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31 Mar 2014 20:07 #627354 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Thanks, Kaw! As for the rally- where is it happening?

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
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31 Mar 2014 20:12 #627355 by kaw-a-holic
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Here you go man.
www.kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/59...-rally-2014?start=60

ATTENTION: You are all cordially invited to A KZ RIDER RALLY!

This rally will serve two main purposes:

1) Celebrate the the KZ Rider North American Flag Relay.

2) Simply bring together fellow moto enthusiasts with a focus on Vintage KZ Kawasakis.

This Rally will be a great way for anyone who has carried The Relay Flag or wished they had participated to gather and celebrate the Relay. This Rally is NOT just for KZ Riders who carried the Flag. This is an open invitation for all KZ Riders, their family & friends to come together and simply celebrate our common interest.

Here are a few details:

When?................... August 5th - 10th 2014...Come for one or all 5 days, YOU Choose!
Where?.................. Ute Bluff Lodge, South Fork, Colorado
Why?.................... Close proximity to The 4 Corners* and some of the best Roads to ride motorcycles in the world.
Website ............... www.uteblufflodge.com/Default.aspx

* There has been some discussion as to where the KZ Rider Relay Flag would end upon completion. The general consensus is The Relay Flag will travel down the West Coast later this year or in 2014 ending at The 4 Corners of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, & Colorado. This will make for a grand finale for a great Relay! B)

The Rally Point is not conveniently located near anyone in particular. It is more about bringing a group of KZ Riders close to the symbolic if not actual completion of The Relay Ride.

I have spoken to the owners of the Ute Bluff Lodge. The following are some advantages of staying at their lodge, cabin, and RV grounds:

- They are motorcycle friendly.
- They are offering us a group discount regardless of a lodge room, cabin or RV site. Be sure to mention that you are part of the KZ Rider Relay Rally to receive your 10% discount!

- AND best of all they are on the doorstep of some of the greatest motorcycling roads anywhere.

This Owners Group & Forum in North America has been reinvigorated by this Relay. AND, now we can celebrate by coming together.

Please feel free to post up your interest in attending. Also, click on the Ute Bluff Lodge website link. There you can find the contact information to reserve your space. Craig & Annette will be happy to hold a room, cabin, or space for you! Here is their contact information:

Craig & Annette Williams
Ute Bluff Lodge, Cabins, & RV Park
27680 US Highway 160
South Fork, CO 81154
website: www.uteblufflodge.com
email: stay@uteblufflodge.com
1-800-473-0595


I will either post all attendees here or create a separate thread if need be.

So, COME ONE! COME ALL!

ATTENDEES:

Forrest
Topper?
Upncummr
Tom W.
Goodfastncheap- "There!"
SaxJonz
Baldy
Kaw-a-holic

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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01 Apr 2014 06:57 #627391 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Thanks for the info!

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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05 Apr 2014 16:45 #627982 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Before I go pulling the trigger on a set of passenger pegs for the bike- does anyone have feedback about which passenger foot rests work best? Angle and length wise?

Thanks!

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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13 Apr 2014 16:04 - 13 Apr 2014 16:07 #628896 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Alright guys. I was in the shop today to get some pictures of the bike with the body work back on as I'm getting antsy to get her back on the road. She's looking pretty mean!


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78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully
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13 Apr 2014 17:00 #628902 by kaw-a-holic
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Looking good. can't wait to see the rest of the build

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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14 Apr 2014 09:48 #628989 by 531blackbanshee
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very nice sir! :evil:

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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14 Apr 2014 15:28 #629020 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Fingers crossed that we're able to get the rest done nice and quick!

Leon- Any idea where I could get metric coupler nuts to mount up my rear sets with? I've tried a few shops in town, but no one has metric coupler nuts... I'm thinking I need to figure out the bolt size/thread, and order online.

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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14 Apr 2014 15:42 #629021 by StreetfighterKz
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Are you wanting to weld the coupler to the frame or use them to join shifter and brake linkages?

If you want them to mount the brackets to the frame, go to Bungking.com. They sell machined threaded bungs. They're kinda overpriced but not that bad if you don't have access to a lathe.

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax

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14 Apr 2014 16:53 #629028 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Hey Doug- The ones I'm looking for are going to be used to weld to the frame to hold my new foot rests up.

I'm going to swing by another shop in town tomorrow and see if I can pick anything up. The threads might actually be standard (fingers crossed).

If I can't get any in town, I'll for sure give the Bungking,com site a shot. Thanks for the tip!

Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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14 Apr 2014 18:38 #629039 by StreetfighterKz
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Devin,

I was just thinking. I have some metric bungs left over from my project. Let me know the thread size you're looking for and I'll see what I have. If you need what I have, you can have them for shipping.

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
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15 Apr 2014 05:31 #629084 by 650mod
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Doug,

I really appreciate that! I'll let you know what I'm able to find today. I'll get the threads checked at this last shop to double check and hopefully they have something in stock for me. How many bungs do you have left?

Thanks Doug.

Devin

78 kz 650 custom
Wiseco 720cc big bore
Dynajet stage 3 carb kit with pods
2002 Kawasaki Z750 exhaust
2001 Buell lightning front end
1999 Ninja 600 swingarm with 1999 Ninja 900 rear rim
converted to monoshock rear
Too many goodies to list fully

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