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My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....

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04 Aug 2008 16:13 #230173 by brich
The Gringo wrote:

brich, It isn't often that I can say this, but there is nothing on that bike that I don't like. The workmanship and the design of your bike is smokin. I love the slammed look and although I normally don't like the Z-1's with the rear fender eliminated, on this bike and with the Corbin seat it looks good. I have to admire your patience as well, 4 years is a long time to stick to a project. My hat's off to you, very nice job and it would be a good choice for BOTM.


Thanks brother. Yeah I never thought I would finish this thing. I think I spent most of my time on this thing trying to get it to sit right and look straight. As far as my patience, I thought hundreds of times of parting this out on eBay (worth more in pieces) and buying something new, but I knew if I did I would feel like a jerk for not seeing it through.

1975 Z1 900, 1075 wiesco kit, web cams, smooth bores, dyna ignition, denco pipe, lester mags, wicked bad rotors, custom gauge face plates .. not much stock left.

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04 Aug 2008 17:51 #230198 by HerrDeacon
Replied by HerrDeacon on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
Absolutely stunning bike. You do some very nice work. Really clean. Great job, have fun riding it.

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04 Aug 2008 20:27 #230229 by KZ250LTD
Replied by KZ250LTD on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
Very nice, hope mine looks as good when I finish. Yours is the same direction I'm heading, new components but still a classic lady. Beautiful

79 KZ1000ST
Past:
Many.

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08 Aug 2008 10:55 #230853 by galaxian
Replied by galaxian on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
Your bike looks really nice and clean but...i think you need the 18 rear. The 16 just does not look right to me.

1977 KZ1000A1, 1979 KZ650 C3

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08 Aug 2008 12:53 #230876 by 79MKII
galaxian wrote:

Your bike looks really nice and clean but...i think you need the 18 rear. The 16 just does not look right to me.


Normally I'd agree about the 16", but this one looks OK to me. It must be the low profile tire. I had to go back and look at the picture again - I didn't notice that the first time around. I agree though, I don't care for the 16" rear wheels in general, especially the ones with the super high profile tires.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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08 Aug 2008 13:24 #230880 by galaxian
Replied by galaxian on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
I only say this becuase the bike looks so clean and lean and sleek that the 16 weighs it down visually for me.

1977 KZ1000A1, 1979 KZ650 C3

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08 Aug 2008 16:04 #230912 by brich
galaxian wrote:

I only say this becuase the bike looks so clean and lean and sleek that the 16 weighs it down visually for me.


aww man .. u had to point out my one sore spot on the bike!! :laugh:

I have been looking for an 18 drum but one hasn't surfaced in my eBay search yet. Not one that was being sold seperately that is. I'm ok with the 16 for the time being, but if I could have 2 wishes .. one would be for a 18, and the other for like a 1" longer swingarm.

1975 Z1 900, 1075 wiesco kit, web cams, smooth bores, dyna ignition, denco pipe, lester mags, wicked bad rotors, custom gauge face plates .. not much stock left.

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09 Aug 2008 15:05 #231045 by Old Man Rock
Replied by Old Man Rock on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
Hell, I was too busy drooling over the rest of the bike, didn't even notice it had tires... :laugh:

Screw that, the bike is sweet as is...

Just inform any on lookers that you have a short inseam/legs, fits perfect, custom fit for you.

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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09 Aug 2008 20:22 #231079 by brich
lol .. that is both funny and true!!

My buddy just came over and polished out all the paint for me. Now it looks as good in person as it does in the pics.

1975 Z1 900, 1075 wiesco kit, web cams, smooth bores, dyna ignition, denco pipe, lester mags, wicked bad rotors, custom gauge face plates .. not much stock left.

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11 Aug 2008 05:59 #231328 by galaxian
Replied by galaxian on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
It looks like you are running a gs swingarm so its about an inch longer than stock give or take 1/2 inch. SOrry to point out the sore spot!!:) The bike looks great though.

1977 KZ1000A1, 1979 KZ650 C3

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11 Aug 2008 21:04 #231472 by saxjonz
Replied by saxjonz on topic My BadAzz Z1 .... 4 years in the making ....
Suhweet! I like the pipe. What is it? I personally think that without pinstriping or other added stuff to the paint the black makes the bike disappear but the the kaw badges and sidecover badges are totally making that black happen in a way that makes it pop. All of the accent is in the badges. I had my small tank shaved and painted a kickazz black so shiny you can see the water coming out of a hose in the distance. Like a black mirror and I think that without badges it kinda makes the bike disappear. Besides how are all of those lackeys who know nothing about bikes gonna know what you are riding. They might mistake it for a harley. Can't have that happening now can we?

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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12 Aug 2008 18:29 #231672 by brich
Thanks bro. The pipe is a H.B.E. Stands for Hot Bike Engineering and is prety old, but new now. From what I was told, HBE is the guy who made Denco after he left Denco. Not sure if it's true, but it is what i been told.

I actually have the Kaw badge on the tank now. I agree, it does pop off. It's like jewelry for your tank! Not sure i like the badge font though.

I just got some self adhesive .012 inch think inkjet printable aluminum. I may make my own badges. Only problem is I was trying to make a serial # sticker with it and it is getting jammed in my printer. The company said it would run through it, but it doesn't. I got to find someone with a printer that can run through a think (think cardboad on the back of a pad witdth .3mm) paper.

1975 Z1 900, 1075 wiesco kit, web cams, smooth bores, dyna ignition, denco pipe, lester mags, wicked bad rotors, custom gauge face plates .. not much stock left.

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