In this video im finishing off my 1974 Kawasaki S1 550cc four cylinder engine build making the stator plate to fit 4 sets of contact breaker points and setting the ignition timing. Stripping, cleaning, repairing and fitting the carbs then fitting a set of Delkevic H2C chrome header pipes. I then take it to my friend Henry Cole's farm in the Cotswolds where there is no issues with making a bit of noise. It was a bit loud at times, but the engine started pretty easily and runs really well considering its on open carbs and headers. I will be fitting it into bike in the near future and will post a few videos as it progresses.

Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy it.

In the video I used clock cleaning solution for the brass bits and alloy wheel cleaning solution for the aluminium parts which is easily available at online auction sites.

The alloy wheel cleaners vary in strength so check first with a spare part to ensure the finish is what you expect, the final finish depends on the make up of the alloy parts. My solutions are 5yrs + old so are quite dilute by now.

I like to make my engines and bikes at home in my garage and shed using the tools and equipment I have to hand and working with hand tools rather than sending parts out to be made or machined.