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bluezbike wrote: Looking very sharp Zed. Interesting use for a clutch cover.

Had to use something to stop the wheel turning so the muddy didn't fall off

bluezbike wrote: Is your plan to leave the oil cooler as it is or maybe add a small fairing?

Going for the naked racer look (The bike not me )so no fairing.
But maybe a bellypan?

bluezbike wrote: Is the swing-arm pivot point on this frame in exactly the same place as it would be in a KZ frame??

Pivot is closer to the engine by 5mm (hence my previous swingarm pivot mod) but is still in the correct plane.

mark1122 wrote: that xjr1200 fender is the closest thing to a stock KZ, in a 17" that ive seen.
Very nice.
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Thanks.
I also used an XJR one on the Drouin so going for a similar look but maybe rotate it forward a bit more.

Bit more progress.
Painted the rear caliper mount and got it all finished and fitted .


This allowed me to fit the footrests, hoses and bleed the brake.
Bulky reservoir will probably be replaced by a short length of clear hose.

Other side got new sprocket studs and nuts and is ready for chain fitment.


Front end got the bars fitted and controls . R1 starter/kill switch now serves as Horn and kill.


The bars were stripped of the gunmetal and repainted black.


All this means i can junk the wooden stand and it's now capable of standing on it's own two wheels .





Couple of shots with the tank slotted on

For that brake reservoir, have you considered using a Ducati clutch reservoir? Some of them are tiny. Here's one; it's possible there may be others even smaller:

Yes! That was my first idea as i have got a small Brembo clutch reservoir but it still looks wrong.
A piece of clear tube with a stopper will be neater and do the job as long as i leave an air gap above the fluid for expansion.

Coming along nicely. Bit late to do a dry clutch conversion I suppose

Lorcan wrote: Coming along nicely. Bit late to do a dry clutch conversion I suppose

Only if i forget to put the oil in

THOUGHTS ?

Should i junk my alloy seat for a KR750 one like in the piccy ?

i think your aluminum tail keeps the heritage of the machine and is more appropriate for this machine.

leon

Yeah id stick with the original version you built also

A Z1OC member kindly photo shopped this pic .
It might not exactly be to scale but ......... ????

I vote for the first one,but it comes down to what you want