Kiwi Z1R

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

07 Aug 2016 22:51
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Holy shit the canoe from Canada finally arrived!!! Three and half months later but I finally have a left switch block! Happy days.

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

12 Aug 2016 18:59
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Tune-A-Fish wrote: On board.
Looks like your well on your way to fulfilling a dream... Nice work and the paint looks right from here.

I would like to ask a favor while your at this stage and things are accessible.

I am building a KZ1R Modified/clone and I need some measurements for mounting the Z1R seat and tail lock, specifically I really need template drawings of the front two pocket brackets and the aft latch bracket also locating measurements from say o/c of the cross bar or something shared with the KZ frame.

One more thing, if you do get rid of the after market side cover I still need both so PM me a price should you let it go please.

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Let me know what else you need.



















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Re: Kiwi Z1R

12 Aug 2016 19:08
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On a complete side note if you noticed the big ol Victory bagger in the background in a few shots......................it's finally finished and going back to it's owner. Least I get me bench back. Came out pretty good too!







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Re: Kiwi Z1R

12 Aug 2016 19:09
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.......................and one sad little Z1R lol :laugh:

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 12:45
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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 14:22
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Hey Larriken, I've been meaning to ask. What oil do you use for engine break in after a rebuild?

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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 14:37
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Rustyhama wrote: Hey Larriken, I've been meaning to ask. What oil do you use for engine break in after a rebuild?

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I think the recommended is 10w-40 but I always use the heavier 20w-50.

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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 14:40
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I'm after a specific brand / type, I understand synthetic is a no no, I was just hoping you had a tried and true, go to option that was readily available in NZ. Please and thank you.

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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 14:48
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I just did a little research, Castrol GTX 20w-50 looks like a good option

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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 14:57
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I am surprised that you have not already gotten 5-600 replies to this oil question.

Some say to use the cheapest crap around.
Some say to use name brand regular oil (non-synthetic)
Some swear by this-
www.summitracing.com/search/product-line...r-break-in-motor-oil
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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 15:05
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I stopped using Castrol two years ago. They changed the formulation. Not good for the clutch. I run Rotilla and it stopped burning oil. No problems. Instead of using cheap oil, I can get a gallon for $13. Might as well use the good stuff at that price. B)
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Re: Re:Kiwi Z1R

14 Aug 2016 15:18
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Rustyhama wrote: I'm after a specific brand / type, I understand synthetic is a no no, I was just hoping you had a tried and true, go to option that was readily available in NZ. Please and thank you.

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Belray Mineral 20w-50 and you can pick it up in most bike shops mate.

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