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18 May 2015 05:57 #672592 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
yeah the stops inside the dampers (if they have em)prolly wouldn't like to get slammed a bunch of times.
well it was a thought :lol: .

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
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18 May 2015 08:24 #672608 by 650mod
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Any thoughts are always welcome as more brains in on the operation make for smooth sailing ;)

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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05 Jun 2015 04:53 - 05 Jun 2015 04:58 #675332 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
I got a little tinker time in yesterday to work on the steering stops. I'm going to use an existing hole in the lower triple to mount the bung to that was most likely for a headlight mount. I'll drill the Centre of the bung and tap it, then the bolt will mount through the bottom of the triple. It puts the bung out further, but this way I don't have to drill and wreck the chrome. It's a little bulky, but I feel this is the best option for me in this case dealing with the triples I have.
The bung sits about an inch and a quarter away from the steering stem, so i'll either use a chunk of 3/8th bar and weld two bungs on, or use some 1/4 inch plate and cut triangular stops to weld in where i have the steeming stem clearned up a bit. YeS, it's a lititle bulky, but it's really the only opton i have to make this work. It wouldn't be called a cus to build if it weren't for things like this right? ;). I'm hoping to get this finished today along with my other welding :)

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 Jun 2015 12:05 #675398 by Arnold
Replied by Arnold on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
It´s nice to have all that head scratching behing me :lol:
But you have it all under control, well done !

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05 Jun 2015 15:48 #675423 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Tell me about it! I got more play time in the shop today, and finished up the steering stops :) they're just tacked in place right now, but they're fully functional. No more bars hitting the tank :) like I said, it's a little bulky, but this was the quickest and simplest way to do stuff. One more thing crossed off the list :)

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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07 Jun 2015 11:23 #675611 by Arnold
Replied by Arnold on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Looks good, sometimes you just have to make a decision and go for it.

Keep pushing :)

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07 Jun 2015 11:35 #675613 by davido
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Pinball Wizard !

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CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)

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07 Jun 2015 12:00 #675616 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Thanks guys! I decided that this would be the easiest, and least destructive thing, to do to get the stops finalized. I think it will blend in fairly well once it's all back together.

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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21 Jun 2015 16:13 #677633 by 650mod
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I was in the shop on Friday and one of the welders taught me to weld TIG and gave me some pointers. After some practice and getting used to how to run the gear, I gave it a shot and finished some welding off on the bike. I'll get pictures up soon. The welds on the bike aren't the prettiest, but they'll work. You can only learn by trying right? Hopefully I'll have everything I Ned to the paint shop for powder coating by Thursday this week :) if everything goes smoothly i'll have the bike road worthy by the independence day weekend :)

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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22 Jun 2015 09:05 #677740 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
congrats on acquiring a new skill 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!

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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22 Jun 2015 17:11 #677800 by 650mod
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Thanks Leon! Once I got the amps right, things flowed pretty smoothly. Ut's really not too bad once you get a feel for it :) i'm hoping to have the welding finished tomorrow then get the frame to the shop on Wednesday or Thursday for powder coat :)

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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23 Jun 2015 03:04 #677842 by 650mod
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This is some practice welds from Sunday, the second time I welded with TIG. I think I'm getting the feel for it :)

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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