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Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build 13 Sep 2010 21:27 #398465

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I don't know if you'd call it a street fighter since I won't be putting 17" wheels and a modern front end on it. However, it's pretty similar in other ways. My idea is to create my vision of the ultimate KZ1000. This means emphasizing the stuff I like and eliminating what I don't. The bike has been through many different states of restoring/fabbing and riding over several years. Now I'm finally done with the fab work and I'm taking it all apart to rebuild/repaint everything.

Highlights that I've done so far:
SV650 front brakes
Busa rear brake
ZRX shocks
GSXR steering damper
Shortened tail section and made bodywork from scratch
Made various carbon fiber bits
Upgraded to bigger CV carbs from police bike (very nice boost)

I'll post some pics shortly.
Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.

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Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build 13 Sep 2010 21:44 #398475

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Yes these are all the same bike. Various states over the years. The last 2 pics are where I'm at now.
Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build 13 Sep 2010 21:44 #398476

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Sweet man, you're farther along than I am. I have come to realize the fewer things you screw with, the faster you get back on the road!
FRANKEN Z!
1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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after the first "quickie" restore job
Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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tail work
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today!
Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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last thing i did today
Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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