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11 Nov 2015 02:04 - 11 Nov 2015 02:05 #698178 by GPzMOD750
Replied by GPzMOD750 on topic Phoenix Fighter
DOT 4 is just a better DOT 3. TThey can be used completely interchangeably with each other. Valvoline only sells DOT 4 now and the label says "DOT 3 & 4" . DOT 4 is more heat resistant and less prone to absorbing moisture. Go with DOT 4 and stick with it.


DOT 5 is synthetic and can cause problems with seals and brake lines depending on construction and configuration, A complete overhaul and upgrade would be in order to use DOT 5.
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11 Nov 2015 02:19 #698180 by Old Man Rock
Replied by Old Man Rock on topic Phoenix Fighter
WELL FREAKING DONE..... She sounds beautimuss!


Let me know when you're ready for a ride up the hill (Payson) or wherever for that matter....

OMR

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az
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11 Nov 2015 03:35 #698190 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Phoenix Fighter
hell yes sounds awesome !!!
congrats on a kickass build 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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11 Nov 2015 06:28 #698214 by 79MKII
Replied by 79MKII on topic Phoenix Fighter

GPzMOD750 wrote: DOT 4 is just a better DOT 3. TThey can be used completely interchangeably with each other. Valvoline only sells DOT 4 now and the label says "DOT 3 & 4" . DOT 4 is more heat resistant and less prone to absorbing moisture. Go with DOT 4 and stick with it.



DOT 5 is synthetic and can cause problems with seals and brake lines depending on construction and configuration, A complete overhaul and upgrade would be in order to use DOT 5.


That's exactly what I use! Seems like really good stuff. I got mine at autozone.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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12 Nov 2015 03:11 #698323 by kaw-a-holic
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Old Man Rock wrote: WELL FREAKING DONE..... She sounds beautimuss!



Let me know when you're ready for a ride up the hill (Payson) or wherever for that matter....

OMR


Thanks OMR! I want to do a few short runs around the house to make sure everything works right.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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12 Nov 2015 03:38 - 12 Nov 2015 03:39 #698325 by KZJOE900
Replied by KZJOE900 on topic Phoenix Fighter

kaw-a-holic wrote:

Old Man Rock wrote: WELL FREAKING DONE..... She sounds beautimuss!



Let me know when you're ready for a ride up the hill (Payson) or wherever for that matter....

OMR


Thanks OMR! I want to do a few short runs around the house to make sure everything works right.


When you guys get together, can you see about taking some action video of the bikes cruising together. Maybe have a friend with a chase bike taking video of the two of you. Two unique killer KZzzzz's side-by-side!!! Would make a great video.

Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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12 Nov 2015 07:02 #698341 by Old Man Rock
Replied by Old Man Rock on topic Phoenix Fighter
Better yet... Wife just got me a Go-Pro video with mounting hardware for the KZ... Oh yeah!

Looking forward to seeing this beast up close, beautifully done...LUV it.
And that pipe, I must hear, smell that exhaust... lol!

Only a matter of time now....

OMR

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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12 Nov 2015 07:40 #698346 by SWest

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12 Nov 2015 08:19 #698349 by pete greek1
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Wow, looking very nice, & sounds Great, I think we bought our pipes the same week, 2-3 yrs. ago mine are still in the box waiting to get my project going
As far as the brake fluid goes, 4theKZ1000 got a leak in his rear M/C a year or 2 ago & it destroyed his freshly painted swing arm & some chrome, so he said he switched to DOT 5, which will not harm paint or chrome, that's what I think I'm going to use when I rebuild the M/Cs & calipers on my project to be on the safe side
cant wait for more Pics, & videos of your BAD ASS Project, looks like you're almost done, B) :woohoo:
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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12 Nov 2015 18:11 #698398 by kaw-a-holic
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Minor set back. I put my chain on tonight and uncovered a clearance issue. I pulled a nut off the rearsets stud. Does this stud come out? If not I cut it off and move on. I can't tell because of the powder coat.



Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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12 Nov 2015 18:16 #698399 by StreetfighterKz
Replied by StreetfighterKz on topic Re:Phoenix Fighter
The studs screw out of the frame. I use a pair of vise-locks on them to break them free but I'm sure there are gentler methods.

Later, Doug

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

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12 Nov 2015 18:36 #698400 by SWest
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It will come out but the chain will slap against the bushing when loose.
Steve

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