Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto

Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 09 Jan 2014 05:09 #617866

650ed Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2829	I have seen them. If it was mine I would replace the sprockets and chain with normal #530 items. That double setup wastes power during acceleration because it adds considerable rotational mass that the engine must spin up, plus it adds unnecessary weight to the bike. It does look pretty impressive though. Ed 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 09 Jan 2014 05:41 #617868

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650ed wrote: I have seen them. If it was mine I would replace the sprockets and chain with normal #530 items. That double setup wastes power during acceleration because it adds considerable rotational mass that the engine must spin up, plus it adds unnecessary weight to the bike. It does look pretty impressive though. Ed

Oh yeah, it's going in the bin!

1998 Concours
1978 Z1-R
1975 H2C
1974 H1E
1973 S2A

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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 09 Jan 2014 06:17 #617870

531blackbanshee Offline Vendor Posts: 7447 Thank you received: 797	what a beast of a chain ! leon skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3, 1976 kz 900 x 3 i make what i can,and save the rest! billybiltit.blogspot.com/ www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 09 Jan 2014 12:20 #617944

Drooz Offline User Posts: 357 Thank you received: 16	Oops. Error! '77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street '81 GPz550 "TrackBike" '05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!! '02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!! '74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!! "Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished. Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll! Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 09 Jan 2014 12:23 #617945

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dohc wrote:
neighbourdave wrote: This is where I am now. The engine is actually out now and the frame is completely stripped...

Hey, I have a frame and pile of pieces that looks just like that!

Your Z1-R looked pretty clean before you started. What inspired you to tear it all down?

And what exhaust is that? Looks sweet. Oh, and nice garage!

You otta SEE that garage!! Whoo wee baby!! Big and CLEAN!! :cheer:

'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!

"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.

Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!

Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA

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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 20 Jan 2014 11:49 #619293

neighbourdave Topic Author Offline User Posts: 67 Thank you received: 1	It might be a while before I get back to the Z1-R, I just bought a 1975 H2C. 1998 Concours 1978 Z1-R 1975 H2C 1974 H1E 1973 S2A
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 20 Jan 2014 11:54 #619295

Puffin Offline User Posts: 184 Thank you received: 32	Nice find, looks pretty complete, what make are those pipes KZ1000 J Long Term Owner KZ1100 KZ1100 Spectre project
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 20 Jan 2014 12:27 #619300

neighbourdave Topic Author Offline User Posts: 67 Thank you received: 1	Puffin wrote: Nice find, looks pretty complete, what make are those pipes Wirges, and it is really complete! 1998 Concours 1978 Z1-R 1975 H2C 1974 H1E 1973 S2A
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 13 Nov 2014 09:54 #653582

neighbourdave Topic Author Offline User Posts: 67 Thank you received: 1	OK, here we go. I just dropped the frame and all the bits off for powder coating yesterday! 1998 Concours 1978 Z1-R 1975 H2C 1974 H1E 1973 S2A
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 13 Nov 2014 10:20 #653586

neighbourdave Topic Author Offline User Posts: 67 Thank you received: 1	Oh, and here is a picture of the H2C. Not restored, I just made it road worthy. 1998 Concours 1978 Z1-R 1975 H2C 1974 H1E 1973 S2A
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 01 Dec 2014 09:33 #655058

neighbourdave Topic Author Offline User Posts: 67 Thank you received: 1	And, the frame and little bits are back. Now, where to start? 1998 Concours 1978 Z1-R 1975 H2C 1974 H1E 1973 S2A
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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto 02 Dec 2014 18:47 #655211

DOHC Offline Sustaining Member Those Doe-Hawks really go! Posts: 1238 Thank you received: 506	neighbourdave wrote: And, the frame and little bits are back. Do you have a plan for replacing the VIN/Date sticker on the steering head? Any source for reproductions? '78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces My dad's '74 Z1 '00 ZRX1100
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