1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

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23 Nov 2014 09:10 - 23 Nov 2014 09:12 #654453 by tk11b40

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I think that was the last "long night" of building. The construction is done. Everything works. The shocks will be back from the suspension shop in two weeks, and I can get the plate. Its going to a show in the spring where I can relax and talk instead of staying up all night trying to figure out how to build this part or that part.

Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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23 Nov 2014 09:38 #654455 by 79MKII

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It looks amazing! Everything came out great!! :woohoo:

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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
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Oh, the usual... I bowl, I drive around...

23 Nov 2014 22:26 #654487 by DoctoRot

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Bike looks fantastic. Congrats on sticking with it for almost 6 years. bet you're pretty happy right now.

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24 Nov 2014 04:45 #654490 by NakedFun

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Looks fantastic! Time to enjoy it! First time I noticed the gold stripe which is cool.

Cory

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1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
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24 Nov 2014 05:52 #654494 by 531blackbanshee

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congratulations sir! :evil:

finally made it to the dang ol' finish line man!

leon

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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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27 Nov 2014 08:56 #654776 by 341

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'BFT

'Bout Fuckin' time

You've kept me a member to this site for how long? It was worth it. Bike looks tits, and who doesn't like tits? Great job.

Troy341

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02 Jan 2015 10:41 - 02 Jan 2015 10:47 #657588 by pucks71

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Looking great! How does it ride?
Did you ever figure out a mount system for the steering damper?
And did you paint your engine silver or just clear coat?..

2 wheels are heaven!

Thanks for the great read!

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03 Jan 2015 17:48 #657706 by tk11b40

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The steering damper has a mount built into the steering stop, and I have not installed a damper yet.

'BFT

'Bout Fuckin' time

You've kept me a member to this site for how long? It was worth it. Bike looks tits, and who doesn't like tits? Great job.

Troy341

Troy was a great help in the beginning, Troy is not afraid of any project, and helped a great deal with the GSXR language. It is "tits" Troy, thanks for your help.

Thank all of you who have posted encouragement. there have been a few nights I wanted to hook a tow strap to it, and drag it down the street.

Can't wait for spring.

Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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04 Jan 2015 01:45 #657728 by z900750sei

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Beautiful bike. Congratulations. I wish you good riding.

Kawa Z1, Kawa Z1A, Kawa H1D 500, Rickman CR 900, Benelli 750 sei 1976, Kawa KZ 1300 1979, Kawa Z1000H fuel injection, Kawa Z1000J replica of ELR, Moto Martin KJ 1000, Kawa KE 175, Bimota Mantra 2001, Benelli tornado tre 900 2004, Kawa ZZR 1400 2008 and project Kawasta.

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06 Jan 2015 20:11 #657945 by tk11b40

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Thank you z900750sei.

Another question asked was about the engine finish. It is ALL polished. This task is not for the weak, it took two winters pinging away first with a file to remove casting marks, then sandpaper down to 1000 grit, followed by polishing with a dremel in some smaller places, and a buffer in the larger areas.

Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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14 Jan 2015 23:37 #658738 by tk11b40

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This is the view from the opposite side. normally it is so close to the work bench that I cannot get a photo. The Ohlins shocks are out getting rebuilt, so never mind the aluminum strut. It is just supporting the bike while I wait for the shocks.

Suzuki GSXR 750 slabside
Ducati S4R
Husqvarna FE 350s

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15 Jan 2015 06:49 #658754 by Street Fighter LTD

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It Is Beautiful !!!!!!!!!

Now get out and ride it like you stole it :evil:

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