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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 03 Jun 2011 10:02 #455151

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Soon, I hope.

I started on the headlight brackets, and got my new tail light yesterday too.

I need to get a different battery still, the battery box fits in the stock location, but the battery doesn't fit in it anymore! oops.
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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 03 Jun 2011 10:05 #455153

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tachrev wrote: I need to get a different battery still, the battery box fits in the stock location, but the battery doesn't fit in it anymore! oops.



dohh!!!!!!!!!!!!:silly:

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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 04 Jun 2011 01:18 #455294

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tachrev wrote:

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tachrev wrote: Thanks for the heads up everyone!

I'm sure there will be lots of kinks to work out once it's back on the floor.


Kawman, you bike looks REAL low!

bottom of the frame is 3 1/2 inches from the ground


I think I have about 6 inches between the frame and the ground...the angle of the photo makes it look lower than it is.

The bike im puttin back together now has about that much it does pretty good.
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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 05 Oct 2011 03:26 #481443

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nice work!
Can you tell me the free length of that fz6r shock you've used.
Can't find any this side of the Pacific. Might have to measure a few at the wreckers...I was thinking of a cantilever set up like an early TZ yam' with top mount above 'aircleaner' But your solution is vastly easier/more elegant. Bravo.

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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 05 Oct 2011 17:56 #481547

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When you get the bike sitting upright, check the clearance between the lowest point on the bike...usually the header pipes and maybe the frame or oil filter bolt (depending on oil filter set-up you are using). Lots of tracks have a minimum clearance and it is usually 3". Just so you don't show up and they check and won't let you run if you have less.
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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 07 Oct 2011 15:36 #481886

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Wow the stance and attitude of that bike is mean! I don't usually like the looks od suspension swaps, and a stretched out old bike, but yours may have changed my mind. Good eye for symmetry. Even those wheels don't look out of place on it..! Does just adding the later susp lower it? Id like to learn more about being able to lower/ raise my suspension
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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 14 Aug 2012 13:01 #542550

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Hey all,

It's been a while since I've been to the site, and I though it was high time for an update.

This summer, we fired up the bike again for the first time in about 2 years. Took it down the street and it rides straight and smooth!

Highly impressive(to me) considering how many changes have been made to the factory suspension.

Here are some of the bigger changes:

1.) Header/Tire clearance

We where unhappy with the clearance between the wheel and the header once we bounced around on it a bit.

A few options where considered...higher rate springs, fork extensions, raking the frame, lower profile tire.

Nothing really seems to be the right solution.

Sooooo...a section was cut out of the header between the flange and the first bend, then my friend welded her back up.

We also pie-cute the megaphone and angled it up and in a bit.

If you look, it is pretty obvious now where it was sectioned. If I ever get the money to replate or refinish the exhaust though, I think it will look factory.

I'm really happy with the way the exhaust fits the bike now...way better than it came from V&H!

2.)Gauge
We changed the tach to a Koso rx-WhatEverNumber. A local shop gave it to my friend...they replaced it because it has a wobbly needle. It works well and looks much cleaner that anything else I would have come up with.

We've also added rs34's from M357 on this site, moved the ignition switch to the frame, and rotated the calipers to the front to be different and stick with the "drag bike" theme.

I bought a ballistic battery to replace my factory battery.

So now the battery box if almost completely factory, and I was able to mostly re-use the stock electronics mounting brackets.

Koso tach:





Outside at last...after the first ride!



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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 03 Jan 2013 13:52 #565692

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Got a couple more bits and pieces for Christmas.

It looks like it will be ready to ride this spring, after working on it for about 2 years!

Still need to sync the carbs and a few other things...I'll have to post some more pictures soon.
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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 03 Jan 2013 14:39 #565700

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the bike is looking good man :evil: !

can't wait to see it all finished up.

leon
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i make what i can,and save the rest!

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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 16 Jan 2014 06:50 #618818

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Just a quick update...I see it's been a year since my test ride.

I got it tagged, insured and rode it a few times this summer.

I thought about pulling it apart to update the wiring with better connectors and repaint the frame over the winter...but I was afraid it would take another 3 years. :laugh:

So I am going to fix little things and keep it ready to ride for next season.

Here it is as it stands now:

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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 16 Jan 2014 07:44 #618825

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I really like the build. Really don't recognize your screen name, but I'm sort of a new comer. Welcome back,

The bike has that pit bull look to it, like its got a mean set of teeth..

Sometimes the bike in its plainest form is most appealing.

You got a good one there........ B) B)

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1977 KZ1000 Street/Strip Project 16 Jan 2014 09:06 #618833

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dang welcome back tachrev :evil: !

nice to see you are going to be putting some miles on this bad boy this summer.

stick around a bit,don't be a stranger :whistle: .

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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