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26 Feb 2014 18:52 #623446 by jmoney05
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Had to remove the steering lock on the neck,it was in the way of the gsxr ignition,pics soon. I'm not real sure on what to do with the hole that is left there now. Thought of tapping it for a set screw or maybe just a plug of some sort?


Also I am not sure as to what kind of grease to use on the neck bearings?
1978 Kz650D

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26 Feb 2014 18:57 #623447 by jmoney05
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Bought me a kz1000 tail piece too and now looking at various tail lights, hope to find one that will tuck up under that tail real nice. Then I will be making a seat to fit.
1978 Kz650D

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26 Feb 2014 19:57 - 26 Feb 2014 20:03 #623454 by kaw-a-holic
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jmoney05 wrote: Bought me a kz1000 tail piece too and now looking at various tail lights, hope to find one that will tuck up under that tail real nice. Then I will be making a seat to fit.


03-07 CBR600RR
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1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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26 Feb 2014 21:46 #623461 by F1schumie
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For the tail light I'm still in the old school and take the original tail light and tuck it under the 1000 tail..

If done right there isn't anything more beautiful and still original.. To me if you keep the chrome fender and morph the two for an ideal blend of use looks..

I also love how your build is going.. Next to the Kawi green bike the red one is second fastest.. And has the 6th gear tranny..

Lol

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27 Feb 2014 01:41 #623473 by jmoney05
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27 Feb 2014 01:45 #623474 by jmoney05
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Here is the underside of the top triple tree. I have to mill down that center boss. As it is now the stem dosnt come flush with the top like I want it to. More pictures soon.
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27 Feb 2014 18:25 #623576 by jmoney05
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28 Feb 2014 05:51 #623608 by 531blackbanshee
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one thing i have found that is a huge time saver is a port-a-band saw.
i use it to cut the ignition switch mounting lugs off as close as is fast and easy.
then it cuts way down on the time i am milling.
not trying to tell you your business.
i just never realised how handy the port-a-band was until i got one and then i was like DAMN i needed this along time ago :whistle: .

lookin good,
keep us posted,

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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kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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04 Mar 2014 08:28 #624142 by jmoney05
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04 Mar 2014 08:30 #624143 by jmoney05
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Not the wheel I'm using but this for set up
I suppose I will have to make an axle to fit my mag wheel or I could just use the gsxr wheel
1978 Kz650D

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04 Mar 2014 08:34 - 04 Mar 2014 08:39 #624144 by jmoney05
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To be honest i am a little overwhelmed with how much there is still to do, at least she's a roller again.
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04 Mar 2014 08:51 #624146 by Tusch
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Don't feel too overwhelmed, that's what leads to unfinished projects. Keep going at whatever pace you can manage, I know I love where this is going.
1983 GPZ550
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