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KR1 250 B2 Polar White/Lime Green

KR1 250 B2 Polar White/Lime Green

Kawasaki KR-1 bodywork collected for paint

By Shep on 25 April 2018

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The bodywork has finally been collected for paint. Hopefully we'll get the decals printed this week and start the paintwork early next week. Remanufacturing the missing fairing parts has been the most fun. You'll notice images that show the reproduced areas welded back on.

Parts Worked On: 

  • Bodywork

Carburettor Cable Adjuster Circlips for part 160021056

By Shep on 11 April 2018

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This post is all about the KR-1 Carburettor Cable Adjuster (part 160021056) or rather a component of it. Undocumented in the Service Manual are two small circlips (Open ended and flexible rings) made of metal for the purpose of fastening the throttle cables to the mixing chamber cap.
 
After sifting through all of my newly nickel-plated parts, these two easy to lose items did just that – went missing! To increase the frustration, I like to do things in bulk and therefore lose things in bulk.
 

Parts Worked On: 

  • Carburetor

Testing out the body work

By Shep on 22 March 2018

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If yesterday wasn’t spent plastic welding it was rummaging around finding more bodywork to complete the Green KR-1 B2. The old B1 (that will end up firecracker Red) was dressed up to see if everything fits where it should. The old stickers were also removed. It’s getting closer and closer to having paint so make sure you register and click on “follow” if you want to see all of the updates.

Parts Worked On: 

  • Bodywork

KR-1 Side Cover Repairs Parts 36010x

By Shep on 12 March 2018

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Just about every bike that rolls in for restoration has damaged plastics. You’ll almost be guaranteed to find at least one of your side covers having broken plastic studs. There are heaps of techniques you can use but today we had access to a dental composite material (Protemp 4) that’s used for making crowns and bridges.
These products are not easily accessible, the job is probably well over engineered and not a cheap option but the concept will be applicable if you can source materials that have similar properties.

Parts Worked On: 

  • Bodywork

KR-1 B2 Carburettor Parts

By Shep on 10 March 2018

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The 1989 Kawasaki KR-1 (KR250B) shipped with two 28mm carburettors from the Keihin Corporation, an automotive company that was founded in the mid to late 50’s. Keihin carburettors are not exclusive to KR-1’s nor Kawasaki for that matter as you’ll find them on a number of other motorcycle brands.

Parts Worked On: 

  • Carburetor

The Swing Arm (Part 330011336ce)

By Shep on 27 February 2018

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A while back we posted a comparison showing the differences between the KR250B1, KR250B2 and the KR250C Swing Arms. Today we’re looking at the B2 Swing Arm assembly. You’ll have 24 items if you haven’t lost anything. Please note: this does not follow what you will find in the ’88 KR-1 Service Manual as we’re including elements of the suspension that attach to the Swing Arm too.
 
Parts List
  • Swing Arm Part 330011336ce

Parts Worked On: 

  • Frame assembly, Rear Shock Absorber Assembly, Swing Arm

Kawasaki KR-1 Front and Rear Hubs

By Shep on 2 December 2017

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Oh, the agony of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The Wheels have been painted yet again!!

  • Kawasaki KR-1 B2 Front Hub Green Part 410731418CJ
  • Kawasaki KR-1 B2 Rear Hub Green Part 410731419CJ

Parts Worked On: 

  • Front Wheel, Rear Wheel

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