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'76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build

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14 May 2016 05:46 #726340 by SWest

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14 May 2016 08:08 - 14 May 2016 08:13 #726364 by les holt
Replied by les holt on topic '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationLes, do you know anything about this place for trans back cutting ?

they sound reasonable , & 100% guaranty
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Just seen this, I can't say I've seen this shop but it's not to take away from it. I've always used Schnitz or FBG for tranny work.

Those badges look like a marriage of the W1SS and a KZ badges, pretty slick

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14 May 2016 09:56 #726381 by NakedFun
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swest wrote: Are you planning on selling some?
Steve


Wasn't planning on it. The designer and I have a pact of sorts that we have to agree to make any more than the pair for my bike. Potentially there would be the possibility to make some for sale.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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14 May 2016 09:58 #726382 by NakedFun
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les holt wrote: Those badges look like a marriage of the W1SS and a KZ badges, pretty slick

Les


Well there may have been inspiration from the early Kawi's and the factory badge with a bit of tweaking.....

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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14 May 2016 10:01 #726383 by 79MKII
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NakedFun wrote: I designed them and horse traded making a custom motorcycle harness to adapt an ignition to a ZL900 in exchange for him doing th CAD work for these badges. I was test fitting them to ensure fitment before he sends me the file to have them CNC'd out of brass stock.

Cory


Will they be finished as polished brass then? I'm really curious about these...it's such a unique idea.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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14 May 2016 15:11 #726408 by NakedFun
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79MKII wrote:

NakedFun wrote: I designed them and horse traded making a custom motorcycle harness to adapt an ignition to a ZL900 in exchange for him doing th CAD work for these badges. I was test fitting them to ensure fitment before he sends me the file to have them CNC'd out of brass stock.

Cory


Will they be finished as polished brass then? I'm really curious about these...it's such a unique idea.


Yes. They will have the lettering and part of the flag painted in enamel white and the flag design will be painted red. Then they will be fully clear coated to prevent oxidation. I am having the stick side badges plated in brass then painted and cleared as well.:

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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14 May 2016 17:15 #726421 by 79MKII
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NakedFun wrote:

79MKII wrote:

NakedFun wrote: I designed them and horse traded making a custom motorcycle harness to adapt an ignition to a ZL900 in exchange for him doing th CAD work for these badges. I was test fitting them to ensure fitment before he sends me the file to have them CNC'd out of brass stock.

Cory


Will they be finished as polished brass then? I'm really curious about these...it's such a unique idea.


Yes. They will have the lettering and part of the flag painted in enamel white and the flag design will be painted red. Then they will be fully clear coated to prevent oxidation. I am having the stick side badges plated in brass then painted and cleared as well.:

Cory


Sounds beautiful...be sure to post pictures!
thanks

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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14 May 2016 20:33 #726467 by NakedFun
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So besides swing from the roof pressure washing the house, got the engine torn down and filling in my measurements along the way...

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Then rolled the cases only outside and a little Easy Off and the water heater feeding my pressure washer to clean it before I glass bead it.

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The result.....

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Also some new garage toys showed up......

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That is it for now....

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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14 May 2016 21:31 #726474 by 79MKII
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Those cases look great!

I've been thinking about one of those ovens for a while now...let us know how it works.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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14 May 2016 23:20 #726486 by davido
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So,whats the difference between a benchtop powdercoating oven and an oven oven?

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)

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15 May 2016 03:42 #726495 by NakedFun
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davido wrote: So,whats the difference between a benchtop powdercoating oven and an oven oven?


Not a ton of difference. I was using a standard counter top oven, but the size is one of the big differences. This thing is much bigger than most kitchen type countertop ovens. It also has more rack locations up high for hanging and the settings for it are geared to powder coating specifically.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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19 May 2016 15:50 #727467 by NakedFun
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So still taking measurements and coming up with a crank stand measurement fixture, but in the meantime.....

Fastener heaven arrived from Z1 Enterprises. APE and MotionPro trinkets. Still waiting on cam sprockets.

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Also Larry C sent me some pics prior to final assembly and shipment back. Stage 2 porting, clearancing for the cams, new APE guides, new APE valves, new APE springs, etc.....

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Still waiting on the painter, powdercoater, and upholstry to get done..... That is it for now.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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