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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-06-2008, 07:39 PM
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Posted By '73 H1 Triple
Here's about 25 hours of sanding & polishing. ...

Here's about 25 hours of sanding & polishing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/Triples/73%20H1D/DCP_3629A.jpg
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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-01-2008, 07:20 PM
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Posted By '73 H1 Triple
They're next on the list. :dthumb: ...

They're next on the list. :dthumb:



Staring in '72 ( on the H1 500 {option} & standard on the H2 750) you could get disk brakes. So it's no problem having spokes and disk brakes ( on the...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-31-2008, 10:46 PM
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Posted By '73 H1 Triple
They arrived today ...

They arrived today
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/Triples/parts/DCP_3623.jpg
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-26-2008, 09:39 PM
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Posted By '73 H1 Triple
After reading about a fellow triple enthuiast...

After reading about a fellow triple enthuiast almost hitting an idiot that pulled out in front of him, I'm upgrading the front brakes. '73 was the first year for front disk brakes and although...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-18-2008, 10:14 PM
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Posted By '73 H1 Triple
Most of them were M6 x 10, 15 and 20mm length. ...

Most of them were M6 x 10, 15 and 20mm length. The one bolt I got for holding on my footpeg was $4.
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-17-2008, 07:19 PM
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Posted By '73 H1 Triple
I can't wait to ride it. This was the last triple...

I can't wait to ride it. This was the last triple I rode ( that was mine).

The price of restoration will go up by another $400 when I paint the tank,side covers and tail. The stripes and...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-16-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
I installed the 6 spline clutch actuator and...

I installed the 6 spline clutch actuator and dropped the motor in. Installed some of the electrical components and did some more rubber bushings. I also went to my local ACE hardware store and...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-15-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
This will be the inexpensive restoration (...

This will be the inexpensive restoration ( compared to the next one, the '74 H1). Maybe $500 as I've been collecting parts off of ebay for a couple years. Those shocks which look brand new I paid $5...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-15-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
The reassembly begins :dthumb: ...

The reassembly begins :dthumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/Triples/73%20H1D/DCP_3608.jpg

I installed the steering neck with tapered roller bearings, installed the rear...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-12-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
nope, got scalp burn on that one :idk:

nope, got scalp burn on that one :idk:
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-11-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
Yes "dad" :rockwoot: ...

Yes "dad" :rockwoot:







Thanks. Got to keep everyone here updated too :dthumb:
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-09-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
This is suposed to be a good, chip resistant...

This is suposed to be a good, chip resistant paint, so we'll see. I only have so much "extra" money and two more triples to restore.
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-09-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
This post has the correct date :rockwoot: ...

This post has the correct date :rockwoot:


The weather finally cooperated enough that I could bead blast the frame and swing arm. I used extra fine "Black Beauty" as the blast media. I did the...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-09-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
I primed the oil pump today. I borrowed a drill...

I primed the oil pump today. I borrowed a drill motor from work to run the crank CCW.

I did not have the stator on, so I cleaned the threads with a tap ( M8-1.25 on my H1) and used a bolt with a...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-09-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
Finally got over to NJ to my friend's place to...

Finally got over to NJ to my friend's place to plastic bead blast the cases. Nice uniform finish now. :dthumb:

I also had to order a seal set. Thought I had a set but didn't :idk:
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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-09-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
I spent 2-1/2 hours today after work at the glass...

I spent 2-1/2 hours today after work at the glass beading cabinet. Amazing how much those little glass beads can do to improve the surface. :dthumb:

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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 03-09-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,772
Posted By '73 H1 Triple
Restoring my '73 Kawasaki H1 500

I copied my posts from "over there" and will bring the thread from the beginning to today when I bead blasted and painted the frame.

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I've been working on...
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