OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

Darn, OMR... it just gets better'er and better'er and better'er. :woohoo:

Love the colour matching on the raised CR carb markings... strictly top-drawer all the way. Well done.

Best of success,
Bill

PS
Does anyone else have a growing dislike for rides who do not live in the snow-belt? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Bill

Old Man Rock wrote:

The Earl motorcycle design is curved back to fit under a frame/neck area.... The unit is rateher small in height and thickness in design for a 10 row cooler...

Curved forward would catch wind like a sail but also pending fork widths, Neck rake/angles etc... may decrease your turn radius pending installed locations...

AZ Emissions... Yearly requirement here...

Most probably way ahead of us already on this aspect, but when mounting the oil cooler with curve forward, would be 100% positive it won't contact the front tire or fender upon hard front braking at maximum fork dip.

Actually, potential contact with front tire or fender should be considered when mounting any oil cooler.

Bike looks magnificent. Also liking the front master cylinder and bar-end mirrors.

Good Fortune!

Lookin' good!
-KR

bill_wilcox100 wrote:

Darn, OMR... it just gets better'er and better'er and better'er. :woohoo:

Love the colour matching on the raised CR carb markings... strictly top-drawer all the way. Well done.

Best of success,
Bill

PS
Does anyone else have a growing dislike for rides who do not live in the snow-belt? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Bill

Better yet, I *JUST* noticed that OMR is one of those "let's pave the lawn" types, only he chose decorative gravel...

But seriously, looking sweet! Are you still glad you went with the double headlight look vs a single?

Nice man, I got a zx6 master as well, it sure makes life nice eh?

Looking excellent! I've been considering a front master cylinder update myself....what are you guys running for a clutch lever? I'd still like the levers to match if possible.

Cooler location... Yup, fabbed it high, no issues to front tire clearance... Receives direct air between the wide forks...

Air also deflects onto header pipes thus increased cooling effects.... As previously mentioned, I believe this to be the main reason of why such a drastic change in header temp measurement after a run....

ZX-636 Master @ $70.... 6 position selector knob. Master cylinder bleed nipple as well... Easy to bleed dual calipers on this puppy.... I wired in the under cylinder switch for brake lights as well.... Nice....

I like a tight braking system so set at # 1... ~ 3/16 to 1/4" pull and she's already starting to bite (brakes).

Matching Clutch Perch complete with lever... $20...
Score....

Got them from the bike salvage yard where I picked up all the other ZX goodies... They know when I ask for something in particular, I don't mind paying a little extra for the good shit (not trashed, scratched, beat to crap) stashed behind the counter and not the sun baked crap out in the yard.... Both controls are seemingly brand new....

As for the Dualies... Not disappointing at all... I like the way it fits the theme of this build. Plus being at 6" each, they're not those small little girly lights.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I have sealed beams installed, cheaper then H4 bulbs. 2 x 6" sealed cheaper then one H4.... With the Vdc I'm obtaining, more then bright enough.

I have one light one for low beam, both on for high selection. This way I always have a spare if required....

With the new rect/reg combo... 14.7 no lights, 14.5 with both on so all the electrical/connections/voltage drops is to spec...

Very nice....thanks for the details!

Old Man Rock wrote:

Just an update... ZX-636 Front Master Brake Cylinder...

Ahhhhhh Davey Boy..... I clicked on the pic to blow it up. What's the deal with those white spots on the seat?

I thought your wife told you not to be doing that in the garage :woohoo:

Old Man Rock wrote:

Set 2

man, your yard.....is that why they call you old man rock? now i know how you have all that time....no yard work.:woohoo:

kz1k wrote:

man, your yard.....is that why they call you old man rock? now i know how you have all that time....no yard work.:woohoo:

"Honey, I'll be back in a bit, gotta go water the.....motorcycle."

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: And here I thought you were my friends... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hell, if I'm going to waste water here in AZ, going in the pool.... :woohoo:

And Larry, those spots are from when your GF was over asking for a ride... On the KZ that is.... :whistle: :laugh: