Cool story my friend, yep so far so good with the engine, hope it continues.

Thanks Pete, they are all pretty similar.

Hey Peter, this is really kind of new to me. Have limited experience in the Kawasaki circle.

@@montana2strokeracer Brings back memories of my F3.

Thanks Jim, I have a lot of extra parts because of my memory....LOL

Thanks Dan, I just haven't had much experience with them, so I am a bit like a fish out of water. The hardest part of them is the parts availability. Just not out there like some of the others. But it's fun and time to get the engine back in the frame. Thanks for following the project.

Thanks Johnnie, this truly is becoming a full-time job, without pay. Really don't want it to be, that way. The shop part is a lot of fun but the editing......well it's not my favorite and takes a lot of time. Sounds like you know exactly what I'm talking about.

Hey Gigi, thank you so much, this is really new to me, not too much experience with Kawasaki, but really not all that different. Thanks for the kind words on the video quality, I am trying some new things to make them better.

Looks great Dale. It's a pleasure to watch, even relaxing I would say. @@montana2strokeracer

Well John it's important to me, it's a comfortable stool and I use it for welding also. Thanks for following the channel.

Hey Dean, and it was nice seeing your new offering also. The Kawasaki's are really not high on my experience page. But that being said, they are not all that different. Biggest issue is parts, just not out there like the Yamaha's and Suzuki's.

Thanks Mark, always a pleasure to see you here.

Thanks buddy!

Thanks JD, lots of fun.

Yes they are, some are just not out there.

Thanks Jeff, there are a lot of folks that like the Kawasaki's, just wished I was more familiar with them, just haven't had the opportunity to work on many. But hey they are fun none the less.

Your right Mark, I haven't had one just fall in like that in a while. Lifes good my friend.

Yep, anything to keep it from falling apart, no better tool than a vice grip.....in the right situation that is!

I have the Jennings's book also, oldie but a goodie, lots of good info in it. I am certainly not an expert by any means on Kawasaki's but having fun with this one any way.

Yeah, Vincent it would make things easier for sure, I think the 18 mm 1.50 thread is the largest one that will fit. The 14 mm 1.50 fits a lot of bikes, they sure should add it to their lineup.

Good Job Don! You are carving out your niche, liking your videos too, waiting on the next YZ show.

@@montana2strokeracer thank you Dale. I hope to get back on one of the YZ 250’s next weekend.

Hi Keith, yes you are correct, this is a marketing technique that the young folks call "keyword" or "hashtag" or "thumbnail" designed to get someone interested in say a Bushwacker to watch a similar video on a F7 and vice versa.

@@montana2strokeracer It makes it a heck of a lot easier to search... I'm almost 50...

thank you

Hey Peter, you are indeed correct on the proper installation of snap rings. It's not just Suzuki that states this proper installation technique. When I was in the Air Force it was checked by all the Quality Control inspectors for airframe and missile maintenance. In the mechanical engineering field, it is also an important issue to them. Nope no different for Kawasaki. Good comment and very important for assembly, thanks!

I'm retired Navy! Spent my first 5 years as a Jet Engine mechanic before changing my rating to Aviation Electronics Technician specializing in Precision Measurement Equipment for the last 16 years. I also have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license. Didn't want to come across as "that guy" but just thought I would mention the snap ring info for those that may not know! Thanks for the reply!@@montana2strokeracer

Hi Frank

Hey John, can't find any fault in using STP, its thick and stays put at the end of the day that's what you want.

Yes, it is John, I was looking in the manual, and some of the pictures show it like that, wondering if it was done at the factory, really not familiar with Kawasaki's.

That’s impressive if it came from the factory that way.