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always happy to help sir.
make sure to remove the paint under the ground connections.
especially the one on the engine.

leon

open left control up I had dry brittle wire exposed to handle bar kept blowing main fuse took a minute to figure out
hope that helps

So I thought I would be riding by now, but the the electrical problems continue
I cleaned the main ground to engine and checked for resistance (none). I also found someone... no idea who.... had plugged a hot turn signal wire into a ground causing the main fuse to pop anytime the signal was turned on.

Well you'd think that would be it, but no. The flashers are working very slowly and inconsistently so I ordered a couple new ones. The custom turn signals also have a blown bulb that noone had locally so I had to order a couple of those. And When I tested it the last time the main fuse popped again despite fixing the turn signal wiring so now I'm not sure what is going on. I'm waiting for the new parts to arrive and then I'll try it all again. I wonder if old flashers could be causing the main fuse to pop...??

Nelson wrote: Here's where I'm at now. The seat is TEMPORARY. It will be smaller and smoother and have vinyl cover of course.
I did the first test ride!! woo hoo! Ran great and feels great. Minor problem tho. The main fuse blew out 2x in one short ride. Glad I had spares with me! Seems to be happening when headlight and turn signals are on at same time. Any ideas what that is? The main fuse in it is 20 amp. Does that sound right? I need to check the wiring diagram.

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I like your bike!
(Are those GPZ rims on your bike?) Please share, bike year, size, etc. I want a set of rims like them.

The stance reminds me of my Enduro KZ900 sidecar bike.

it's 78 KZ1000. Yes the rims are GPZ1100 '81 or '82. I had to make some spacers to fit them up right.

Nelson wrote: it's 78 KZ1000. Yes the rims are GPZ1100 '81 or '82. I had to make some spacers to fit them up right.

Thanks Nelson!
I'm picking up a Kaw 500 triple ice racing bike with Lester mags in a couple of days.
I want to upgrade the bike to disk brakes and those GZP rims would be perfect!

P.S. My KZ900 Enduro also uses a 78 KZ1000 frame.

The wiring problem is becoming a huge pain! I paid the registration and insurance! I'm supposed to be riding it now!! I have started a thread about the electrical issues here:
kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/597408-ma...-can-you-help#664122
please chime in if you have ideas, thanks

Electrical issues are resolved thanks to some help from the guys looking at that thread. I've been on a couple short test rides, made some adjustments, and all is working well now. I also did an oil change after only a few short rides just in case of some contamination during assembly. Like maybe leftover blast media that defied my cleaning efforts.

I'm experimenting with diff types and thicknesses of foam for the seat. I need to ride it with the diff foams to decide. Once I'm happy with that I can make a cover for it and shoot some beauty shots of the bike Sure is great to have it on the road again!

congrats on the fix !

leon

Here's a teaser. I still gotta fix the seat before more pics. I did 180 miles in the NorCal foothills and everything is working great! What a sweet motor!

That's awesome pic and enjoy your ride.