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03 Jun 2013 17:11 #590687 by 650mod
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531blackbanshee wrote: are you going mono shock rear?

leon


Leon,

I sure am- we're looking to get everything slapped in this weekend to make it a roller, maybe even get the offset on the sprocket. What do you think for frame rigidity if I notch it?

Pappy- thanks! The tubes are 53mm, off an '01 Buell Lightning. Can't wait to get it back to riding condition!

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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03 Jun 2013 17:27 #590691 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Forgot to mention- I can order a swinger from a 600 that I can order in quick if you don't think the frame can deal with notching.

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
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03 Jun 2013 23:44 #590752 by 650mod
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I caved and bought the swinger off the 600- it's got the same length/width at the wheel that the 900 does, just narrower on the pivot tube by 3/4 of an inch. This will clear my frame with no issues, and will make it an almost drop-in with spacers on the end of the pivot tube. Buuut, I have to spend a good bit of time polishing this one up- it's got paint and grime all over it. $30, can't complain.

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
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03 Jun 2013 23:57 #590754 by Ederer
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Fork looks great! I've always liked the look of that huge rotor.

I noticed a HUGE difference in cold start with my dyna setup. I know I had a questionable coil that was contributing but man it just fires up now so I hope you get the same result...

Sounds like a good direction with the 600. Less work = riding sooner. ;)

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04 Jun 2013 10:04 #590793 by 650mod
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Ed,

I love how mean the front end looks now- looks so intimidating! Wait til you see the end product once I have everything mounted up ;)

That's what I've been hearing with the Dyna setup- I hope I get the same on my end too! I have my carbs bench-synched right now, so I just have to fire it up and do a running synch/pilot circuit tune.

As for the swingarm- it sure does mean less work, and more riding time :) My shock linkage and dogbones will fit right on from the 900, which is nice. I'll get the new swingarm all polished up soon so it's good to go nice and quick. $30 for the old swingarm wasn't a loss either, the linkage and dogbones are worth more than that alone. I'll just have a spare sitting around for another build :)

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
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04 Jun 2013 15:53 #590837 by 650mod
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Looked into the front master cylinder issue- the KZ master cylinder has a 5/8 inch bore, the Buell runs a 3/8ths bore. As the KZ is larger, I should have plenty of braking power to drive the 6 pot caliper :)

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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09 Jun 2013 11:33 #591420 by 650mod
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Picked up the 600 swingarm yesterday. It needs some cleaning/polishing, but it'll make the whole process MUCH quicker to do the swap. Hopefully some shop time this upcoming week over an evening to get things started. Pictures will follow :)

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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20 Jun 2013 23:44 #593309 by 650mod
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Got a bit of work done on the bike today. Dropped the old swingarm off, ground the pivot tube tabs out a bit to hold the new Ninja 600 swingarm, had everything ready to line up, check clearances...

And then there's an issue with the rear caliper mounting up. I either don't have one of the spacers (but I checked the parts diagrams, I have them all), or the caliper I was told was the right year isn't...

It took away about 2 hours of checking diagrams, flipping spacers, making sure things were in the right spot, and still no luck... It's times like these that really slow things down and make you scratch your head. It's a roller for now, and that's all that matters to me.

The swingarm fits into the chassis now, and is temporarily mounted up. The suspension feels a little "woody" right now (see pics) haha.

Rear end propped up, old rear off


Just a rough idea of what the end product is going to look like


Swingarm is a little greasy from dirty hands, but it's all polished up and ready to rock


Nice side view- the ride height will be lower than this- this is just with the 2x4 in place to keep the ass end up


Pretty mean looking, if you ask me :)



Hopefully I get this issue sorted out soon. More updates will follow with progress.

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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20 Jun 2013 23:56 #593313 by 650mod
Replied by 650mod on topic 650 Mod's 78 Fighter Build
Ignore that last post, something went wrong in the posting. Here it goes again.

Got a bit of work done on the bike today. Dropped the old swingarm off, ground the pivot tube tabs out a bit to hold the new Ninja 600 swingarm, had everything ready to line up, check clearances...

And then there's an issue with the rear caliper mounting up. I either don't have one of the spacers (but I checked the parts diagrams, I have them all), or the caliper I was told was the right year isn't...

It took away about 2 hours of checking diagrams, flipping spacers, making sure things were in the right spot, and still no luck... It's times like these that really slow things down and make you scratch your head. It's a roller for now, and that's all that matters to me.

The swingarm fits into the chassis now, and is temporarily mounted up. The suspension feels a little "woody" right now (see pics) haha.

Rear end propped up, old rear off




Just a rough idea of what the end product is going to look like




Swingarm is a little greasy from dirty hands, but it's all polished up and ready to rock




Nice side view- the ride height will be lower than this- this is just with the 2x4 in place to keep the ass end up




Pretty mean looking, if you ask me :)





Hopefully I get this issue sorted out soon. More updates will follow with progress.

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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20 Jun 2013 23:57 #593314 by 650mod
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Sorry, the same issue is happening. I'll try to load tomorrow.

Devom

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 2013 09:44 #593351 by 531blackbanshee
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leon

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1976 kz 900 x 3
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21 Jun 2013 11:49 #593365 by 650mod
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I can't get any images to load... I keep getting the warning that "an internal error has occurred on the site".

Anyone know how to address this?

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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