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77 KZ1000 to 1400 project

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23 Nov 2007 11:22 #182346 by Bad Kaw
Replied by Bad Kaw on topic 77 KZ1000 to 1400 project
Ewwwwwwww, this thing is gonna rock...and you got "the man" Solumnruss in on the build!

"Your Kung Fu is very good!" Keep us posted.

-KR

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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23 Nov 2007 18:32 #182394 by requiem
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seriously, 'the man' solomrus is what made this project happen =D

i think he's going to throw some pix up of the teardown and new block, etc, i'm sure they'll be coming before too long!

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23 Nov 2007 20:32 #182406 by Bad Kaw
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Cool. I'm a big fan of anything the guy touches. Thought about renaming one of the cats after him so I could say that I get to hang with Solumnrus every day...but it's a cat...and I just couldn't do that to him. :lol:

Seriously, looking forward to the pics as I've got Christmas vacation coming up and I need a little (okay...a LOT) of motivation to get into the garage and spin wrenches.

Good luck on the project; you won't need it, you've got Russ. ;)

-KR

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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01 Dec 2007 19:09 #183439 by solomrus
Replied by solomrus on topic 77 KZ1000 to 1400 project
10.25:1 for street manners.

reason behind not going with larger valves is that the kit comes with fairly mild 435 cams. but, it also comes with some very tasty Ti pieces for more rpms. 8^)

i'm working on fininshing up a couple of other customer's projects that have been malingering around the shop for a while. then full blast into this monster build. 8^)

i can't wait to see how it runs.

--r

198o kz1ooo Bravo Four

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02 Dec 2007 17:10 #183570 by mark1122
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solomrus,wont those big piston be begging for larger valves? specialy with low lift cams ,u will get more fuel/ air? sounds like 1 bitchin bike in the making.
I cant see the pics ??

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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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03 Dec 2007 07:21 #183650 by requiem
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fixed the pic problem =P

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11 Dec 2007 14:52 #184604 by saxjonz
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Hey all, I am very interested in seeing how these projects come together. This winter I am going to spend some serious money on my motor as well. My criteria is that I want to get the most size and hp available and yet still have a daily rider that I could ride long distances as well. I don't care if the bike can beat a busa. I know it won't but a busa could never beat the coolness and classic status that the kz has. No matter where I ride everyone who knows the bike gives it mad props. Pisses my harley rider and wanna be harley riding friends off.
Anyone know if a 1428 turbo kit (low compression) would be the trick to get the most hp and have the most reliability of a big block. That has got to be able to put up at least 150hp. Also what size mik smoothies would work best on that application? All I want to do is terrorize the street not looking to race on the track or just have it as a short distance rider when its cold out. I need it to be a daily rider.
Thanks for considering my question.
Saxman

79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200

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11 Dec 2007 15:02 #184606 by saxjonz
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Hey Galaxian,
Where bouts in Chicago are you? I live here too. Would be cool to

79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200

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31 Dec 2007 11:30 #187127 by solomrus
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LOL!

1400 on boost? hmm. if you JUST want 150hp, build a 1075 turbo motor. put good gas in and turn up the boost.

you want fun, reliable streetbike for a driver, go with the 1075 recipe. 29mm smoothies, 10.25:1 1075 pistons, mild port on the head, and cams.

slap an oil cooler on there, a good ignition, back cut 2nd gear, and wheelie off into the sunset.

--r

198o kz1ooo Bravo Four

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01 Jan 2008 03:51 #187197 by stever
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Hi Sol,

"you want fun, reliable streetbike for a driver, go with the 1075 recipe. 29mm smoothies, 10.25:1 1075 pistons, mild port on the head, and cams."

Thats about what I am planning would you go with the wisco pistons or Ape, what cams would you use and what kind of horsepower would you expect?

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01 Jan 2008 07:50 #187205 by steell
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I think your options are Wiseco or MTC, I believe APE sells Wiseco piston kits.

Can't go wrong with APE :)

KD9JUR

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01 Jan 2008 09:12 #187212 by otakar
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Here is another Chicago Boy. Anyone give thought of a small KZR Chicago chapter?

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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