I just realized I haven't updated this recently. Sorry, got busy with stuff. Got the engine bolted back in, and it took some doing, but I got her running
I need to find a non-econo jet carb, because mine isn't working right without an airbox. Other than that, it's running pretty good. Best top end is 55 mph on the lake, again that's because of the carb. The suspension was seized solid, and the seat was frozen, so it was a pretty rough first few rides.
The seat's been thawing for a week now, and should be pretty much drained of water. It's in my bathtub at the cottage.
For suspension, the front K arm is pretty rotten, and the shock is seized solid!! I did get some welding done to the frame, it, to brace it up, but I came up with a better idea instead of just re-building the original. I have a complete Yammi SRV skid in good shape, that I compared to the Kawi.. close fit!
I made a new rear pivot shaft, needed 'cause the Kawi tunnel is wider, and the Yammi axle is a bigger diameter. The front Kawi shaft will work, it's a bit smaller in dia. than the Yammi one, but it will work. The front axle is in the same position on both skids, I have to move the rear axle ahead a couple of inches.. some new 16 gauge tunnel supports will hold the new axle in position.
Hopefully, I should have the new skid in place on the weekend, and maybe a new carb for it too. Then I can feel how it rides when the suspension works, and the seat isn't a block of ice!!