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My package arrived today! Z1parts.net is the REAL DEAL. side covers look EXACTLY LIKE THE REAL DEAL.
I was really apprehensive but no worries. This place has the PARTS!

Just put most of the parts I ordered on yesterday. Need a few things...still need brake calipers in front and lines front and back and also need to make a decision regarding hydra vs cable. Leaning to getting that hydra piece installed. Also having a problem with the seat hitting the big tank and wonder if they just assumed that my LTD would have a small tank even though I stated clearly that I had retrofitted the big tank.
I hopefully should have pictures up soon of it after I take care of business.

Oh, and I think it was you Leon, the red battery box doesn't still poke you in the eye does it?

Looking real good Lawrence! Let's ride this weekend! If not our KZs then the Rexes! See you soon my friend.

saxjonz wrote: Also having a problem with the seat hitting the big tank and wonder if they just assumed that my LTD would have a small tank even though I stated clearly that I had retrofitted the big tank.

I think a lot of people experience that even with an original LTD seat fitted to non-LTD KZ tank. I went to WalMart and bought a very small section of the velv'est, black velvet I could find. Cut out a section of it to match the seat front section that makes contact with the seat. Then used Loctite Superglue Gel . The gel type gives you more control and concentration of the glue. This has minimized the amount of noticeable wear of the gloss on the tank where it contacts the seat.

The Corbin pan is polymer so with a little heat you may be able to reform the pan crotch tip at the tank every so slightly to better fit.....

NOTE: A LITTLE AT A TIME (couple seconds) W/THE HEAT...

Better yet.... You could also remount the seat hinges 1/4 to 1/2" back (or whatever distance required) away from the tank.

They sell those tank protector pads everywhere now...you could custom cut a clear one to protect the tank.....just another option.

the seat wont rub on the tank unless the bike is running...so you should be good for a few more years yet

The seat fits perfectly on the tank is just opening it and closing it the right side of it sticks on the tank. I think I'm going to send it back if I can't reasonably get it to close without rubbing.

I just ordered a hydraulic clutch conversion a bit ago, expect it in this week coming. Tank set has been painted and just waiting to get the airbrush work done. Well post progress soon.

Getting ready for the final phase...

Not too much more to finish.

Nicely done sir. Bike looks great. I just ordered my Corbin seat last week, I'm looking forward to it. I got the gunfighter, no lady on this one.