1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end

OK I promised the moderator of the forum I would not use this thread to advertise.

The bike now has a new owner, and it was like giving away your daughter at her wedding. "Myke" really appreciates the work in the bike, I was very happy to see it taken by a respectful owner, and a little sad that it was leaving Myke has even offered visitation rights. I feel very good bout the transfer of ownership. I had to take this photo, thought it would be good closure. I obscured Mykes face a little with the text as I am respectful of others when it comes to internet photo's. I am sure he wouldn't mind.

If you are reading this and building a bike, start a thread!



There are so many very knowledgeable people reading and posting, they are so much help. Mark1122, was a great help, as were so many others.

Most of all thank you KZR for providing us with a way to communicate from very distant places.

The new owner rode it 30 miles today, will ride 400 tomorrow. I will get a full report after the ride.

Let me introduce myself. I am the very lucky new owner of Ted's build!
As Ted mentioned I took the bike on a 300 mile shakedown ride.
(wanted to do 400 miles. However had to stop and talk about the bike more than i would have thought.)
The bike pulls from the bottom all the way to 6K. Power is smooth and linear. I didn't take it past 6K yet.
Clutch slipped a little. Probablly from not being used for so long. This got better with riding later on.
Rear shocks are still really firm. I loosened the preload. We'll see.
Front end felt just fine without really pushing the bike hard.
I used to own a 1979 MK II. This bike has much more grunt and without a doubt feels more nimble.. The front brakes are "RIGHT NOW" with great feel..
I was a little bit reserved as the tires are quite old. However the bike was willing to go whereever I wanted it to without no evil tendencies.
The carbs seem dialled in with no hesitation or stumbling..
All in all this bike reflects the pride and attention to detail that Ted put in the build. I have a short list of mods I am planning as any owner would to make a bike his own.
I feel proud and fortunate to now be the owner of such a wonderful bike..
Ted, what a great bike.

MAR:

Thank you for the report, I am glad to see the bike is in good hands.

I vote that you keep this thread going with your mods, as the bike belongs to you now. Please use this to show us what wonderful ideas you come up with.

I too am very happy !!

Awesome to hear from the new owner! It would be great if you keep us updated on your changes. Love that bike!

MAR..

These guys (those who are following this loosely) have been a tremendous help. You gotta keep the thread going !!

MAR already has a pipe hanger upgrade in mind, which i hope to help him with, already scoping out some material at work for it.

While I don't have the mad fab skills Ted has, this is what i have in mind at this time.
Ted has offered to work on the pipe hanger. Thanks so much Ted.
The bike is geared rather low.I would like to gear it taller. In doing this, i will likely go to a 520 chain.
Seat will become a Corbin Gunslinger seat.. The bike has no passanger pegs nor will it ever take a passanger.
Clip on might be in the future. I am not a fan of such an upright seating position.
Ted left the obtion of a dampner. i will see what is possible.
Rear shocks need to be dialed in.

Mostly I will be putting lots of miles on it.

While i have done nothing short of just enjoy this bike, I am trying to find morrors that might work.
The bars are protaper and hence have the extra thick wall tube . This prohibits me from just putting in bar end mirrors. I suspect I could drill out them somewhat. Still an obtion.
Another obtion is a camera. Does anyone have any recommendations with cameras?

Also, anyone know where i can find a oil drain plug?
THX.

Myke

I got so excited when I saw the photo that Myke put up. I care about the bike, it is clearly n good hands.

Thank you Myke !!

Drainplug:

www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...KZ750&item=ZSM66-024

I alreadty checked with them.
The drainplug they have is for the oil fliter and not the motor.
I am looking for the larger one with the magnet .

seems i heard somewhere that someone used a drain plug for another bike or car and it had a nice magnet on it.
so you may get the thread dia.and thread pitch and do a google search just with that info.


leon

Mykes been riding it like crazy, 600 miles at last count !!