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11 Apr 2012 02:13 #515179 by Nelson
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That M unit looks like a very cool thing, but I'm not sure I understand the benefit. Can you explain? :huh: Great looking build!

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.

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11 Apr 2012 02:18 #515182 by MFolks
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1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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11 Apr 2012 07:28 #515202 by jydog
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I cant believe you took the worst part about building a bike (wiring) and made it fun. Hats off to you man.

81 KZ1000 LTD
Griffin GA

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11 Apr 2012 10:50 #515219 by KZJOE900
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Jack, glad to see you are getting more time at it now that the Easter holiday has past. Every thing looks first rate! Sounds like you are right on schedule for LBF. Cool beans man!

Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450

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11 Apr 2012 11:25 #515223 by 531blackbanshee
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pretty freakin cool.

if you don't mind me asking,how much cash do have tied up in your wiring and electronics? :huh:

if you would rather not say,

just tell me to blow it out my a$$ and i will get the hint :whistle: :silly: .

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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11 Apr 2012 11:31 #515225 by mark1122
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Oh Ya! That is very cool.
Thanks for the video. :)

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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11 Apr 2012 11:43 #515227 by Boostable
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Nelson wrote: That M unit looks like a very cool thing, but I'm not sure I understand the benefit. Can you explain? :huh: Great looking build!


Nelson,

As I was gonna wire the entire bike from scratch I thought it fitting to modernize the tech that handles all the electronics of the bike. The key points for me on the M-Unit are..

- Performs all fuse, relay and flasher functions in one small module (Nothing External)
- Very straight forward and less complicated wiring harness.
- Integrated Flasher control. (Auto signal cancel on second command, hazards, etc)
- Integrated (Single Wire) tail light. Will do Flash, Fade, Pulse, etc
- Load Control, Auto powers down lights, etc will starting.
- Fully independent short/overloaded circuit protection
- Integrated Alarm with tilt sensor (just an added bonus)

An most importantly... NO KEY. Really wanted to front of the bike to be clean. And I most admit, there is a bit of a cool factor to it as well.

Jack

~Jack

1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider

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11 Apr 2012 11:45 #515229 by Boostable
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jydog wrote: I cant believe you took the worst part about building a bike (wiring) and made it fun. Hats off to you man.


Fun... come on now, that's still a stretch.. LOL Cut, crimp, and then soldering all the wires still sucks, but at least I can play with it when all done. :)

~Jack

1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider

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11 Apr 2012 11:53 - 11 Apr 2012 12:28 #515231 by Boostable
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Thanks guys. She is moving along, although at a snails pace it seems some days. Once I get the entire thing wired up and done, I will do a full feature run down, and post the final wiring diagram for the entire bike.

Leon... Piss off!! LOL Just kidding man, I will be happy to share any info you want. What electronics you talking about? Just M-Unit and charging stuff, or FI stuff as well?

Jack

~Jack

1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider
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11 Apr 2012 12:57 #515239 by 531blackbanshee
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just the m-unit and associated wiring,connectors and stuff to make the bike run. :cheer:

not counting any of the fi stuff.

just wondering about the cost to do a carbed stripped down z1r.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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11 Apr 2012 14:50 #515260 by Boostable
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Leon,

Here you go buddy.. Consider it a shopping list. I already had the multi conductor wire that I used to hookup the controls, etc. So I didn't have a cost in that, but it's pretty cheap. If you used all your current components (Starter Relay, R&R, Etc) you could redo the Z1R for $350ish. Maybe cheaper if you catch the M-Unit on sale somewhere. Not to bad for a brand new (modern) wiring setup. IMHO

Moto Madness:
Motogadget M-Unit Digital Control Center $299.99
Motogadget M-Lock Digital Ignition Lock $176.99

Radio Shack:
Molex Connectors: Misc Sizes (Approx) $30.00

Ace Hardware:
Misc Wire & Electrical Connectors: (Approx) $15.00

Ricks Electrics:
10-302 (10-302) OEM Style Kawasaki Rectifier-Regulator $105.00
65-101 (65-101) Starter Solenoid Switch $40.00

~Jack

1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider

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12 Apr 2012 02:13 #515361 by Nelson
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thanks. that's super cool. I may get inspired to do this to my bike. I suppose I could buy only the ignition switch and eliminate the key even if I don't do the whole thing. Will the magnet-key-thingamajig work if the battery dies?

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.

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