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    • 2018 Harley 883 Iron
    • 1979 Ironhead Sportster
    • 1973 Harley Sprint SS350
    • 1973 Sportster XLH

The Journey Back

1973 Kawasaki H1D Restoration VIdeos

Building a Kawasaki H1D From Scraps

See what we started from and and how far we were able to get in the first 5 months of the project

1973 Kawasaki H1D Carburetor Restoration

Look at these carburetors! We have never seen anything this bad before, is it possible to get they to not only work, but to perform as new?

1973 Kawasaki H1D Rear Wheel Restoration

We remove the rusted our rim and spokes, turn back a few decades of neglect and lace up a new rim with stainless steel spokes

1973 Kawasaki H1D Restoring Small Parts

We were missing a critical chassis part, the replacement was in terrible shape. We turned to DEOX-C to see if we can get it looking new again.

Will it Start? 1973 Kawasaki H1D

We sorted the original electrical harness, added Lakeland CDI and Rectifier / Regulator, Rebuilt the carbs and fitted the Mazzoli built Engine. Will this beast actually start???

1973 Kawasaki H1D Tail Light Assembly Install

The taillight, mounting bracket, and trim were all missing. We were able to restore this assembly with a combination of NOS, original but badly worn parts and an aftermarket light. See how it went together.


Motogadget mo.blaze pin turn signals 1973 Kawasaki H1D

The rear turn signal ears were cut off by the previous owner. We wanted a low profile but safe alternative. The Motogadget mo.blaze pin turn signals fit the bill. We just needed to fabricate a bracket that would hide out of the way nicely.


Higgspeed Exhaust Start Up 1973 Kawasaki H1D

A quick overview of the restoration project and the added treat of the first startup  with the Higgspeed expansion chambers installed. From scrap heap to a runner in just under 9 months. We have a little more to do before the road test, and can't wait to see how she rides.


Harbor Freight Ultrasonic Cleaner

We were wondering if the carbs were so badly packed with dirt that we would need to run them through  an ultrasonic cleaner. Harbor Freight had one in stock and under $100  - We give it a go and see what it removed from the hidden passages 



How did Ultrasonic Cleaning Impact Starting

It's one thing to clean up the carbs, but did it make a difference? We have footage taken a few months before the cleaning and footage right after refitting the carbs and there may be a difference, you decide!!!



1973 Kawasaki H1D Parts Diagrams

1973 H1-D AIR CLEANER (H1-D_E_F) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CABLES ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CARBURETORS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CHASSIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (H1-D_E_F) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CLUTCH ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CRANKCASE ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CRANKSHAFT_PISTONS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D CYLINDER HEADS_CYLINDERS ('73-'75 D_E_F (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D ENGINE COVERS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FENDERS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FOOTRESTS_STANDS_BRAKE PEDAL ('73-'75 D_ (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FRAME_FRAME FITTINGS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '7 (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FRONT BRAKE (H1-D_E_F) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FRONT FORK ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FRONT HUB (H1-D_E_F) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FRONT MASTER CYLINDER (H1-D_E_F) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D FUEL TANK ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D GEAR CHANGE MECHANISM ('73-'75 D_E_F & ' (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D HANDLEBAR ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D HEADLIGHT (H1-D_E_F) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D IGNITION_GENERATOR_REGULATOR (H1-D) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D KICKSTARTER MECHANISM ('73-'75 D_E_F & ' (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D METERS_IGNITION SWITCH ('73-'75 D_E_F & (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D MUFFLERS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D OIL PUMP ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D REAR HUB_BRAKE_CHAIN ('73-'75 D_E_F & '7 (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D SEAT_SEAT COVER ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D SIDE COVERS_OIL TANK_CHAIN COVER ('73-'7 (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D SWING ARM_SHOCK ABSORBERS ('73-'75 D_E_F (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D TAILLIGHT ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D TRANSMISSION_CHANGE DRUM ('73-'77 D_E_F (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D TURN SIGNALS ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download
1973 H1-D WHEELS_TIRES ('73-'75 D_E_F & '76 A8) (pdf)Download

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