'78 KZ1000 makeover

Where did you lose the length? From the front end or the back? I figured that the swingarm would be a little longer than stock.

Both, I think. The SSSA was only 3/16" longer, but I moved the swingarm pivot forward with the frame widening. The front end is shorter, so that moves the centerline of the axle back as well. I may not have lost a full inch either, it was a rough measurement. Either way, it didn't get any longer :ohmy:

Man that looks great Adam. Definately worth the wait

seeing it on the kick stand looks like it has a pretty good lean. meaning the bottom of frame is just about right height.what kind of bars are going on it?

Either answer protapers, or renthal fatbars in black. I'll put the bars from my yzf on there to see how it feels, then choose a bend from there.

Did I read that somebody has an itchy box?? :ohmy:

Looks awesome! I think polished triples would look too busy with the black frame and gold forks....really came out nice the way it is. This thread is bad news for me...I really want to do a modern suspension conversion now.

Without the custom triples you would have lost about 1.5" of ride height?

To be perfectly honest Mike, I'm not sure what I would have lost without Irishwills triples. I have a feeling my initial measurements may have been skewed by clapped out stock suspension. I'll need to compare some measurements fully dressed against a fresh sticker. Thanks for everyones kind words

adam, before we had a cell phone issue, i wanted to compliment you on the look of your front rotors. they really make that front tire stand out. very nice.

Hey porchev914
just sent you a PM

porchev914 wrote:

To be perfectly honest Mike, I'm not sure what I would have lost without Irishwills triples. I have a feeling my initial measurements may have been skewed by clapped out stock suspension. I'll need to compare some measurements fully dressed against a fresh sticker. Thanks for everyone’s kind words

the new forks wont dive as easily as the kz forks , so u haven’t lost as much as u may think.
in the end , the more height the better, if u are riding at the track, but on the street its not a big deal. on the street, header clearance is now the important thing. speed bumps and unusual obstacles can hit the header if u are not careful.
The Trees look great.

No track days for this old bird Mark. I'll wait for a Duc before I do that She is strictly a road bike and intend to enjoy the hell outa her as soon as I can.

Leon, this one's for you This is the stem nut I ordered

porchev914 wrote:

No track days for this old bird Mark. I'll wait for a Duc before I do that She is strictly a road bike and intend to enjoy the hell outa her as soon as I can.

Leon, this one's for you This is the stem nut I ordered

Leon? who is that? havnt seen him forever...lol:laugh: he might be putting out a fire in his garage...:blush: