KZ650 Gauge cluster relocation bracket

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KZ650 Gauge cluster relocation bracket

26 Feb 2018 16:10
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Hi all! I'm working on a KZ650 resto-mod project, and wanted a way to lower the instruments, purely for aesthetics. You know, to get that "low-slung" look. I designed a 3D printed bracket that attaches to the fork tubes and provides a place to mount the gauges, thought it might be interesting to folks here. I've attached one picture, but there are more at the thingiverse website:

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Re: KZ650 Gauge cluster relocation bracket

26 Feb 2018 16:35
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Wow ! Great design! Well done.
I am amazed at what what can be done with 3D printing. The only limitation seems to be ones imagination or perhaps in other words the possibilities are limitless.
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Re: KZ650 Gauge cluster relocation bracket

27 Feb 2018 05:34
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What material did you use & will it be durable enough to handle the vibration? :)

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Re: KZ650 Gauge cluster relocation bracket

27 Feb 2018 11:48
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I used ABS, same as the plastic parts on this bike and a lot of more modern bikes. I don't have many miles on it yet, but it's pretty beefy. Not hollow, like a lot of injection molded parts--it actually has a dense honeycomb internal structure.

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