1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

15 Jan 2015 16:14
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Beauty it is........Sr.
Congrats
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

05 Mar 2015 20:31
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The Ohlins shocks Are back from the shop rebuilt and with the proper spring rate. Time to get a license plate!
Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

06 Mar 2015 07:47
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maybe i'm being an ass but after we coddled/babysat you through this build i think you owe us a nice ride video of you wringin this bad boy out :P !!! :evil:

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

07 Mar 2015 23:18 - 07 Mar 2015 23:19
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As far as wringing it out goes, there is a track day at Thunder Hill in Willows, CA.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.
For now look at the new jewelry.
Ohlins shocks purchased on Ebay then rebuilt, with the proper spring rate now.
Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

09 Mar 2015 06:31
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very nice just curious how much needed replaced inside.
i have a pair and when i contacted ohlins the told me they didn't offer a "rebuild kit"that they just sold whatever pieces were found to be worn.

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

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

09 Mar 2015 21:56
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Leon,

O-ring 3.1x1.6
O-ring 33 X5

Seal Head Assy.
Piston ring
Teflon Hex band 44/5
Oil
2 springs.

The guy that did the work is also taking care of some AMA bikes. From what he told me the shocks "hard parts" hardly wear, as you can see there are piston rings and such that do wear.

Any good suspension shop can tear them down and rebuild them for you. I was going to use KFG racing in Seattle, they tuned and rebuilt the suspension on my Ducati. They would be the number one choice if you are on the west coast. I was unaware that there was a guy in the Reno, NV area that could do it, When I found out I sent them to him for a faster local turn around.

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Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

12 Mar 2015 06:07
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i didn't figure that there would be much wear.
i will be tackling the rebuild myself,i have the parts diagrams and an email for a tech at ohlins.
i also have the race tech suspension bible which i highly suggest for anyone wanting to work on and/or tune their own suspension.

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

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

14 Mar 2015 19:21 - 14 Mar 2015 20:12
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Shocks are back on! Bike is done!
Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s
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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

14 Mar 2015 19:30 - 14 Mar 2015 20:12
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Ten plus years, thousands of hours, and thousands of dollars.

Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

15 Mar 2015 02:03
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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

16 Mar 2015 06:42
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tk11b40 wrote:

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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

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Re: 1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

16 Mar 2015 08:18
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Freakin' Awesome!! :woohoo:
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