

I am definitely a proud Harbor Freight tool user! I've had some of their tools for decades!

You are hilarious!!! We need to start a club. 🤣

Hola mi amigo de Tijuana y muchas gracias! Me alegra que mi video te haya ayudado. Lo siento, no hablo bien el español. Te deseo lo mejor.

Gracias tu vídeo me fue de mucha ayuda yo tengo una Kawasaki police 1000 te deseo mucho éxito en todos tus vídeos

@@faridsingh8430 Gracias mi amigo. Y gracias por las amables palabras. Me alegra mucho saber que mi video te ayudó.

Hey there amigo! I'm glad you wrote. As long as I'm active on my channel, I'll always see, and answer any questions I may get. So, yes, you should hear some valve clatter. When the valves are too quiet, that's when you should worry because valves get tighter as they get out of adjustment, not looser. If they are quite, it means they are tight. If they are tight, it means they are not functioning properly and can cause damage by not opening enough on the exhaust side, for example, so they hot gasses can't escape, which will eventually damage your engine. In my opinion, a little loose is better than a little tight. As far as the noise being subjective, yes, absolutely. I mean, should they be so loud that you can't hold a conversation? No. LOL! But you will hear them. Being that you went ahead and took the valve cover off again and re-checked your gaps and they were fine, then I wouldn't worry about it, especially since the bike is running perfect. I will ask, however, if you initially adjusted the valves with the bike stone cold (sitting overnight, at the least), and also when you re-checked them. The bike has to be totally cold, not run at all for, in my opinion, 24 hours (some may say that's excessive. To them I say p-shaw. :) ). This is because when the metal gets hot, it expands, so if your feeler gauges show you you have the correct gap, once the metal cools, the gap will be bigger. That would cause your valves to be louder than usual. Let me know. Thanks for watching, by the way, and for writing!

@@KZ_Kon thanks so much for the reply you have really helped me out! To answer your question and to reinforce your beliefs here is the order of events. 1. I watched your video to teach myself how to do first service. You really taught me from 0 to hero. Unfortunately I did not heed the initial advice of engine over night on that initial adjustment. 2. Saw your response on cold engine being an absolute must and went back in there and you were right my adjustment was off a little because this time I left it overnight. 3. Tech service guy made me paranoid I had a loud and crappy adjustment which made me feel pretty crappy because I was proud of my work lol. 4. Go back in a 3rd time and as suspected it was pretty much perfect. Literally couldn't have done any of this without you man much love from Cincinnati.

@@CaptLawrence I'm so very happy that you were able to not only get it done, but that you were able to confirm that it was correct. And truly, thank you deeply for your kind words. I love helping people work in their bikes. Knowing that my vids help real people do good work, learn something new, and gain the experience, knowledge, and confidence to work on their bikes makes me happier than you know, and lets me know that my videos are worthwhile. If you ever have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

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Hello there my friend. They sent cowl was originally black. I then sent it to a company that does spray chrome. It looked great when new but has since gotten a little hazy from being in the sun.

@@KZ_Kon the cowl which you got must be of plastic. Is it possible to apply chrome on plastic because here I asked couple of companies they said chrome can only be applied over metal

@@shivanshmishra5657 Yes, it is plastic. I should have been clearer. The spray chrome is actually silver nitrate, as used on the backing of mirrors. It is sprayed on like a paint, and then coated over with automotive grade clear coat. It is not actual chrome as would be applied on metal. If you look in the description of my video you should find a link to the company that sprayed mine. You will find more information there.

@@KZ_Kon thank you so much :)

@@shivanshmishra5657 You're welcome. I hope this information has helped. I have seen some people use a chrome spray paint. It's not a shiny as the way mine was done, but it is close. I hope my information has helped.

I'm really glad the video helped. Makes it worthwhile making them. Sorry it's being such a pain. Adding a little bit of black rtv to the gasket then attaching it to the valve cover may help. Such a finicky thing, though. Take your time with it. You'll get it.

Mine wasn't on correctly. Came back after a five minute ride smoking and covered in oil..

Hey there! Thanks for writing. I'm happy that it helped you out. Made my day. Have fun riding! 🤘🏼

Hey there! You totally made my day. Thank you! That's the whole reason I make these videos. I always hope they'll help someone out. Best of luck. Let me know how it turns out, and if you have any questions. Just a reminder, make sure the bike is stone cold before adjusting valves. Let it sit overnight. Good luck!

@@KZ_Kon thanks a million well its done. I didn't see this message until I did the job today. The bike seems to be running alot better all but two exhaust valves were very tight. The bike seems to be more stable at middle range rpms and overall a lot quieter. Thank you again! Out if curiosity what is the reason the bike has to be so cold for the adjustment?

@@CaptLawrence I'm glad you were able to get it done! Seems you didn't need my help at all 😉✊🏼👍 The reason for needing the engine to be cold is the valve gap is a critical measurement. If the engine is at all warm from driving/running it, the metal will expand due to the heat. As such, when you measure the gap and then adjust it, it will be a false measurement because once the metal cools, the gap you set will change. Does that make sense? I hope so. Let me know.

Hello, and thank you for writing. The K&N filter is a reusable filter. As such, it can be washed with warm water and soap. If necessary, a nylon bristle brush which is not too aggressive (such as a toothbrush) can be used to remove any heavy dirt deposits ( I believe K&N also makes a proprietary you can use instead of soap and water). After cleaning, rinse the filter well with warm water. Then, the filter can be shaken to remove excess water. Low pressure air can also be used,, but only blow from the outside to inside of the filter. Leave the filter to dry thoroughly (overnight is good, in the sun is also good). Once it is fully dry, then apply a light coat of air filter oil, and you're ready to ride again. I hope this information was helpful.

Hello my friend, and thank you for writing! I'm glad that you found the video helpful! Prior to buying the bike, because I worked as a motorcycle mechanic for many years I specifically asked the salesman at the dealership if I was allowed to do the service work, or if it had to go to a factory authorized shop. I also asked because, at that time, there was no Royal Enfield dealer in my area (Albuquerque, New Mexico. Now there is! It's called Motopia). I had to drive several hours to Colorado to buy the bike from a dealer there. Needless to say, I did not want to have to drive all that way every time I had to have the bike serviced. The salesman clearly told me that the bike services can be done by the dealer, by an independent shop, or by myself without voiding the warranty. However, if you need to have any warranty/factory recall work done, then that does need to be done by the dealership. The only thing he recommended was to, at the very least, save the receipts of the items I used for the services, to prove that I purchased the correct oil, or spark plugs, or whatever. I have gone a step further and taken this video to prove that the work was done, was done properly, and that I used the correct replacement products. This step is not necessary, but it is within my way of doing things, so that's what I did. To be completely certain, you can call your dealership and verify the information with them. I bought my bike in 2020, so there is a chance this policy has changed, but I doubt that it has. I hope this helps! Be well!

@@KZ_Kon thanks 🙏🏽

@@vijaya2370 You're welcome. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions.

Congratulations! You are the first person to mention my kilt! I am usually kilted 90% of the time when home, and as often as possible while out. I actually was at the track this weekend, and wore my kilt while riding my bike around the pit area! :)

@@KZ_Kon You are the man! That's awesome, oh and thanks for the video on the valve adjustment. Very helpful. Ride Safe.

@@del5.0 Thank you, sir! Much appreciated! Mainly, I'm happy to know my video helped you out! Be well and you ride safe, too.

@@KZ_Kon I'm subscribing for to your channel for the kilt and content, lol

@@del5.0 right on! I'll make sure to wear more kilts, and more interesting content LOL! Thank you!

Hey there. Thanks so much for writing! I'm glad you liked the video. Nope, first time I've been compared to Malkovich 😎🤘🏼🙂

Thank you. I do appreciate it.

Thanks! And thanks for watching and writing. I'm away from my bike for the next few weeks. I'll be happy to measure the seat and cowl as soon as I return.

@@KZ_Kon Wow okay awesome! Thank you!! I want to get one of these for my GT650, but i also have a little pack attached on the rear portion, and I tend to lean down at high speeds, and my butt slides back, so want to make sure there is room for both lol 😂

@@nataliamiliano150 You're totally welcome!

Hi there! Thanks for writing. I'm happy to know it's helping you. It is strange that RE don't make chrome accessories, isn't it? Regarding the spray chrome I had done, I can say that it is durable. It's been almost 2 years and it hasn't chipped, or cracked. However, I have had an issue where the Chrome finish has gotten a little cloudy in some spots underneath the clear coat. At first, it looked like some oil had splattered on it. I tried wiping it off, and then realized it wasn't oil. I then tried some polishing compound but again, no change. That's when I realized it was under the clear. I contacted the company that this the work, who contacted the company that makes the Chrome spray. He got back to me and said that they told him that this can sometimes happen over time with something that is out in the sun (my bike is kept in a garage, other than when I'm riding, or parked somewhere. Seems that was enough to make the problem surface). Ends up most of the stuff he chrome sprays stays indoors. There's no way to reverse it. I had a set of full race fairing to mount on my Enfield which I wanted to chrome spray, but he said "I wouldn't do it if it was me". That said a lot. Mind you, from a distance, it still looks really good but, as you get closer you can see the cloudiness. I just wanted to let you know before you move forward. You can call him and mention me (Konstantine) and the issue I had. Last time I spoke with him was almost a year ago. There's a chance something has changed? If there has, please do let me know. Good luck!

Hi, and thanks for writing! In my opinion, no, you you do not have to change the exhaust if you change the air filter. There should be absolutely no.damage or problem. You will feel the results of more power and better throttle response, even if you don't change the exhaust.

@@KZ_Kon thank you so much bro for replying

@@angambalaishram6414 You're very welcome. It's my pleasure to help fellow riders.

Hello, and thanks for writing! They were purchased on eBay. I searched for "adjustable brake clutch levers royal enfield" and a variety appeared to choose from. I hope that helps you find some that you like.

Thank you so much! I deeply appreciate you saying that. The shocks are vintage Koni. They were on the bike when I bought it, but they were blown, and rusty. I found out Koni no longer makes bike suspension, but a company called Ikon Suspension (Koni spelled differently) bought the rights and now makes them, as well as rebuild kits. I rebuilt mine, cleaned them up, and powder coated the springs. Here's a link. Mine are like the Dial-A-Ride set. www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/?year_id=1549&make=5526&model=5971&post_type=product&action=vpf-ymm-search The seat is from a company called Texavina. I'm kind of proud to say that I contacted them to see if they could make me a seat for this bike (they didn't, prior to my asking), so mine is the first one they ever made for a KZ750 Twin. Here's a link to their eBay listing for it (that's my bike in the ad. My 15 minutes of fame, I guess lol). www.ebay.com/itm/1976-1979-Kawasaki-KZ750-B-B1-B4-Twin-motorcycle-seat-saddle-CODE-S1393-/113380439455?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I'm not sure if it's cheaper on their main site texavina.com/kz750b-b1-b4-twin-76-79/ I hope this info helps. And thanks again for the huge compliment. Building and riding bikes is what I most love. Stay tuned because I'll be uploading new vids as I race prep the KZ to race in the vintage class at my local track this upcoming season. Take care. Konstantine

@@KZ_Kon My pleasure your a man of great taste! I appreciate the information as well. I may have the opportunity to get a 77 KZ750 twin but the general consensus on this model has me baffled as it seems to have many negative reviews. I've read many posts stating that it's very underpowered and unremarkable in every way with it's only merit being it's reliability. Since your prepping this bike for vintage race days you must feel it's somewhat exciting?

​@@seanfritz5068 Thanks, again, for the kind words (keep 'em coming hahaha!). I'm glad the info can help you. Anything I can help with, just let me know. Regarding the bike, it's power, etc., I have a long'ish answer. I've been riding inline 4 KZ900'2 and KZ1000's since 1992. They are fast, powerful. The KZ750 Twin doesn't compare but, not because it's got no power, or because it's a shitty bike. It's a twin. They have different power delivery characteristics than an inline 4. The twins are torquey in the bottom end, and then flatten out up top. The inline 4s pull hard and have more power at the top end. They're just different bikes is all. Me having ridden the inline 4's for so many years, I actually wasn't sure I'd like the twin. Boy, was I wrong. I've had it up to 110mph, and that's with stock gearing. With a smaller rear sprocket, or larger front, it could go a bit faster. That's plenty fast for me. I, for one, am fine at 110 :) Actually, for the track I'll be riding/racing on, I'm installing a larger rear sprocket (40 tooth, instead of the stock 38), so that I have more bottom end. It's a short, twisty track, so I don't need too much top end. They were designed as direct competition to the Triumph twins of their era. The XS650 and XS750 was the Yamaha version. I don't see too many people saying that those are underpowered and unremarkable. They are still a sought after, popular bike. Many people use the motor to build choppers, as well. In my opinion, the KZ750 is a better bike, but I'm biased (my name is KZ Kon, after all. Not Yama Kon LOL!). And they were right up there with with the Triumphs as far as how they performed and handled. Actually, I'd say the KZ handled better than the Triumph in terms of frame rigidity. I already took mine to the track last year for track days. It handled really well, held a good line, had more than enough power (I barely got out of 3rd gear most of the time). Would it beat a KZ750 inline 4 in a drag race? Probably not. Will it be a fun, fast ride that takes corners well, and gets torquey? Absolutely. One final comparison. My 2020 Royal Enfield GT650 is a twin, too. Similar torque and hp ratings as the KZ750. The RE is a little bit lighter, has fuel injection, brembo brakes, steel braided brake lines, and a slipper clutch. It, too has plenty of power, and fun, and good in the corners. Will it beat a Ninja 750 in a race? No. Will it still be a ton of fun? Yes. So, what I'm getting at is ultimately, it depends on what you prefer. But, you won't find it to be underpowered or slow, if you use it as a twin is designed to be used. Make sense? The only down side I will say these bikes have is that it's super hard to find parts for them. The 1976-1979 KZ750 twins were popular in their time, but then sort of faded away. Finding internal parts for them isn't super easy. That is something you need to consider. I hope this answers your question. Let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you.

​@@KZ_Kon excellent description thank you again. I have a number of bikes myself and enjoy riding them all for the different experiences they provide so I take your point.Talk soon.

@@seanfritz5068 right on. All the best to you. Let me know if you end up buying the twin.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm not at the point where I want to chop the tail. I sort of fell in love with how quirky it looks with the long tail. I am, though, going to replace the tail light and turn signals with something more streamlined, which I think will help the looks. That will be in an upcoming video.

Hello John! Thanks for taking the time to write. I'm so happy to hear you're getting an Interceptor. These bikes are so much fun. Well worth it. I'm also happy that you found my video useful. Please, do feel free to ask any questions as you start working on yours. I'll be uploading more Enfield specific videos as time goes on. Be well, and safe riding!

Hey there! Thanks for the kind words. I really do enjoy working on bikes, and hanging out with my friends! Thanks for Subscribing to my channel. I've also subscribed to yours. Who knows, bud? Maybe, someday, we will get to hang out and ride!

Hello! Thanks so much for taking the time to write. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoy my videos. I'm constantly wondering how they come across, and how to make them better. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for the tip regarding the rear wheel. Personally, I find I have better control and precision turning the crankshaft by hand, but I know many people that like the ease of rotating the wheel, instead. Definitely another good way to do it. Be well, and thanks again.

Hi. Thanks for writing. Sorry about that.

Probably the hardest part of the job.

@@newsvintage No, the stupid gasket is the hardest part of the job. It slips and slides and flops all over the place. I spent an hour and a half on the dumb gasket alone! >.<

Hello, from New Mexico, USA! Thank you for writing and for your kind words. I do appreciate your information. I will definitely keep it in mind.

Thanks so much! And thanks for taking the time to write. That definitely is another option.

Thank you very much!

I can see why. They're beautiful, well made, lots of excellent features, handles great, and affordable.

Thanks very much! I've been slowly doing some modifications to get it where I want it.

Hey there. Thanks for taking the time to write. I'm glad to know the video helped you out. The service manual is definitely worth having on hand. I keep meaning to take the file to an print shop so that I can have a hard copy.

Hello. Thank you for writing. I sent it to a company in Texas that does spray chrome. Their link is in the video description.

@@KZ_Kon THANK YOU!

@@ArkajyotiChoudhury you are most welcome!

@@KZ_Kon I too ride a GT 650 Mr.Clean and that cowl looks sick. I'm still on a stock black cowl. I'll get it wrapped in chrome, looks beautiful. Cheers from India.

@@ArkajyotiChoudhury originally I wanted to wrap it, but then found the spray chrome shop. I think a wrap will look fantastic, nonetheless. Enjoy! Glad I could help. Best regards my friend, from New Mexico, USA.