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Drooz TrackBike 21 Jul 2015 18:55 #682094

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Yep Corey, we have the whole '85 Gpz engine, carbs... the whole shootin' match! We were changing the needles and jets to suit the K&N pods, when we discovered the valve 'issues'. Yes, we'll be looking to get a little work done on the valve seats, etc.! :P
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
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'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
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Drooz TrackBike 29 Jul 2015 17:37 #683362

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Well, sending the head out for some 'massaging' tomorrow. Hope to have it back in 10 days or so. ;)
'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!!


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Drooz TrackBike 10 Aug 2015 14:13 #685282

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Well, 10 days and no word yet...

September's coming fast!! :unsure:
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'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!


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Drooz TrackBike 15 Aug 2015 18:38 #685895

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2 weeks and still waiting for word on where it's at. :dry:

Maybe this week. :blink: :)
'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!!


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Drooz TrackBike 15 Aug 2015 19:02 #685899

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Too bad on the wait Drew.
Are you going to Mosport next weekend?
I hope to be there Friday or Saturday.
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Drooz TrackBike 15 Aug 2015 19:47 #685906

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rstnick wrote: Too bad on the wait Drew.
Are you going to Mosport next weekend?
I hope to be there Friday or Saturday.


Hey Rob... but of course I'll be there! :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!!


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Drooz TrackBike 24 Oct 2015 16:05 #695793

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Well, the rebuilt head finally found it's way home. :lol:

So, on with the rebuild. I'll get some pics up asap. :)
'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!!


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Drooz TrackBike 05 Dec 2015 17:06 #702065

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Well, we got the head back on but there's some valve adjustment necessary. ;)





I've lost my work space for a while though, so I'm getting a buddy to do the final set up. Kinda sux, but I wanna put this to bed before the winter really sets in. :)
'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!!


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Drooz TrackBike 05 Feb 2016 16:54 #709635

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Finally got some good news on the 550! She's all buttoned up and ready for some finishing touches (paint the header, pod filters, front number plate to fill the headlight opening, new superbike bars, etc) then some fine tuning regarding the carbs once the Spring weather reaches Ontario! :P

A couple of new pics:



1st we have both track bikes together. ;)










And onward we go! B)
'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!!


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Drooz TrackBike 05 Feb 2016 17:03 #709636

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Drooz TrackBike 17 Feb 2016 18:32 #711184

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Very fun to read and watch the whole transformation! Nice job and ride safe :)
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Drooz TrackBike 21 Feb 2016 17:57 #711879

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Great Track bike Man!
Any interest in updated Brake Rotors?
www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage...KZ+650+750+900+1000/
Or Phenolic Caliper Pistons:
www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage...+Kawasaki+KZ+65+900/

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