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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 08 Jun 2010 09:51 #374389

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it can be set as a bar graph or as a numerical readout either way it is very visible and doesn't wash out in the sun.


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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 08 Jun 2010 13:36 #374428

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My acewell 3901 looks very similar to that one.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 08 Jun 2010 15:24 #374457

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Nice job on the gauge mounts Josh. i like the lower position)
i thought about using longer bolts to lower mine as well, but never got to it.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 08 Jun 2010 17:09 #374472

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nice job on the fabrication to use all the stock stuff. I would try to use stock but didnt get it with bike and, on my bike it looks like a HUGE box..what is the price of the vapor compared to the acewell?and I think testa asked if visible in the sun?

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sorry went back and found that it is visible in sun.

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 08 Jun 2010 19:35 #374509

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Ok lads, on the way home today, I hit a couple of MC shops, and found some handlebar risers, and new grips. So I mounted up the bar that i purchased from the wrecking yard a while back. Here's a couple of pics from the new wheelhouse.





Those bars seem awfully wide compared to the clipons that I have been looking at for a while.

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 08 Jun 2010 19:53 #374512

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Now here a some long shots with the bars mounted.









I can only think of three things that I have left to weld onto the frame. On the right sidecover I need to install the bottom tab. I also need to put in some studs for two rubber isolators at the back of the fuel tank. I cant use the original isolators that wrap around the frame tubes. My frame braces get in the way. Finally, I may try to use the steering damper that was on the GSXR.

So with that said, it looks like time to break down the mock-up. Did I miss something? Now's the time to chime in if you see something that I have left out. Oh yeah I forgot the rear turret mount for the Ma Deuce. Gotta keep those Houston drivers off my ass some how. :laugh:
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 04:48 #374563

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Excellent! She looks great Josh. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 06:48 #374593

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ma duece!mmmmmm yeah ma duece!just an orange stream of fire backin off the tailgaters,oh yeah!:ohmy:
plus the recoil could act as thrust :laugh: .
i'm thinkin some shorter risers are in order.then they would only look wide,instead of tall and wide.everything looks good the stance is killer.i really like the fact that you used the stock guages and headlight.the profile of the stock guages and headlight says kz/z1.it is a classic profile that is instantly recognisable.i like all the modern instruments for the functions and precision but it is hard to beat the stock parts for looks and profile.
you have done a very good job of building this bike and documenting it here for the kzriders.
keep posting testa,i look forward to your posts.

leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 06:58 #374598

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I swear Leon. You can read my mind. I actually like the hand position where it is. I'm about 6'3" so it suits me, but on looks I wish it were lower. I was thinking that dragbars might work with these risers and would bring the bar down by 2".

I also want to keep the bike recognisable as a KZ, and I really like the view from the drivers seat while looking at those old gauges. I was even thinking of using a paint scheme from a 75 Z1B. Can anyone say Candy Super Blue? I love the original Z1 Paint job on irishwill's bike. Would it be sacrilige to put a Z1B paint job on a KZ1000A2? I just don't care for the stock 78 colors.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 07:04 #374600

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I'm with Leon about the gauges.
i love the traditional look but hate the way they function. if i ever get the cash, i will attempt to put an Acewell into the stock speedo cup, and an oil temp, or 02 sensor, in the tack cup. then i would have booth form and function. I'll just keep dreaming for now, but i would love to see someone make it happen.B)
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 07:20 #374601

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Inspiriational picture for the paint job. pete1958's bike from the gallery. 1975 Z1B.

EDIT: Pic failed. Lets try this again.

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 09:06 #374610

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me and t_dub talked about the paint also.i love the classic paint schemes/decal sets but updated with modern colors and colors that kawi never offered.being as how it is a custom please don't be restrained to either kz/z1 just use your broad kawi paint brush and pull from whatever kz's/z1's that inspires you.it will be recognizable and only the die hard purists will know which it was from.everyone else will recognize it but not know if it is "right"to the particular model or not.
i offer this picture for inspiration,(please excuse the kicked up tail,hehe)


leon
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That bike is shit hot.
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or perhaps,


leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 09:15 #374615

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you did say black and blue tho right? :P


i'll stop now :huh: .

leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 09:31 #374618

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Looking at the risers it appears that the bolts that hold them to the triple tree are a bit small (like 6mm?) I'd be a little concerned about hitting a pothole and finding myself holding handlebars that were no longer attached to the bike (yikes!). Is it possible to beef up those bolts a bit? Ed
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 09:46 #374621

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531blackbanshee wrote:

or perhaps,



leon


Now this bike has a KILLER paint job! I don't have the skills as a painter to pull that off yet.

650ed, they are 8mm bolts, and yes I could drill and tap for bigger bolts easily. The funny thing is that they are dirtbike risers.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 15:54 #374687

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i have that orange 1 on my desk top. that is my fav bike.:woohoo: B)
Excuse me while i go do something dirty.:blush:
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 09 Jun 2010 18:19 #374724

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testarossa wrote:

531blackbanshee wrote:

or perhaps,



leon


Now this bike has a KILLER paint job! I don't have the skills as a painter to pull that off yet.

650ed, they are 8mm bolts, and yes I could drill and tap for bigger bolts easily. The funny thing is that they are dirtbike risers.


this bike is PERFECT!!!!

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