KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

16 Jul 2015 05:16
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531blackbanshee wrote: maybe an aluminum z1r tank.



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:woohoo: nice and it's only $1200 and takes a mere 3 months to shop! :whistle: It is a beautiful tank though.
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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

16 Jul 2015 23:43
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Holy Crap that tank looks cool!
531blackbanshee wrote: maybe an aluminum z1r tank.



japan.webike.net/products/21788529.html

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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

17 Jul 2015 16:56
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$1200 could buy a good 2nd hand TIG and a lot of aluminum sheet.
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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

17 Jul 2015 18:16
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floivanus wrote: $1200 could buy a good 2nd hand TIG and a lot of aluminum sheet.

Ohhh ya I didn't even think about that. I may have to give that a shot some day.
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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

17 Jul 2015 19:15
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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

22 Jul 2015 03:58
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Agreed. I recently got outbid on one on fleabay and have given up hope on finding a reasonably priced Z1R tank. Sad part is I am actually in Japan and finding them here is almost impossible unless you are willing to spend 1000+ US dollars. I did pick up a nice Z1B tank that should arrive soon.

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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

22 Jul 2015 04:02
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Sadly I have access to old BSA, Triumph, and Moto Guzzi parts..... none of which will fit the tunnel and I am not interested in leakdown or pressure testing tanks. This is not a test of engineering skill, this is a build for a bike that I can beat the hell out of and not worry about the thing coming apart at 100+. If anyone is interested in a 1965 BSA / 1994 RF900 amalgamation let me know and I will send pics. Likewise, if anyone is kind enough to part with a Z1R tank for less than 300 let me know.

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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

22 Jul 2015 15:04
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Just playing with parts, but it helps to determine what part of the seat we will keep and the length that we want for the body. Tank and tail are off a neighbors bike and is sitting there while his carbs are being rebuilt...ugly paint.


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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

23 Jul 2015 22:55
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New parts and a good picture of what it should look like when we are done.

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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

24 Jul 2015 05:59
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:evil: that'll look tuff!

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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

27 Jul 2015 14:40
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Clip ons and rearset


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Re: KZ1000/ZRX1200 Build

30 Jul 2015 18:38
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I thought I would share another project while waiting to complete another installment of the Oni build. This is my fathers 1965 BSA Lightning that has the front and rear off of a RF900. This bike is awesome and incredibly comfortable. You wont be keeping up with the crotch rockets, but with the large tires and wide bars you don't require the brakes much. The right side shifter takes a little getting used to.


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