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1980 KZ1000E ST project 31 May 2016 07:28 #729327

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The tank is isolated by rubber parts. it shouldn't be able to provide a ground source.
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1980 KZ1000E ST project 31 May 2016 08:01 #729333

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Mmm, the tank had the front grommets and rear tab grommet, but no frame rumber underneath. Will check parts list. It runs to dam good to be the pickups. BTW with an 80s 85pmh PC speedo, how fast is 5th at 8000rpm? Feels like light speed with no windshield. Guessing 130s. R
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1980 KZ1000E ST project 31 May 2016 09:25 #729343

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There should be two rubber cushions on the frame.
z1parts.net/h1-500-kh500-z1-900-kz900-kz...tank-cushion-rubber/
With my higher gearing I'm at 80 at 5000 RPM. With this F'ed up Tach I can't tell what I'm doing at 100 or so. When they send me a new one I'll tell you. I'd guess you're at 120 or so. You might be able to get a 160 speedo from them and adapt it to your bike.
z1parts.net/z1-900-kz900-kz1000-speedometer-mph/
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rrsmsw9999 wrote: Mmm, the tank had the front grommets and rear tab grommet, but no frame rumber underneath. Will check parts list. It runs to dam good to be the pickups. BTW with an 80s 85pmh PC speedo, how fast is 5th at 8000rpm? Feels like light speed with no windshield. Guessing 130s. R


Stupid ass Jimmy Carter.... the 85 mph speedo is pretty much useless when your out playing around. If understand the drive ratio correctly your 1000st should be 120-130 mph near redline. That's about all these liter bikes will go without some performance mods. Really if that thing will pull to redline in top gear you've got a good strong running bike.

If that shaft drive is anything like my 1300 you'll love it. Smooth power and geared short enough to have some fun. I hate the long legs of the older Goldwings, saved on fuel but they were kind of boring to drive. Lazy on the throttle. The KZ shaft is much more "performance" oriented.
If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

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1980 KZ1000E ST project 31 May 2016 17:34 #729398

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I did not read the emodel on their list. No part I. My book.
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I pulls red line in each gear. With no shield.it got a bit squirrelly I. 5th near 8I. R
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1980 KZ1000E ST project - Windshield 05 Jun 2016 14:09 #730202

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Well I put on a Slipstreamer Hellfire SS 24 shield. At 5'9" this shield is the perfect height and works well. It is very windy here today 20moh sustained 35 gusts. It really affets the handling at speed in these high winds. Will see how it is when thing calm down. Wind protection is good.

Also solved my coil issues. The ground was the coil actually touch the tank. I used some 3/4" steel spacers. Check.

Lastly, the valve cover gasket ripped when removing. Need a new one. These billet cam plugs suck. Going back to rubber. One helicoil performed, another needed. Opposite side on the cover on a blind hole. Still have a small oil leak there.

Anyway a few pics and there is a short vid too.

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1980 KZ1000E ST project 05 Jun 2016 17:01 #730221

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Looks great R! :)

I'm digging the creature comforts you've got happening on that saweet KZ.
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Pretty sure I put the darn tach seal in backward. It's leaking. I'll check and see if it is salvageable but I doubt it. More ordering :) R
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1980 KZ1000E ST project - tach oil seal 06 Jun 2016 07:03 #730267

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Okay, so what is the proper orientation for the tach oil seal? The FSM manual has no image. The old one was unrecognizable, and the replacement I am guessing I put in backward. Should it be spring seal facing the cable or the head? I put it in facing the head and it leaked like a stuck pig, so I am guessing now the spring seal should face the cable. Also the gear guide was very difficult to remove and destroyed pulling it out. A vice grip and slide hammer was needed to free it the first few MM. The pinion gear is good. New one on the way. Any tips appreciated. R
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1980 KZ1000E ST project - tach oil seal 06 Jun 2016 07:13 #730268

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The spring faces the head.
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1980 KZ1000E ST project - tach oil seal 06 Jun 2016 07:16 #730269

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The spring side goes in, the smooth rubber side faces out.

When mine was leaking I replaced the seal, gasket, o-ring, and guide. That was 9 years ago and it has not leaked since. Ed
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