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11 Jun 2014 19:07 #636240 by kaw-a-holic
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More goodies, could not resist buying the green chain.

I also go so handle bar risers.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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11 Jun 2014 19:41 #636243 by Forrest
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Great looking goodies Jon! Hope to see the complete refreshed package at the Relay Rally! B)

KZ RIDER RELAY FLAG CARRIER #55
1977 KZ650B Ready & Fit to Roll Anywhere!
1974 F7 175 -first bike and still own, full resto soon!
2002 ZRX1200R -Red the faster color
2011 Concours 14 -Now a Snarling Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!

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11 Jun 2014 19:43 #636245 by Motor Head
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Jon, that is looking Fantastic!!!
I sure hope you get that bike back together before the Rally, as you need to take part in the relay/ rally after the Deer incident. Hopefully you can bring the Flag to the Rally!! That would be Awesome!!
Hopefully you have been able to deal with the summer heat down in AZ, and it will get Hotter!!! :whistle:

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

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11 Jun 2014 20:33 #636254 by kaw-a-holic
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LOL, the heat here is no joke. I work in it every day as I am a Directv installation technician. It's a tall order to get the bike done. I may get it back together and ride worthy but it may not be done. It will pick up speed once the frame is braced. My shelves are loaded with parts just begging to be installed.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

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12 Jun 2014 12:59 #636342 by guitargeek
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79MKII wrote: I've never tried the 'laying on its side' thing but I might the next time...seems to work well for most.

That's the ONLY way I'll do it from now on!


1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"

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12 Jun 2014 16:53 #636368 by kaw-a-holic
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Shocks arrived today. They are RFY shocks but I found some that were 13.5" and have 8.5 mm springs. Had them sent straight to Chris Livengood to have them rebuilt. He put proper oil in them and a could of other goodies. He then filled the with the proper amount of Nitrogen. Can't wait to see how they handle. I like the original ones I had but they were stock and had smaller diameter springs.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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12 Jun 2014 20:22 #636404 by kaw-a-holic
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I'm toying with the idea of putting a quarter fairing on my bike like the one in the pic. I think it is a modified Z1R fairing from Airtech part # Z1R4





Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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13 Jun 2014 05:39 #636441 by 531blackbanshee
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationi believe that you will find they used this fairing

my dad is currently painting one for his kz650 :laugh: .
they are alot like the gpz fairings.

but,
that airtech fairing you linked to is a really cool fairing and would look right at home on your bike(or any kz).
can't go wrong either way.

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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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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13 Jun 2014 07:49 #636461 by kaw-a-holic
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration

531blackbanshee wrote: i believe that you will find they used this fairing

my dad is currently painting one for his kz650 :laugh: .
they are alot like the gpz fairings.

but,
that airtech fairing you linked to is a really cool fairing and would look right at home on your bike(or any kz).
can't go wrong either way.

leon


Thanks Leon! That is the one and it is cheaper. They also have a nice chin scoop I like. Thanks again for the link.
Hey Leon are you a CNC machinest? I need to make a caliper stay for my rear caliper. My year of caliper does not match my swing arm. All it needs is a block of aluminum with a grove cut in the center for the caliper to slide into. the block will be welded to the inside of the swing arm.

If anyone else has a solution to this please let me know.




Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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13 Jun 2014 09:01 #636481 by 531blackbanshee
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i can manually machine the part you need.
i am currently doing this same modification for a fz1 swingarm on a kz1000.

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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13 Jun 2014 23:42 #636569 by kaw-a-holic
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531blackbanshee wrote: i can manually machine the part you need.
i am currently doing this same modification for a fz1 swingarm on a kz1000.

leon


I will send you some measurements soon. Thank you.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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14 Jun 2014 08:52 #636601 by Primer
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That cylinder head turned out fantastic...whom did you use to get it that clean?

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