Great video..i own a 1981 kz200 here in bali island indonesia, but i come with different gas tank type and rear lamp holder...in Indonesia its called 'binter Merzy kz200' binter stand for bintang terang the first authorized dealer here in indonesia...
Great video John, thanks for taking the time to post it. I have a 1978 KZ200 with 260 original miles that I am building. Interesting story behind it. The engine has a good bit of corrosion on it from cat urine where it was stored so I am taking it to be soda blasted. I prefer the look of the raw aluminum but I am wondering if it will hold up or if any of the cases are magnesium and will quickly corrode if exposed. Also, I am wondering if there are any upgrades I can do to the oiling system or journals to increase longevity of the engine also. Thanks, Aaron
aaronvaz1 oil system always take a cam cover of every now and again to see if oil is moving to head Always change oil at 4000 miles dont use the cheapes oil castrol i use cases will go fast if not painted so if you opaint get it sprayed first coat as SOOON as you have cleaned up block etc Damp in atmospere will get into alloy and peel off if u dont do this streight away Heads r verry prone to going after some milage on them see if u can also get a spare. regards john
+aaronvaz1 I HAVE SINCE LEARNED ON OIL CONTROL those little o rings in the head to barrels assembly u get with the Gasket kit are no good So i have made my own by taking some material of the thickness to give more seal compression
Awesome video! Funny thing I recently purchased a 1983 Z200. I'm having some trouble finding a proper rear tire though. Those 3.25 - 17 rubbers seem harder to find than I foresaw. Any suggestions where to look or a particular brand/type?
hi quad yep you will have some trouble to But the tyre you want to go for thats more of a rear classic bike nature is to fit one of these 3.50 X 17 INCH REAR TYRE MADE BY HENG SHIN 2 PLY NYLON THREADS this is a preety good road holding tyre and looks the part one fitted to mine (now this will be a we bit wider than standard but their is plenty clearance on the swinging arm OK START WITH EBAY THATS WHERE I GOT MINE regards john oh and have a look at the 1928 triumph build on here by me
Great video..i own a 1981 kz200 here in bali island indonesia, but i come with different gas tank type and rear lamp holder...in Indonesia its called 'binter Merzy kz200' binter stand for bintang terang the first authorized dealer here in indonesia...
Thanks great vids,! Just acquired a z200 . Can the heads / cams be repaired if they go ?
Great video John, thanks for taking the time to post it. I have a 1978 KZ200 with 260 original miles that I am building. Interesting story behind it. The engine has a good bit of corrosion on it from cat urine where it was stored so I am taking it to be soda blasted. I prefer the look of the raw aluminum but I am wondering if it will hold up or if any of the cases are magnesium and will quickly corrode if exposed. Also, I am wondering if there are any upgrades I can do to the oiling system or journals to increase longevity of the engine also. Thanks, Aaron
aaronvaz1 oil system always take a cam cover of every now and again to see if oil is moving to head Always change oil at 4000 miles dont use the cheapes oil castrol i use cases will go fast if not painted so if you opaint get it sprayed first coat as SOOON as you have cleaned up block etc Damp in atmospere will get into alloy and peel off if u dont do this streight away Heads r verry prone to going after some milage on them see if u can also get a spare. regards john
+aaronvaz1 I HAVE SINCE LEARNED ON OIL CONTROL those little o rings in the head to barrels assembly u get with the Gasket kit are no good So i have made my own by taking some material of the thickness to give more seal compression
Awesome video! Funny thing I recently purchased a 1983 Z200. I'm having some trouble finding a proper rear tire though. Those 3.25 - 17 rubbers seem harder to find than I foresaw. Any suggestions where to look or a particular brand/type?
hi quad yep you will have some trouble to But the tyre you want to go for thats more of a rear classic bike nature is to fit one of these 3.50 X 17 INCH REAR TYRE MADE BY HENG SHIN 2 PLY NYLON THREADS this is a preety good road holding tyre and looks the part one fitted to mine (now this will be a we bit wider than standard but their is plenty clearance on the swinging arm OK
START WITH EBAY THATS WHERE I GOT MINE regards john oh and have a look at the 1928 triumph build on here by me
Hi John, did you do any other videos on the Z200?
no dont think i did i have quite a few spares like front disc barrel and piston gaskets filters