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21 Jun 2013 12:26 #593375 by lightitup
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what browser do u use
its easier to upload to photo bucket and copy the image url and post using the insert image url tool

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21 Jun 2013 12:55 #593381 by 650mod
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I'm using internet explorer. I've never had issues before. I know that Firefox can have issues. As for photobucket, I've never used that.

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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21 Jun 2013 13:21 #593382 by 650mod
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Alright, here we go. An attempt at using Photobucket to post pictures.

Rough idea of what the rear end looks like
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swingarm is a little greasy from dirty hands, but it's all polished up
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Ride height will be lower than this- it's just jacked up with a 2x4 for now to make it a roller until the shock mounts are figured out
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Nice chunk of rubber on the ass end :)
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Mean stance, that front end is so beefy
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Hopefully this works...

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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22 Jun 2013 02:40 #593474 by lightitup
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looks good man

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25 Jun 2013 01:13 #593821 by Ederer
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Keep up the good work, it's starting to come together!
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25 Jun 2013 10:39 #593859 by 650mod
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Thanks, Ed!

I figured out my rear brake issue- turns out the guy I bought the rear brake assembly from had it labeled as the wrong year... I labeled it as a 96-98 fitment for the 900. I looked into differences in axle size and mount part #'s. Turns out the 96-97 model used the same axle (25mm), and the 98-99 used a 20mm. I have the 20mm axle, and the brake mount was from the 96-97 model year... Ordered in the proper caliper mount that'll actually fit my axle, and it'll have the right spacing. It wasted 2 hours of build time trying to figure everything out :( Back on track when the proper mount is in!

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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28 Jul 2013 11:11 #598691 by 650mod
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Alright, tried resizing the photos (thanks to Patton)- let's give it a shot.

These are from a while back when I had the brake mount issue.

Since then, I've made up top hat spacers for the swingarm (but forgot my camera the one night :() I'll get pictures when the shock mount is getting fabbed up- should be sometime this week.


Nice chunk of rubber on the rear now

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The swingarm is polished, but it's a little greasy from putting it in place

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The back end is sitting a little high right now (and it's a little stiff :P) but this is a general idea of what she's going to look like

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Nice view from the rear

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Pretty mean front stance- shocks are pretty beefy

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When I'm in the shop this week, I'll get some more pictures loaded up

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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28 Jul 2013 14:27 #598708 by Haybus
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Looking good Devin. Before you set the shock mount throw a chain on to get an idea if it will be rubbing the top of the swingarm all the time. Not a big deal, just something to pay attention to. I had to make new dogbones to raise up the back. Front end looks tough, love it.

Alan

1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build

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28 Jul 2013 16:03 #598715 by kzz1king
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Haybus wrote: Looking good Devin. Before you set the shock mount throw a chain on to get an idea if it will be rubbing the top of the swingarm all the time. Not a big deal, just something to pay attention to. I had to make new dogbones to raise up the back. Front end looks tough, love it.

Alan


To raise the bike (move arm down) do yoy shorten the dogbones? Thanks
Wayne

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28 Jul 2013 16:15 #598716 by 650mod
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kzz1king wrote:

Haybus wrote: Looking good Devin. Before you set the shock mount throw a chain on to get an idea if it will be rubbing the top of the swingarm all the time. Not a big deal, just something to pay attention to. I had to make new dogbones to raise up the back. Front end looks tough, love it.

Alan


To raise the bike (move arm down) do yoy shorten the dogbones? Thanks
Wayne


Al- thanks for that tip- I'll make sure to take my chain in and get an idea of where it's sitting before we fab anything up. It's always nice to have input from people that have taken the steps to give great feedback :)

And Wayne- I have adjustable dogbones that I got with my swingarm- +/- 2 inches to play with. What I plan on doing is setting the bike up with the dogbones in the neutral setting. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you shorten the dogbones, the rear end will drop (on my setup anyways).

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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28 Jul 2013 17:07 #598730 by Haybus
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On my setup if you shorten the dogbones it raises the rear, pulls the swingarm pivot closer to the linkage. I think it depends on the type of linkage. Sounds like a good plan Devin. You're going to be so excited once it's a roller again.

Alan

1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build

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28 Jul 2013 17:14 #598732 by 650mod
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Al,

We're running the same set up for swinger/shock, so I'll have to keep that in mind. Thanks :)

She's a roller now as the swingarm is mounted up properly, and the ass end is just supported with a chunk of 2x4 so I can wheel it around. Just kicking it around the shop I notice a HUGE difference in the feel- rolls so much smoother, and the turning is like silk.

I'm itching to get the rear end welded up (shock and offset) so I can start putting it back together. I'm aiming for mid September to have everything done and have her on the road. I start working full time again soon where I'm at work for a week, then have a week off. That should allow me to get quite a bit done in the time off :)

Pics will be up with the progress this week. I'm hoping to get the shock mount done so that I have a feel for the rear suspension.

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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