78 KZ 1000 build

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

15 Jun 2026 18:03 - 15 Jun 2026 18:06

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

15 Jun 2026 23:38

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Bike looks great, be proud

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

16 Jun 2026 08:28

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Link to first fire up of the bike.. photos.app.goo.gl/do4j8gRVq7hLa83y5

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

23 Jun 2026 20:46

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Going to get the exhaust finished out Thursday and a few other fab things. cutting off the rear footpeg mounts and the center stand mounts. Also the rear shock mounts extended for better geometry.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

24 Jun 2026 08:43

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You might want to keep the center stand mounts so you can put the stand on to service the bike.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

24 Jun 2026 13:00

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I'm thinking the rear wheel lift/stand should serve that purpose?

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

24 Jun 2026 14:54

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The main stand would allow swingarm removal if necessary (my lift uses the main stand mounts as a pick up point)

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

25 Jun 2026 10:23

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Wookie58 wrote:

The main stand would allow swingarm removal if necessary (my lift uses the main stand mounts as a pick up point)

Point taken. I may keep them on there to use as a lift point.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

26 Jun 2026 11:19 - 26 Jun 2026 11:21

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Off to get the exhaust finished out as well as the shock studs lengthened and rear foot peg mounts removed. I believe he is going to fab a chain guard as well on a 3D printer. Before pic, will post an after in a few days

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

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Should have it back in my hands in a few days. Just a few more little things and I believe I am there.

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