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starting kz1000 build 15 Feb 2009 21:17 #265284

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also make sure your frame is straight before beefing it up too much its really hard to fix later B)
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starting kz1000 build 15 Feb 2009 21:20 #265285

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mine is overkill as far as bracing goes,but your ltd frame was a lot stronger than my z1 so you should need as much work on yours.
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starting kz1000 build 15 Feb 2009 21:44 #265289

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thanks plummen, your bike was kinda my inspiration for when i was working on my bracing
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starting kz1000 build 15 Feb 2009 21:52 #265292

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my frame was around 1/4" out of wack when we checked it before raking/bracing much of which im sure was caused by former fascination with wheelies !:laugh: the tubing on the newer frames is quite a bit stiffer,ive got a couple 79-80 ltd frames like yours someplace that are much stouter than a z1 even in stock form.B)
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starting kz1000 build 15 Feb 2009 23:56 #265300

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Plummen - how do you recommend checking the frame?
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kz1000 street/drag build 16 Feb 2009 03:19 #265306

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Damn, I just love this young mans work...

I wish I had your knowledge at such a young age... Ah hell, who am I kidding, wish I had it now..... :laugh:

I can only imagine what you're going to be putting out once you get your degree... B) Make us old timers proud....

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kz1000 street/drag build 16 Feb 2009 06:02 #265330

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good job jordan.keep us posted.
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starting kz1000 build 16 Feb 2009 07:00 #265343

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supercharged wrote:

Plummen - how do you recommend checking the frame?

for a quick check of steering head/backbone area i put a torpedo level on top of lower 2 backbone tubes to level frame ,then i lay another one on top of steering head to get an idea if its in the ball park.when in doubt stick it in a frame jig to make sure,thats why i took mine to topeka to have it checked since the 2 levels werent agreeing with each other close enough to suit me.B)
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starting kz1000 build 17 Feb 2009 20:16 #265789

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hey jordan i mounted my coils out in front under neath the steering head .i just added a small plate across the front of the down tubes and mounted them there they get lots of cool air going across them and they are easy to get to if you any problems with you ignition system
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starting kz1000 build 19 Feb 2009 19:27 #266303

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how many guy's that at 18 would have the stuff or proper attitude to even attempt something like this i have been impressed with jordan from the first time i saw any of his bikes or posts you have an awesome future a head of you buddy and i'm very glad i can be of assistance from time to time. keep up the awesome work
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starting kz1000 build 19 Feb 2009 20:17 #266321

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well thanks alot for all the good comments. Cant wait til this college thing is over and i get a job. Until then all i can do is piece things together slowly. I can't imagine what i would do with a steady flow of money:unsure:
KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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starting kz1000 build 20 Feb 2009 07:01 #266469

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i know how you feel man. i basically have to wait until the riding season to put my bike back in the school's shop to continue working on it and now that im married it's increasingly harder to bring bike parts inside to work on.

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