KERKER for my MKII

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 14:21 - 14 Mar 2013 14:22
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Sorry....Newbie tag..... :blush: still has plastic on it....lol

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 15:47 - 14 Mar 2013 15:47
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D'oh!! That's got ta come oft there, KZ1000. :P
I'm working on getting some small badges CnC machined that look similar to the cast badge I pictured earlier.
My ZRX Kerkers have that HUGE by HUGE badge on them too. I'm all about Old Skool. Lol.

How do you like the Kerker so far, compared to the VH?
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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 16:30
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i gave a old school kerker away a few months ago that had the small emblem.


BlackZ1R wrote: Wireman, I have Kerkers with the metallic stickers and Kerkers with the small cast badge that has two tits sticking out the back of it that presses into two extruded holes in the meg.

Baldy, that is the era correct badge for your ELR pipe. That is what was coming out in the early 80s.
I'd think the pipe for the MKII should have the small Kerker cast badge on it.

This is one for my KZ550. The one with the sticker was on a 1000. That sticker is long gone.

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 16:42 - 14 Mar 2013 16:44
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I too heard the rumors of some guy in Europe making the replica decals. After searching for this elusive guy for 10 years I never found him and gave up.
Even with a baffle mine is loud although it does have the race baffle in it. To me it sounds like music but maybe it's "loud" to other people.
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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 16:45 - 14 Mar 2013 16:48
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BlackZ1R wrote: D'oh!! That's got ta come oft there, KZ1000. :P
I'm working on getting some small badges CnC machined that look similar to the cast badge I pictured earlier.
My ZRX Kerkers have that HUGE by HUGE badge on them too. I'm all about Old Skool. Lol.

How do you like the Kerker so far, compared to the VH?

I havent got to ride version 2.0 yet.....winter project ya know. Waiting for Ohio to spit out a ride day. Makes the bike look way cool over the VH.

Thanks to Brian - KZ10006 for the parts.
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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 18:05 - 14 Mar 2013 18:24
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BlackZ1R wanted to see some pics:

My 1978 restoration / Completed June 2012

Thanks for all the replies guys!

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1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 18:14
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real nice bike....just looks nos....dosent look like a resto

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

14 Mar 2013 18:27 - 19 Sep 2013 13:26
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Nut and bolt, piece by pice resto that tooks me years and gave me grey hair. NOS seat was a rare find. Gauges by Z-Resto.

Search my User ID and see the post about the project. It was a nightmare at times but she's my fave.

My MKII is getting a new tin makeover (going to blue from red) and the Kerker plus some other cosmetics. It too has a NOS seat. Pictures soon come!

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

15 Mar 2013 13:38
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Are kerker's known for low end torque.....rode bike today and it seemed to run much better though all power bands but noticed low end and overall ridability along with idle was improved. The sound was cool as hell over the sidewinder.....really stoked.

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

15 Mar 2013 17:03
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4TheKZ1000 wrote: Are kerker's known for low end torque.....rode bike today and it seemed to run much better though all power bands but noticed low end and overall ridability along with idle was improved. The sound was cool as hell over the sidewinder.....really stoked.

No they are not, they are known to boost the top end as most 4 into 1 pipes are.

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Re: KERKER for my MKII

15 Mar 2013 17:38
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Well compared to that sidewinder Im sure it feels stronger in the low/midrange! :woohoo:
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Re: KERKER for my MKII

16 Mar 2013 22:30
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4TheKZ1000 wrote: Are kerker's known for low end torque.....rode bike today and it seemed to run much better though all power bands but noticed low end and overall ridability along with idle was improved. The sound was cool as hell over the sidewinder.....really stoked.

Yes, compared to a V&H Sidewinder, the Kerker will have better low to midrange response!!! That Sidewinder is a drag pipe. That's all it's designed for. The Kerker is designed for a broader range of street/strip/touring type performance.

Kerker is a better street pipe than the V&H Sidewinder,

How's that for a simple answer? :whistle: :laugh: :evil:
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