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PROJECT Kawasaki ER5 500cc Arrived home safely

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eastanglianbiker

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pull the plug caps off make sure the wells are not full of water its got to be something basic stopping it if you have got a spare plug then plug it into the cap rest it against the engine and turn it over see if it sparks

JRH

JRH

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Snap!


Not too expensive either. Soon be back up and running.

JRH

JRH

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Snap!


Not too expensive either. Soon be back up and running.

Also to add is thank you for the link

 

No probs. used to use these when I had the Kwak. :thumb:

Classickid21

Classickid21

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All paid for Due to book it in for MOT for next week ;) XD Happy days i can see two advisories or a fail

Front disc is slightly worn.... can't afford to replace right this min :(

Front tyre 1.3mm legal depth is 1mm


Everything else is done ooh top up coolant and refit the bung :)


Scary stuff will be MOT Test


Then Ernie will be up for sale :( :(

Classickid21

Classickid21

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Just a quickie... But if you have coolant and fluid in the rad but nothing came ouf the bung. Would this mean the system has a block or is there a fault with the water pump ?

JRH

JRH

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Part description is "plug, main gallery".

eastanglianbiker

eastanglianbiker

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normally if its plug for main gallery then its for an oilway if you started the engine up with the plug out then oil would come out of the hole as the only time it would be passing through the area is when the pump is circulating while engine is running

JRH

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Thinking about it, yes it did hurt, my GPX had a "bolt" in a similar place an it was for an oil pressure guage take of point but it was above sump level.

Classickid21

Classickid21

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Thank you for clearing that up for me, i did go though the manual but i did not find thr right section. I need to top more oil in the bike, it has about 1.5 litres in it prob less with no plug, i only found a smaller bolt and i plugged it up with a rag. The bolt should be here today or tomorrow. Honestly now can't wait.



Another question the rear drum, i cleaned it sanded it down inside and cleaned the discs, when riding i can feel it just a little bit of

Movement in the brake pedal ?

There is plenty of meat in the shoes. I have it adjust enough for the wheel to spin freely but stop with out binding will this be enough to pass the mot, or should nipp it up couple more turns?

eastanglianbiker

eastanglianbiker

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there should be a small amount of free play/travel on the pedal but not to much as long as you can app;y the brake without the pedal going to far down it should be ok

Classickid21

Classickid21

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Bike needs little pre checks but its rebooked for this week, i am picking the landrover up Monday for the old man had to use a forgenor to collect witch is being a pain the back side, but the old man is happy its coming home i will share some photos of it tonight :)

Classickid21

Classickid21

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update been busy with things and work- but the bike is booked for MOT for the 3rd next week, the old man has insured it :) happy days. i will keep you all updated nearer the time

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