1982 KZ1000 to Fighter..

Ok, did a little work on the bike today. Started working on the top mount and got it mocked up. I wont make it permanent till I get the swingarm pivot bushings done this week. But I think this will be the permanent config. I will box it in as well for extra support.

Also mocked up my sets. I took OMR's lead on this one and did something similar. I used T-Nuts for the mount and SS sleeves for the shank. SS Button head screws to finish it up. Just tacked on for now, until im sure..

Couple of pics..


















Test, this look a little better?




This should be pretty close to the final stance.

Man.. I gota clean my garage!!!

Boostable wrote: Man.. I gota clean my garage!!!

Mine is WAY worse, and I cleaned it last week! I make a mess during a project. Bike is looking good btw

Thanks Clutch... I know what you mean. At least once a week I have to take a day and "re-organize".. lol

Boostable wrote: Thanks Clutch... I know what you mean. At least once a week I have to take a day and "re-organize".. lol

I wish I did it that often...I only cleaned it last week because I was done with the re-wire and about to start painting. LOL! I will clean it up after painting and move stuff around so I have room to finally start tearing down my '66 A1.

Those are some sturdy looking rear sets! The build is really coming along nicely. I look forward to seeing your vision become a reality.

Are those 8mm bolts holding your rear-sets on? If so, then you may find that they are not sturdy enough. I wound up with M10 bolts on mine. Of course I'm a big boy, so I can put some parts to the test. Put your feet on the outside of those pegs and bounce up and down a few times. If they flex or break off, then you know you need bigger fasteners.

zx-10r rear sets?

Test.. They are actually 5/16 and was thinking the same thing. I will give them the once over once i get them all welded on and make them permanent, just tacked on for now. If need be I will step up to 3/8's. Just didn't want the collars to be to bulking if they didn't need to be. We shall see...

On the money withe sets.. 06 ZX10R...

Ok guys check is out... This is my next project and would like some feedback on my plans..



Tank obviously needs some attention, so here is what I am thinking.

1. Clean inside of tank
2. Mild acid bath in side and out.
3. MIG weld in some material and grind back flat for extra support in the areas I think need it.
4. Solder in the holes with 40/60
5. Clean inside again
6. Red Kote inside of tank


I welcome any suggestions, and or criticisms to my process.

Thanks in advance,

Jack

Maybe brazing would stick better than soldering, followed by carefull sanding/grinding. It might be time for a new tank.

Mine had a small hole in the bottom.had a friend tig weld it because mig gets to hot and will blow a bigger hole. afterwards did all the body work. then had tank coated with the red stuff.then primed and painted. never had a problem. bike has been done about a year.my rear sets are mounted in the same spot on my bike. position is just about perfect for me. im 6 5".as far as material for mounts I used .5 inch solid round bar drilled and tapped for 5/16 bolt.very strong.oh yea dont forget to set up the shifter side with the kick stand in the up postion

I would use the TIG rather then the MIG/MAG as Camaroguy said, but if you just have a MAG availeble i would "tack" it up, the grind it down...only downside would be that it could create some areas of unwanted wled through on the inside..