78 KZ 1000 build

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

08 May 2025 14:25
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More progress...got the J motor mounted so it's coming out and getting cases and such cleaned and painted then the new(used)crank and 1075 kit installed. Excited, it's coming along ..
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

26 May 2025 14:04
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Doing a mockup before it gets wired ...yes the shocks are in backwards 

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

26 May 2025 14:21
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Coming along :), be interesting to see how it sits when the motor is in (seems kind of raked at the moment which could make the handling interesting !
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

26 May 2025 16:53
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Too little or too much does it look like? But that's what trial runs are for I suppose..

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

27 May 2025 00:02
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Too little or too much does it look like? But that's what trial runs are for I suppose..
Absolutely right that is the point of mock up, when the motor is in it will give a better idea of how it's final resting place will be but it looks a little "public schoolboy" (ass up nose down) which may make the steering nervous at speed (nobody likes a tank slapper !!)
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

31 May 2025 18:48
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Motor in/mounted getting to the wiring now... 
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

08 Jun 2025 21:12
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Engine painted ,heading to my other brother in Tennessee to do the wiring..

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

08 Jun 2025 21:14 - 08 Jun 2025 21:15
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We smoothed the air breather caps...

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

12 Jun 2025 20:02
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More progress.  
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

26 Jun 2025 13:15
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Heading to brother in Tennessee to do the wiring....

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

03 Sep 2025 19:08
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Still working. Getting the big cams and such dialed in..

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

05 Sep 2025 08:16
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Still working. Getting the big cams and such dialed in..
 
I read thru your thread and only saw a ported head with 1075 kit mentioned, what are the rest of your engine build specs?
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike

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