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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 27 Dec 2012 12:54 #564833

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My tape measure reads metric and inches! :woohoo:
Depends on what youre more comfortable working with,and yes 3/8" motor mount bolts are a big improvement over the loose fitting 8mm stock stuff you just need to ream the holes out. B)
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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 28 Dec 2012 12:03 #564980

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Ya Scotty!! What's up with this beauty?? Any progress to report?? :)

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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 28 Jan 2013 07:10 #569597

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scotty seeing this made my dream come true this is exactly what I want to do with my 76 kz900 the zx14 swap I would love to get in touch with your seller for these parts!
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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 28 Jan 2013 07:46 #569598

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Conversion trees make it a breeze.


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If you have the zx14 lower, it's possible the stem is really thick and can be machined to take kz bearings without having to change out the stem.

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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 22 Feb 2013 01:51 #573540

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les holt wrote: Conversion trees make it a breeze.


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If you have the zx14 lower, it's possible the stem is really thick and can be machined to take kz bearings without having to change out the stem.

Les


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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 21 Oct 2014 16:36 #651362

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I think it's time for an update (its only been 2 years)

So the carbon fiber work is now complete, the ZX14R front end has been fitted, a LED headlight has been installed, and I have swapped out a few bits and pieces around the bike.











Things to complete: Get a custom swingarm to accomidate the ZX14 rear wheel, figure out what i'm going to do about the seat, upgrade the engine.
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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 21 Oct 2014 17:40 #651368

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Nicely done Scotty. How do you like the headlight? I put one on my bike but its still in pieces. I'm hoping it was a good investment. It looks great and fits great but have no idea if its bright enough.
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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 22 Oct 2014 06:06 #651390

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very nicely done sir! :evil:
what style of swingarm are you going to go with?
thanks for posting,

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Re:ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 22 Oct 2014 06:37 #651393

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I think I remember seeing some threads on a ZRX forum about squeezing a Zx14 rim into a stock Zrx11 or 12 arm.

Later, Doug
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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 22 Oct 2014 07:16 #651395

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Looks great scotty

What kinda front fender you gonna use?

I went with a yani shiki fender from ebay...

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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 22 Oct 2014 13:15 #651426

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The headlight is awsome!!! It is just as bright as the HID headlights but draws less energy and produces less heat. Definatly worth the money.
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ZX14 front end and rear end conversion carbonfiber 22 Oct 2014 15:07 #651438

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I'm probably going to go with a custom swingarm. not sure which one just yet

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