tntmo 887 Posted October 8, 2017 I recently picked up a basket case 1990 Kawasaki ZX-7, I am torn about parting it out because I really like these older sport bikes. The main thing that is causing me concern with putting it back together is a shift shaft collar that the prior owner broke. I think it may be able to be TIG welded, if anyone here could give me some input or could help out I'd appreciate it. If it's too much trouble, I guess another old bike gets relegated to parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted October 9, 2017 I think Jim Martin's guys do - and you can meet you new boss in the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 9, 2017 49 minutes ago, TrophyHunter said: I think Jim Martin's guys do - and you can meet you new boss in the process. My wife has been getting on me to start looking for a job. What good is it to retire if I have to get a job? Guess I'll bring it by and apply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted October 9, 2017 20 minutes ago, tntmo said: My wife has been getting on me to start looking for a job. What good is it to retire if I have to get a job? Guess I'll bring it by and apply. Just start riding more and tell her your a moto tester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Bp619 said: Just start riding more and tell her your a moto tester Well, I did bring home three bikes yesterday so maybe she'll believe it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted October 10, 2017 That looks like a very porous casting based on the grain structure in the picture. Is the piece removed from the engine already? If so it will have to be baked to remove as much of the oil residue as possible for it to be tiged and even then it is a very iffy procedure. You are very close to a gasket mating surface so there is the potential for warpage as well. If it is off the bike I would say feel free to bring it by the house I can take a look at it, assuming your not broken hearted over a total loss if it goes to pot we might be able to do somthing for you, but this kind of part is very hard to weld up, I would say spool gun it instead but then again you have clearange issues around the weld area which inhibits that option as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted October 10, 2017 Yup i was thinking same thing cast alloy not a great welding candidate either some epoxy or spool but no guarantees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 10, 2017 Well, I traded the entire bike to my buddy for a KZ1000P so I guess he can figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, tntmo said: Well, I traded the entire bike to my buddy for a KZ1000P so I guess he can figure it out. See easy "that" repair turned out to be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 10, 2017 TNTMO- SDAR's own Cal Worthington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted October 10, 2017 Who is looking to relive CHiPs? I got just what you need! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites