Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

Great job on the spring compressor Josh. I'm glad to see that u got it calibrated as well.
it looks like u have a low milage motor there.

porchev914 wrote:

Lets see, if I get rid of the washer and dryer, I might be able to squeeze one of those bad boys in next to the air compressor....... :laugh:

I hope you have a big washer and drier. The machine itself isn't that big, but it has an attached barfeeder. The whole rig is at least 20 feet long.

Mark, I'm soooooo glad that you told me to check those springs in my clutch. I would have missed it, and stuck my motor back together with a huge problem. I found three springs that are loose, and one of those three is broken in two. So I guess I'll be replacing those little guys. Who sells 'em?

$65 at APE Race Parts, but I'm sure there are other suppliers. I suppose I'll have to ax the Porsche to fit that machine in my garage. Oh, but the cool stuff I could dream about making! I would have to dream since I don't know how to make the damn thing work :ohmy:

I can't teach you how to run that one over the internet. It's a little more complicated.

I finally decided on a course of action on those GSXR rearsets. They gotta go! The left side isn't so bad, but the right side is the size of a skateboard. I really like the simplicity of the Tarozzi rearstets, but they are a little pricy. So I decided to make my own. Now they won't be as lightweight as the aftermarket aluminum sets, but this ain't no supersport here. I got about halfway through the left side today. At the moment it looks a little plain, but it is made to fit standard footpegs.



The monster right side GSXR rearset.



I'll use these pieces along with some 1/8" plate and 1/2" cold rolled steel barstock.




By sorting through the bins at my hardware store, I was able to find two bronze bushings that are a press fit in to two steel sleeves. Just make sure that you wait until everything is welded to press the bushing in. You don't want that bushing to wind up in a puddle on the floor.





Here's what I have so far. I also made the shifter 1/2" longer than stock. Helps me deal with the size 12 riding boots.

Thats funny you posted some progress pics, I was just gonna come by and pester you about what you're working on now. What timing! BTW, nice work on the custom rearset. I know how much time and effort went into that piece of metal

Yeah Adam, suffice it to say that I now know why rearsets are so expensive. I have about 3 hours in that one side, and it's not done. But it will be done and it will be mine.

A little late here but great thread!! Lots of good info. Keep up the good work.

porchev914, what does "hot boxing the cockpit" mean?

LOL, Josh was teasing me about my flying skills and what appeared to be a joint zip tied to my rearset. Hot boxing refers to getting high in a small enclosed space (read: aircraft cockpit) without the benifit of recirculating fresh air. This practice allegedly concentrates the smoke enabling a stronger reaction to the drug.....or something to that effect

Keep it up Josh! Now I'll have to post a pic of my motor mount. Touche Its just not finished...or as complicated.

testarossa wrote:

I finally decided on a course of action on those GSXR rearsets. They gotta go! I really like the simplicity of the Tarozzi rearstets, but they are a little pricy. So I decided to make my own. footpegs.


I can really appreciate the work that goes into them.
I cannot weld, nor do I have any machinery. I am more of a cabinet maker (as a hoby).
Way back in the early 80’s I took a machine shop course, at the local high school.
I made some rear sets. This is the only part on the bike I ever machined myself. They may not be as pretty as some of the new stuff, but it sure feels good to say, I made them myself.
I chose to add pegs from a newer bike of that era(cant even remember what there off now.)
I made the front pegs solid rather than fold up. I thought they may act as a slider in a crash. In retrospect, I wish I had made them fold. They would likely just brake off in a crash anyways, then I would have down time trying to replace them.