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Ah, I see now. thanks guys. I think oil change, springs and friction plates are the go then.

Thanks smitty. I recon its intermittent. Sometimes it goes off, sometimes it doesn't so probably the thermo switch as you say.

Hmm. Soft springs? Why would they get soft when they get hot? Is that normal?
I admit anything is possible with this bike though.

Hi guys.

I posted this question in the 'retro /resto' section but perhaps there are not many of these bikes still around these days.

Anyway, my problem is a slipping clutch. I know there are many reasons why this could be the case so trying to narrow it down a bit.
I have been rebuilding the ...

Hi guys.

After my rant last year, I pulled myself together, toughened up and persevered with the resto on the old gpx750. She's running like a dream now apart from a couple of niggly things that have become apparent since I got her back on the road.

Firstly I get clutch slip. I have bled the ...

So, 12 months or so later:
I have never attached photos before so hope it works.
Glynn

Hey Gaz,

I have been doing the same for my '89 gpx and had the same issue.
Would you believe I called the previous owner on the off chance and he had the handle in his shed???
Worth the call..

Glynn

How did you go Pablo?

Bought a new RGV250 back in '93. Just beautiful. Wish I had kept it but hey that's normal wishing I had kept old bikes.
As for the oil leak, I have the same problem with my gpx750 (same engine I think). It's the same place by the sounds of it. It drips on the exhaust too. I was just going to drop ...

I mis my KR1S

Even though it broke down every other week lol.......

Looks lovely

Agree, lovely. Is this colour scheme 87/88?

Fab stuff smitty. Love the last pic particularly.
I too have sales brochures but the full kawasaki range.
I picked them up in '87, '90 and '92 and still have them.

Gotta love kwakkas...

Beaut looking bikes Smitty!
My GPX will look that good one day lol

whats its history?

Glynn

Ok, before pics I will take. The plans are extensive as although its in general good condition (one owner in 24 years!!) it hasn't been really well maintained. Engine good service, oil, plugs, ht leads, valve check, carby balance. Service gearbox, chain and sprockets replace. Brake hoses, pads ...