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Winter... time for building 31 May 2007 23:54 #145419

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Well I just thought it was time to share some shots of an older Zed. It got a couple of face lifts over the last couple of winters.
Now it is just about right.
How it started....


After the first winter...


After this winter...


And of course, the first track day..


So did we do ok?
Regards
Gord

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Winter... time for building 01 Jun 2007 03:13 #145423

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Looks pretty fast!
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Winter... time for building 01 Jun 2007 08:48 #145485

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Nice looking bike. Kinda what I'm going after with my 900. Did your swingarm start off from a Gsxr750 or 1100? Also what kinda times you running with it at 1400cc. Some specs on the motor please?

Later, DOug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
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Winter... time for building 04 Jun 2007 10:16 #146184

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Hey Gord, I wanna ride it again now that you got the 1400 motor in there.Looks really good...
79 KZ 1075 MKll
79 KZ 1500 MKll dragbike
Gone but not forgotten:
3 X 73 Z1's
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1 X 75 Z1B

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Winter... time for building 05 Jun 2007 00:05 #146411

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Jack wrote:

Hey Gord, I wanna ride it again now that you got the 1400 motor in there.Looks really good...


Hey Jack
Sure thing, I knew you would be on here. The seating position is a little lower than last time but it should be close to your race bike now.
Coming to the Fathers day event at "the bend" ????

And for those interested in motor specs;
From the top down....
;435 cams on a RaceWorks war head
;36MM CV's with Dynojet stage 3 kit, dual oval K&N filters
;FBG block, 1428cc o-ringed and manual cam chain tensioner
;900 crank, 16 pin center, starter & gears removed
;lightened clutch basket, with lock-up
;full race cut trans, with bottom neutral
;offset sprocket with outrigger bearing support
;complete APE studs & nuts, plus low profile oil cover and main cap girdle
;MSD MC1 ignition with Dyna trigger
;Schnitz auto shifter, & air shifted with Co2
;dual crank case breathers, plus a 14 row oil cooler

I think thats it but???? But I may have missed something.
Anything else. Just ask.;)

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Winter... time for building 05 Jun 2007 00:13 #146413

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pumps wrote:

Looks pretty fast!


Sorry I forgot to answer that...duh on me.

Test section #2 results;

10.31 et
134.3 mph

All soft launches, not using the 2 step, or playing with the suspension.

1.88 60' times :pinch:

There is much more in it........:whistle:

Regards
Gord / GD Racing

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Winter... time for building 05 Jun 2007 14:25 #146581

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That is awesome!!
77 KZ650 C1 (sold)
78 KZ650 B2 (sold)
78 KZ400 B1 (sold)
78 kz400 C1 (resto-mod)
78 kz400 C1 (hardtail low chop)
couple of possible project kz's in parts

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Winter... time for building 05 Jun 2007 14:26 #146583

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That is awesome!!
77 KZ650 C1 (sold)
78 KZ650 B2 (sold)
78 KZ400 B1 (sold)
78 kz400 C1 (resto-mod)
78 kz400 C1 (hardtail low chop)
couple of possible project kz's in parts

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Winter... time for building 06 Jun 2007 09:17 #146866

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WOW thats a good looking ride!:woohoo:

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Winter... time for building 04 Aug 2009 23:56 #311684

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Just a small update with some new touchs.
Top end oiler, new PM wheels w/t EBC brakes

And some tire testing

Also this is how the new emblems were made, aluminum and sink EDM

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Winter... time for building 05 Aug 2009 04:46 #311693

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Whicked.... :evil:

Oil cooler on the front... Hmmm, ok for drag racing...

Ewww just noticed, any close ups on the steering dampener mounting?

Keep them results and images coming.... You might was well take some close up images 360* around the bike for we're all going to ask for it anyways....

Any AVI clips to share with this old beasts?

Way cool...B)

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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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Winter... time for building 05 Aug 2009 05:36 #311705

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How about sum info on that exhuast system?

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