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philward:
Having completed all the rolling chassis/electrics/carbs build on my 500K2 build, I only have the engine to rebuild now. Although the bike has only done about 12,000 (on the clock anyway) and engine oil like new (its an American import so will have been lying around for years no doubt), I intend to complete a full strip and rebuild. As routine I will replace the primary chain/cush drive, oil pump refurb, camchain and tensioner/etc and whatever else is needed with regard to mains/big ends/piston/rings/rebore/clutch/etc.
I've built four 750's over the last half a dozen years and so am ok with the strip/rebuild in general but is there anything particular that I need to be aware of that is particular to the 500 engine?
Also, I seem to remember reading on the forum over the years that the primary chain is common to the z650 (?) and can be cheaper if you buy via that route, is that right and can anyone recommend a source
Thanks in advance
Phil

Bryanj:
Not sure which kwak but one of them, check for wear on selectors but hope they are good cos they are real difficult to find, clutch pushrod is supposed to be in one piece, check for damage on oil galleries andmost important readand understand the problems with refitting cam cover or you will bend valves/break guides

K2-K6:
This one was in earlier thread https://www.bikeparts-vintage.de/Primary-Chain-for-Honda-CB-500-550-650-Kawasaki-GPZ-GT-Z-ZR-550-GPX-GPZ-ZL-600

K2-K6:
It was located in discussion on this thread

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,11161.msg212453.html#msg212453

philward:
Thanks Bryan, knew about the clutch rod but not the selectors so will check
Thanks k2-k6, knew I'd seen a recent post but couldn't find it
Found this - seems cheap? - https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/en/kawasaki-parts/920571011?currency=GBP&withvat=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZvMhMah7gIVyrTtCh39NQiJEAQYASABEgIWtPD_BwE

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