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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 08:38 #517497

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Hadn't looked at this project in quite a while. Good progress. I like that M unit. Are you using a Micro Squirt for your fuel injection?
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 09:00 #517502

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Thanks guys... I'm dieing to get it fired up as well. Gotta get the exhaust issue worked out before I can do that, but it's not far from being able to fire., or try to... Lol

Rich, I have not made a decision on that yet. I have 3-4 setups in mind, but will more then likely be all digital and small. I will post some pics of the ones I'm looking at. To many choices out there. I'm sure it will be influenced by the lighting I choose as well.
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 09:18 #517506

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OK, speaking of the front of the bike.. I need some opinions. I originally bought this with the intention of putting it on this bike and I like it, but... What do you think? Go naked or put it on??

With out it...



With it...




Opinions?
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 09:20 #517507

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One vote for yes, put it on. Ed
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 09:21 #517508

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LarryC wrote: Hadn't looked at this project in quite a while. Good progress. I like that M unit. Are you using a Micro Squirt for your fuel injection?


Thanks Larry, she is moving along. Yes I am using the Microsquirt for FI. I have it all wired in and fired up. All the sensors, TB's, Pickup's, etc. are all wired in and ready. I still need to wire in the Igniters and the IAC and thats about it.
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 09:38 #517510

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I don't know what you have for adjustments on your forks. If you have ride height adjusters [NOT pre-load adjusters] you may want to set them different than the OEM settings for as delivered / out of the crate settings.

Get your hands on a service manual for the model of the bike your forks are from and check it out. These new forks often have a wide range of adjustments and can be dialed in very nicely :)
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 10:02 #517519

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I'm sure you have already read my opinions about going naked. I'm way too old for that. :woohoo: I like a little bit of a wind barrier. That's why I installed a fairing on mine. And I can already picture, from your prop photos, that the complete bike going to look really nice with that fairing. My vote is yes. Jack, are you going with a ELR theme?
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 11:42 #517543

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I vote yes for the fairing. it looks like a ELR/GPZ. Very sweet. and i think u will like the benefits u get for wind protection as a nice bonus. B)
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 15:55 #517582

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lookin very nice jack.

i vote
"yes"
on the fairing.

leon
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 16:24 #517587

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That thing is gorgeous! I love it and another yes on the fairing.

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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 16:43 #517590

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with gets my vote!
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 16:52 #517592

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My vote is make you're own own. Use the same look but modernized
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 17:25 #517596

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Another vote for yes. I think it flows well with the rest of the bike!
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 20:04 #517618

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LarryC wrote: I don't know what you have for adjustments on your forks. If you have ride height adjusters [NOT pre-load adjusters] you may want to set them different than the OEM settings for as delivered / out of the crate settings.

Get your hands on a service manual for the model of the bike your forks are from and check it out. These new forks often have a wide range of adjustments and can be dialed in very nicely :)


Thanks Larry, good advice. I have the manual and will take a look.
~Jack

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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 20:13 #517622

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You guys are killing me.. lol When I started this project I had intended on doing an ELR tribute, which is why I bought the fairing. Obviously things get changed as you move along and this bike will be have the ELR theme, but certainly has that flare. The more I see it with the fairing the more I like it.. :)
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 20:16 #517623

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jydog wrote: My vote is make you're own own. Use the same look but modernized


Hmmmm you may be on to something there!!! I will have to give that some thought. I rode 220 miles today to fix my daughters car and thought about your comment (I read it at lunch) all the way back and I think I have an idea, but I will have to sleep on it..

I do some my best work while I sleep.. LOL

Thanks,
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 21:58 #517636

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I want mine in aluminum but that's hard to work with.

Here is something else to sleep on. DIY bluetooth for your Microsquirt for $14

www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=975008

Thought about your project when I saw that. I allready bought mine from EFI analytics or would have given it a try.
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 22:43 #517652

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I think a fairing would go good on the bike....but NOT that particular fairing.
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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 22:44 #517653

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Man you can't keep putting these ideas in my head... Im weak I tell ya... weak!!!

BTW. Consider the Bluetooth done!! :laugh:
~Jack

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1982 KZ1000 to Fighter.. 23 Apr 2012 22:55 #517657

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I have always been partial to this.. EDIT (The Fairing, not the brand!!)

~Jack

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