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22 Mar 2010 06:44 #355362 by mark1122
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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 Mar 2010 07:24 #355367 by testarossa
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OK mark I have 3 questions. 1)How well do your passenger pegs work? They seem close to the rearsets. 2)Do you have any clearance issue with the shift rod and the kickstand in the up position? 3)Where did you get your clutch springs? Ape? I found a broken one.

I never noticed that you have DIY rearsets. That says something. I don't miss much. Nice work.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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22 Mar 2010 07:48 #355373 by testarossa
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Tony wrote:

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

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


Thanks Tony. I hope you approve since I guess you have a vested interest now.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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22 Mar 2010 08:43 #355385 by mark1122
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OK mark I have 3 questions. 1)How well do your passenger pegs work? They seem close to the rearsets. 2)Do you have any clearance issue with the shift rod and the kickstand in the up position? 3)Where did you get your clutch springs? Ape? I found a broken one.

I never noticed that you have DIY rearsets. That says something. I don't miss much. Nice work.


They are too close together, but they work. i have never been a passenger, and rarely have 1.But it is nice to have them for those occasions, for sure. i suppose its still a lot more comfy back there than your zx10? I still need to figure out how to attach a hand rail. and a quick release back rest, like your luggage rack. 1 problem i have is that i dont weld, and therefore it becomes, more cost prohibitive. so it is always further down on my wish list..

The shift linkage is tight. I had to grind I touch off the kick stand mount. I have since seen that a lot of guys mount them in the opposite direction. I just did what I thought made sense at the time. Unfortunately I didn’t have kz riders help back then. Lol.
I think I got the springs from ape. If u order from z1e, they may be able to get them for u as well. Z1e rocks.B)

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 Mar 2010 09:00 #355387 by testarossa
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I'm getting ready to place a big order with z1e, and that would be ideal if I could do some one stop shopping.

As far as riding on the back of the 10. I wouldn't do it, and my wife won't either. She's had the M on her license for longer than me, and she's welcome to ride it whenever she wants. My son likes riding back there, but hes a little guy.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN

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22 Mar 2010 09:03 #355388 by mark1122
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ive never been on the back of a modern sport bike. it does have the apearance of a scarey ride though. Knees high , head high,then comes the , front wheel high in the air, hi. :woohoo: ,lol

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 Mar 2010 09:09 #355391 by testarossa
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mark1122 wrote:

ive never been on the back of a modern sport bike. it does have the apearance of a scarey ride though. Knees high , head high,then comes the , front wheel high in the air, hi. :woohoo: ,lol


The only time that a man should be on the back of a modern sportbike is after a breakdown.:laugh:

I have sat back there in the garage, on the kickstand. Way too high, and my knees would want out in about 10 minutes.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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22 Mar 2010 09:14 #355393 by porchev914
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Nicely done Mark. There's nothing like something you fabbed yourself. And there is always something you'd want to do different after the fact. Hindsight is 20-20! Damn your bike looks better up close than is does in your avatar!

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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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23 Mar 2010 07:08 #355591 by mark1122
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porchev914 wrote:

Nicely done Mark. There's nothing like something you fabbed yourself. And there is always something you'd want to do different after the fact. Hindsight is 20-20! Damn your bike looks better up close than is does in your avatar!

Thanks for the kind words.
My forte, is actually wood working. Cabinetry , has been a long time hobby. So i can really attest to the statement that "nothing is better than something u fabbed yourself".
You are so right on the hind sight. That is 1 great thing about this sight. it gives us an opportunity to relive our projects, and share our hind site with others. So that others, projects, get easier , and better .
How cool is that.B)

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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23 Mar 2010 09:19 #355614 by porchev914
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I have tried to work wood, and I have a hard time with it, so I can sympathize the difficulty going from a medium you know to one you don't. Thats why your rearsets are so impressive. Oh, and sitting on the back of a modern sportbike reminds me of a crows nest on a sailing ship. Perched up there in the wind :P Its one of the reasons for the KZ, the queen didn't like being perched up there (uncomfortable she says) and loves the flatter layout of the old UJM.

So Josh, how are those rearsets comming? OH! I may come close to meeting your challenge, I found a front end off a 06 GSXR1000 for a song on CL. I'm gonna go look at it Wed. :woohoo:

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23 Mar 2010 09:35 #355619 by testarossa
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Sorry, no progress to report. Had to work on the family car a little, and then I took the day off. I usually do on Mon.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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23 Mar 2010 14:43 #355682 by porchev914
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Tuesday is a new day! Whats in store for your beloved KZ today?

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