78 kz 1000 ltd build
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Re: 78 kz 1000 ltd build
10 Jan 2009 15:24
all back together.....runs GREAT....no head or base gasket leaks..sounds like it should....cam end plugs leaking a little..cranked down h-cover bolts a little more...
will keep an eye on em...i m a happy man!!!...new coils and wires coming this week....that will be another weekend.....again, thanks to everyone for their advice, insight and info....
will keep an eye on em...i m a happy man!!!...new coils and wires coming this week....that will be another weekend.....again, thanks to everyone for their advice, insight and info....
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Re: 78 kz 1000 ltd build
10 Jan 2009 15:47
wow that turned out nice!

Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: 78 kz 1000 ltd build
10 Jan 2009 15:52
thanks....my first top end build...i m happy it came out well....cocktail time.....:laugh:
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Re: 78 kz 1000 ltd build
10 Jan 2009 21:05
CONGRATS!
I will soon attempt this step, and I don't consider myself a savvy engine guy. But never to late to learn
I will soon attempt this step, and I don't consider myself a savvy engine guy. But never to late to learn

Mike D
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- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
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- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
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- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
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- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
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Re: 78 kz 1000 ltd build
10 Jan 2009 21:13
you have a supercharged bike and your not engine savy surley you must have changed a head gasket or two in your time with that monster.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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Re: 78 kz 1000 ltd build
11 Mar 2009 17:54
chompin at the bit......carbs are at wg s place , should be back in 3 weeks or so, if he is on schedule.. meanwhile, fixed trip odometer (with a donor) that was missing and scuffed guage chrome, got
damper dialed in with a new fork clamp that gives full lock to lock, put on new flea-bay score rear shocks and springs, replaced old rec/reg system with new combo unit from z-1, grabbed new nos fuse box,
had a new nos pos lead,grabbed a used batt/wiring assy and put together the best of my old and new used....contact cleaner on everything and re-assembled..primary electrical should be good to go....
lots of little other things and a lot of cleaning..
c,mon spring.........
damper dialed in with a new fork clamp that gives full lock to lock, put on new flea-bay score rear shocks and springs, replaced old rec/reg system with new combo unit from z-1, grabbed new nos fuse box,
had a new nos pos lead,grabbed a used batt/wiring assy and put together the best of my old and new used....contact cleaner on everything and re-assembled..primary electrical should be good to go....
lots of little other things and a lot of cleaning..
c,mon spring.........
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