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Re: Patton's Z1

03 Feb 2008 04:49
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Patton...thanks for sharing.
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Re: Patton's Z1

03 Feb 2008 07:39
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I'm speechless!:)
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Re: Patton's Z1

03 Feb 2008 11:13
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Great pics and story, Patton. You've done a great job on that Z. Shows what some TLC and some bucks can do if you're really motivated.

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Re: Patton's Z1

03 Feb 2008 12:44
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Not afraid of 500 mile days on these bikes (but prefer more casual 400 milers).

WOW, I don't like to drive that in a car:P :P

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Re: Patton's Z1

04 Feb 2008 06:46
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Very nice.I'm very partial to Brown/orange 73's...
That swingarm looks like it could be an old RC Eng. or D&K Eng. Just my WAG.
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Re: Patton's Z1

02 Mar 2008 14:26
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the "later pic"

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Re: Patton's Z1

20 Nov 2010 09:47
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did the 79 fender fit right into the 73 forks and did the bolt holes line up?

i have an extra one with a small dent/scrathches that i could maybe convert for another project with filler and paint if so??
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Re: Patton's Z1

20 Nov 2010 09:52
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i like those j style aluminum exhaust flanges...i have a brand new set too...and am wondering about borrowing them from my stalled j-bike ...to hold on my kerker to the MKII......

Did you need to use shorter j model split collars to get the aluminum flanges to recess onto the studs enough to show threads on the exhaust studs...or can i use standard kz split collars with the j style flange...?....
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Re: Patton's Z1

20 Nov 2010 17:48
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no answers
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Re: Patton's Z1

20 Nov 2010 17:48
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nothing....still hating
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Re: Patton's Z1

20 Nov 2010 18:31
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I use the alum. collars with the longer split collars. Z1E has a thicker exhaust gasket that I would recomend you use.

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Re: Patton's Z1

20 Nov 2010 19:46 - 21 Nov 2010 03:21
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Thanks, Roy. :cheer:

Responding to Tri's questions --

My vague recollection is that the fender may be mounted using the oem holes.
However, new holes were bored to mount the front fender higher above the tire, as a matter of personal preference.

The split collars that came with the V&H exhaust were used with new oem style copper gaskets from Z1E.

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