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Posted: 7/6/2019 12:28:00 AM EDT

I just finished this one today for my friend Leroy. It's a 1974 Kawasaki S1 250. When I fired it up yesterday it started on the 2nd kick.

I just checked the pictures and they are too big. Can I fix it so they are a better size?

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:29:38 AM EDT

[#1]

You do good work sir.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:30:39 AM EDT

[#2]

Rip 56k users.

Cool pics and project.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:33:31 AM EDT

[#3]

Outstanding work. Everything just brought back to stock, or anything extra done on it?

Makes me feel bad about the '77 GS I've been neglecting...

ETA: pics look fine on this end

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:33:42 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks fellas! Is my camera set wrong or is it something else? My previous restoration threads have properly sized pictures and I haven't changed anything that I know of.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:35:22 AM EDT

[#5]

Incredible, as always.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:35:26 AM EDT

[#6]

It is showroom new with no extra polish or bling. I call them "remanufactured as new".

It was raining tonight when I finished so I couldn't get any pictures outside. I will tomorrow.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:40:33 AM EDT

[#7]

I chubbed...again.

My first bike in 1976 was an RD 200 two-smoker.

As stated...your work is second to none. Thank you so much for sharing.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:43:53 AM EDT

[#8]

wow.

That was cool to watch....

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:45:00 AM EDT

[#9]

I would like to place my bid for that hunk of paint over rust. I am will to bid $759. I could even be talked into going as high as $800.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:47:36 AM EDT

[#10]

Nice! I liked the old 750cc two strokes, too.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:47:38 AM EDT

[#11]

I thought the 1st pic was "after". Man, was I wrong.

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:51:43 AM EDT

[#12]

Great work OP. Do you vapor blast your parts, cases, cylinders etc? Where did you find a NEW speedometer? Did you need to repaint or was it a real good starter project?

Posted: 7/6/2019 12:55:18 AM EDT

[#13]

That's a beautiful little motorcycle. I love your threads.

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:05:49 AM EDT

[#14]

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Incredible, as always.

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Yup. Great job!

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:06:01 AM EDT

[#15]

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Great work OP. Do you vapor blast your parts, cases, cylinders etc? Where did you find a NEW speedometer? Did you need to repaint or was it a real good starter project?

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The meters are always rebuilt, even if you bought nos you would still have to take them apart and replace the dried out grease for them to work right. The cases and cylinders are finished with my own methods, mostly hand work. The bike was solid but every part was tired and had to be brought back to spec.

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:07:11 AM EDT

[#16]

Wow, that's incredible! I love smokers, especially Kawasaki triples!

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:09:28 AM EDT

[#17]

I’m always amazed of your work

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:11:03 AM EDT

[#18]

Nice job! I got a Kawasaki 80 dirt bike in 1978 and always liked them.

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:12:13 AM EDT

[#19]

Does it get titled with zero miles or sold with unknown mileage?

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:19:09 AM EDT

[#20]

WOW! Incredible workmanship, I can see that you love what you do. Congrats on a job well done.
Now, I am off to search for the other threads

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:20:56 AM EDT

[#21]

Just as nice as all the others OP..you are a true craftsman...

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:24:47 AM EDT

[#22]

From someone who also does this as a small side gig I salute and respect your work, it’s extremely tedious work sometimes... my OCD loves it though lmao

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:27:29 AM EDT

[#23]

oh nvm.. you definitely got that covered.

Amazing work as always!

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:30:45 AM EDT

[#24]

I’ve got the weirdest boner right now.

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:33:18 AM EDT

[#25]

That is amazing work.

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:39:48 AM EDT

[#26]

Nice work as always!

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:40:50 AM EDT

[#27]

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Does it get titled with zero miles or sold with unknown mileage?

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In our state if the motorcycle is 20 years old or older the mileage is not listed on the title.

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:43:53 AM EDT

[#28]

I think I've said it before in one of your other threads but you sir are doing the Lords work!

Posted: 7/6/2019 1:54:08 AM EDT

[#29]

Damn op! I thought it looked good in the first pick. Absolutely amazing work

Posted: 7/6/2019 2:29:32 AM EDT

[#30]

Wow. Great attention to detail!
Bet finding parts for the older Jap bikes can be a challenge nowadays!

Posted: 7/6/2019 2:55:26 AM EDT

[#31]

Now thats friggen bitchen!
Did that triple scare the crap out of ya took it for a spin

Posted: 7/6/2019 4:33:35 AM EDT

[#32]

Nice work,

Posted: 7/6/2019 4:48:48 AM EDT

[#33]

Very nice!
Love the Kawasaki Triples!

Posted: 7/6/2019 5:05:51 AM EDT

[#34]

Bad ass dude. A buddy of mine does restorations of 1970s era Honda’s and only recently started selling openly.
It seems there is a market for these types of things

Posted: 7/6/2019 5:29:28 AM EDT

[#35]

Amazing job.

How long did it take?

Had a 1975 CB360T back in the early 80's and really miss it.

Thought about looking around for one and either restoring it myself or paying someone to do it.

From the content of your pictures, I should let a pro do it.

Posted: 7/6/2019 6:55:48 AM EDT

[#36]

Damn! That's awesome work, OP!

I wish I knew a guy like you a few years ago when I (reluctantly) sold my old '79 Bonneville!

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:01:29 AM EDT

[#37]

Very nice. Are any of the factory parts still available ?

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:01:47 AM EDT

[#38]

Outstanding!!!

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:05:26 AM EDT

[#39]

Looks good but why restore a 250? Im Curious

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:10:46 AM EDT

[#40]

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I chubbed...again.

My first bike in 1976 was an RD 200 two-smoker.

As stated...your work is second to none. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Now I really miss my S350. Great job.

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:13:23 AM EDT

[#41]

Wow!
Unbelievable work!!!

Have a pair of DT 250s I've been neglecting for the last 15 years.

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:24:36 AM EDT

[#42]

Can you tell us your technique for cleaning/polishing all the aluminum?

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:26:54 AM EDT

[#43]

Beautiful Kowalski.

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:30:07 AM EDT

[#44]

I love your threads!!

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:31:23 AM EDT

[#45]

Love your threads OP, great work.

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:35:18 AM EDT

[#46]

Superb job!

So, did you actually ride that baby widowmaker???

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:35:40 AM EDT

[#47]

What you do is amazing.

Posted: 7/6/2019 7:38:58 AM EDT

[#48]

These are always my favorite threads.

OP is amazing.

Posted: 7/6/2019 8:05:37 AM EDT

[#49]

Amazing work. Love the old Kawis.

Posted: 7/6/2019 8:07:25 AM EDT

[#50]

Awesome work. I would be curious to read a write up on the process as well. What was restored and what was replaced? Things like that.

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