Preserving history... and wierd ebay parts
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Preserving history... and wierd ebay parts
25 Sep 2017 15:25
So a few months ago I came across a really neat Z1/KZ900/KZ1000 fender eliminator made out of fiberglass on ebay.
I'd never seen one before so I snapped it up. I know you can just make some simple aluminum brackets to eliminate your fender, but this is a really neat period piece that retains fender functions while being a lot more streamlined/sporty.
I sent it over to Matt at tannermatic ( www.tannermatic.com/ ) to make a mold of so that anyone else interested can get one.
Original:
Tannermatic copy (this is a raw copy fresh from the mold and needs sanding finishing work... obviously):
Quality is top notch and the fiberglass is laid on nice and thick (unlike a lot of other modern repro fiberglass items).
If anyone is interested in getting one, just shoot him an email.
I'd never seen one before so I snapped it up. I know you can just make some simple aluminum brackets to eliminate your fender, but this is a really neat period piece that retains fender functions while being a lot more streamlined/sporty.
I sent it over to Matt at tannermatic ( www.tannermatic.com/ ) to make a mold of so that anyone else interested can get one.
Original:
Tannermatic copy (this is a raw copy fresh from the mold and needs sanding finishing work... obviously):
Quality is top notch and the fiberglass is laid on nice and thick (unlike a lot of other modern repro fiberglass items).
If anyone is interested in getting one, just shoot him an email.
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Re: Preserving history... and wierd ebay parts
25 Sep 2017 17:30 - 26 Sep 2017 05:00
OLD HONDA CHOPPERS? I'M TRYING???
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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Re: Preserving history... and wierd ebay parts
26 Sep 2017 09:28Move0ver wrote: So a few months ago I came across a really neat Z1/KZ900/KZ1000 fender eliminator made out of fiberglass on ebay.
I'd never seen one before so I snapped it up. I know you can just make some simple aluminum brackets to eliminate your fender, but this is a really neat period piece that retains fender functions while being a lot more streamlined/sporty.
I sent it over to Matt at tannermatic ( www.tannermatic.com/ ) to make a mold of so that anyone else interested can get one.
Original:
Tannermatic copy (this is a raw copy fresh from the mold and needs sanding finishing work... obviously):
Quality is top notch and the fiberglass is laid on nice and thick (unlike a lot of other modern repro fiberglass items).
If anyone is interested in getting one, just shoot him an email.
Any chance you have a pick with the seat on from the side/rear?
1980 kz1000 LTD
1982 Kz1000B
1980 honda cm400
2x 1993 zx7
1991 zx7 project
1978 km100
1979 'zuk PE250
1993 yz125
....all kinds of other cool shit
1982 Kz1000B
1980 honda cm400
2x 1993 zx7
1991 zx7 project
1978 km100
1979 'zuk PE250
1993 yz125
....all kinds of other cool shit
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Re: Preserving history... and wierd ebay parts
26 Sep 2017 12:15 - 26 Sep 2017 12:23
I believe that is part of a Tracy body works kit. They made one piece body kits that included the tank, side panels and rear tail.
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02 Oct 2017 15:23
I mocked it up. This is a rough approximation of how it fits; a 90% solution.
I used the original since most people would probably prefer a black/dark color vs the repro white. Keep in mind Matt Tanner can lay the glass in black gelcoat as well.
I used the original since most people would probably prefer a black/dark color vs the repro white. Keep in mind Matt Tanner can lay the glass in black gelcoat as well.
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