Round 2, FOAK: 1982 Kawie KZ550 C3 LTD Restoration

 

Am using this NG as an excellent resource, am now looking at the
kickstand.  It does not kill the engine when in the down position.
Should I fix it?  Do many of you prefer to not have a kickstand
switch?

Next question:  Will soon be ordering new sprockets and a chain.  The
info with the bike states that an endless chain is to be used and I
understand that an endless will force me to remove the centerstand for
installation.  Is that correct?  Should I expect any rust or corrosion
to deal with when I remove the centerstand?

Thanks in advance,

Biker Dude

 

An endless chain would require removal of the SWINGARM. More unnecessary
foolishness. Use a good quality oring chain with a master link and new
sprockets. Refer to your manual how to install the master link clip
correctly. Kickstand switch is a necessary nuisance that will keep you from
having a preventable crash. Fix it or be VERY careful. A prev owner may have
just shorted the switch, an EZ fix. Old Hondas use a rubber stub on the
stand that is supposed to kick it up - has never worked that well for me.
YMMV

 


I wouldn't bother fixing it - the only one of our bikes that has such a
switch has had it bypassed because a winter's commuting killed the
switch & left it randomly cutting the engine out. Trust me, you only
want to have your wife stranded at her work because her bike won't start
once.

Actually, once was too often.


It might have been correct but I've never been sold an endless chain in

the replacement has come with a soft link to rivet up. Seems to work
fine - they're an awful lot easier to deal with if you buy a chain tool
to deal with it.

A top tip is to loosen the gearbox sprocket nut before you split the old
chain - that way you can use the back brake to stop the sprocket turning
as you loosen the nut.
--
Bob Scott

 



They *always* go wrong. I hate them.

As the top-posting gonk has said, it's the swinging arm that needs to
come out, but in fact, all you need is a chain with a soft link.

If you are this ignorant, I really suggest you give it to a dealer to
do, because otherwise you're likely to fuck something up. No insult
intended: just an example of "If you don't know what you're doing, don't
do it."


--
BMW K1100LT & K100RS  Ducati 750SS  Honda CB400F  Triumph Street Triple
Suzuki TS250ER  Damn, back to six bikes!
Try Googling before asking a damn silly question.
chateau dot murray at idnet dot com

 



And a chain with a soft link means I have to acquire the special tool,
right?


Thank you for your kind words of encouragement!

(One more question to all the group:  Now that I am officially a biker
what kind of body piercings should I get?  I do have an image to
create and foster......)

Biker Dude