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19 Jul 2008 20:59 #227166 by PLUMMEN
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BigBlockT wrote:

I have no pictures of my car yet that is the next project, it is a 1926 ford model-t it will have a big block chevy 454,turbo350,ford 9-inch.all of which are packed in the garage waiting on me.

its a never ending process im here to tell ya!:laugh:

Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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20 Jul 2008 08:14 #227224 by RoyNor
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Nice! :P :P

That grey frame really looks good with orange.

I got the same issue with sprocket/chain/frame. :S
But I am sure we will overcome. :lol:

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20 Jul 2008 09:10 #227238 by mark1122
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Old Man Rock wrote:

I love this bike....

Question...
I basically have the same set up and to gain the 40 degree turn raidus
I had to move my tank, seat and rear tail section back ~ 1".

It doesn't seem you moved yours back at all or very little...
Is this correct?

OMR


I just recently noticed the same thing with mine. i just put on the zx9 front end. i havent put the motor back together yet. When i took the bike out of the bacement i noticed it had a very poor turning radius.I guess i wont be doing any quick u turns.LOL.Cant be any worse than a chopper i guess.

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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20 Jul 2008 09:30 #227245 by Old Man Rock
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"i noticed it had a very poor turning radius"
Me too, and in researching the OEM KZ900 is should be 40 degrees.

In moving it back 1/2" I gained a little but nowhere near 40 degree specification, probably somewhere around 30 degrees off center. I have since re-done this ~ 1" and now good. Downfall is I had to fabricate some new under seat mounts and move the tail section back as well.

Arrrrgggghhhhh! This never ends... :blink:
Thank the KZ GOD's I have a welder!

BTW... In elongating the tail section holes drill & Dremel (DupliColor Metal Cast paint) Not one chip! Held up surprising well...

OMR

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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21 Jul 2008 07:50 #227426 by mark1122
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Old Man Rock wrote:

"i noticed it had a very poor turning radius"
Me too, and in researching the OEM KZ900 is should be 40 degrees.


i saw a bike pic recently where the guy put dents or recesses in the tank to allow the forks to turn further. There are many ways to skin a cat.LOL.


BTW... In elongating the tail section holes drill & Dremel (DupliColor Metal Cast paint) Not one chip! Held up surprising well...

The lack of chipping is very good news for u . i supose that means that i have done something incorectly since mine chips so easily.The learning never stops.I just hate the part where u learn from your mistakes.LOL
OMR


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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22 Jul 2008 22:36 #227795 by Zedone
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Great work Bigblock! Regards Doug

1977 KZ1000A1
1977 KZ1000A1 (Superbike Project)
1969 Chevrolet C/10 Short Fleet

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23 Jul 2008 14:43 #227892 by BigBlockT
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thanks, like old man rock I'm working the bugs out with the chain to frame clearance issue I'll let all know my results soon.

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24 Jul 2008 12:22 #228083 by 531blackbanshee
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nice project you have here,i hope everything comes out as planned.

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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27 Jul 2008 15:46 #228574 by Bad Kaw
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Yeah, what he said! Nice project.
-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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03 Dec 2008 16:46 #250545 by BigBlockT
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Finally done kinda just need some grips and a plate, just got my front fender, rear hugger back from paint to bad the weather i MG]s so bad I'm ready to roll.

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03 Dec 2008 16:48 - 03 Dec 2008 16:49 #250546 by BigBlockT
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03 Dec 2008 17:00 #250548 by Old Man Rock
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Oh I loath you.... :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously BigT that is freakin BEAUTIFUL!!!

AVI clip of starting her up?

I don't know which is finer...

OMR

Your bike or this.... Hmmm, decision.

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az
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