First Post 1976 KZ900 Sports Bike Build

Thanks Wookie!! I'd seen that but thought it was some sort of gender identifier, bubble arrows facing random directions. Don't want to be "canceled", whatever that means, ha. Double Bubble just isn't gum then!! Have a Great Day/Night!!

You definitely don’t have to modify the frame IF you pick the right parts and/or have the willingness/access to make spacers, brackets, etc.

Here’s my ‘78 Kz1000 that’s on its 3rd-4th iteration.  The ONLY mod to the frame was some grinding to the back side of the brake pedal bracket for swingarm clearance for a Gsxr1100 it used to have swapped in years ago.

Later, Doug

NICE!! But now the original poster is surely flabbergasted and overwhelmed, ha. But..he might grasp what all those mods entail. You put fat rims on all Your projects StreetFighter don't you? Never settled with 2.15 are you, ha. But..You make them look Smart and Not Weird, KUDOS to You! Just don't be complacent and use a ZX front mudguard, i've seen it happen..

asphalt900 wrote:

NICE!! But now the original poster is surely flabbergasted and overwhelmed, ha. But..he might grasp what all those mods entail. You put fat rims on all Your projects StreetFighter don't you? Never settled with 2.15 are you, ha. But..You make them look Smart and Not Weird, KUDOS to You! Just don't be complacent and use a ZX front mudguard, i've seen it happen..

750 Zephyr fender is a nice fit over a17 inch 120 tyre

 

 

gres6121 wrote:

Sorry I know this is a lot but this is my first bike 

If you had a history of successfully modding - or even maintaining - bikes, I would say go for it.

However, in your current state I respectfully suggest you figure out how to fix what is there first, and then maybe think about making a bunch of modifications.

Get a factory service manual (FSM) - check the Filebase area here on KZR, as there might be a PDF you can use - and get to work.

To put it another way, you want to make a pile of significant structural changes that will genuinely affect how the bike works, yet you don't want to do a comparatively very small thing like take a gauge apart? That doesn't add up. 

Yes, the best way to learn is to start with the basics, then step by step you'll gain the experience without getting discouraged.  We'll help you learn, all you have to do is ask.   

I certainly won't understand until I put in the man hours myself 

Forks are certainly way shorter and that is what I would expect. How is it on the road? You were able to easily swap these on?

I like your seat but wish it was a bit closer to the body. What are your guys thoughts on Tracy bodies? 

I'm kinda going for this but want to do it myself and probably with more inexpensive parts. I really don't need Ohlins lol

I can't fault your enthusiasm replicating a "Sanctuary" bike as your first build 

Gres, wanting something like that better add an extra ZERO to your budget or 30K, sorry.. 

Looks like a fun project, and agree, you are going to need a bigger budget!

Bringing that bike back to full roadworthy alone will cost you a huge chunk of that $3k budget.  

Just my opinion, but I'd focus on getting the bike fully serviced and running properly, then see how much money, and motivation, you have left.  

+1 on Nessism's advice