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08 Oct 2017 08:55 #772525 by tomsbadkz
Getting my KZ project together. was created by tomsbadkz
Well, Im finally getting it assembled. Frame, swingarm, and all of the small parts were stripped and powder coated satin black. Im doing every bolt and nut new. Im using mostly stainless hardware. As you see, It is stretched out 13" from stock. Myrtle West jackshaft swingarm from a GSXR 1000. It has air in arm for my air shifter. I had brackets welded to the arm to keep the twin shock setup instead of a mono shock. Made caliper stay from aluminum as alot of other things have been lightened to accommodate the added weight of the arm, 10.5" rim and 300 tire. 5 spoke front early GPZ305 rim sent to Pauls Chrome to be chromed and looks almost identical to the Rear Weld Racing rim. Gonna get started on the motor next. Have to get with my motor buddy for some help on that. So, what do ya guys think so far?

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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08 Oct 2017 11:18 #772531 by bluezbike
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Not my style but wonderful attention to detail is very evident....I like the clear lenses on the indicators....Is that the final colour?

79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)

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08 Oct 2017 11:33 #772533 by tomsbadkz
Replied by tomsbadkz on topic Getting my KZ project together.
As of now, thats the color. May change later but paint is actually pretty good.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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08 Oct 2017 11:47 #772534 by 650ed
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Please keep in mind that if you ever do decide to repaint it you should keep it blue. It has been proven time and again that blue bikes are the fastest and most reliable. ;) Ed


1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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08 Oct 2017 12:09 #772536 by tomsbadkz
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I hear ya Ed. This is the one I had and raced in 1998. ran 10.90 blowing the rear tire off of it.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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12 Oct 2017 05:13 #772762 by Street Fighter LTD
Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic Getting my KZ project together.
Love It !!!!!!!
Please make sure your stainless fasteners are of proper hardness and strength for their usage.
I have had some stretch and fail over the years
Dave B) B) B)


Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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12 Oct 2017 09:27 #772781 by tomsbadkz
Replied by tomsbadkz on topic Getting my KZ project together.
Oh, I am. Mostly on smaller stuff like foot peg nuts, turn signal bolts, engine cover and case bolts. Yes, Im using anti seize when threading into aluminum. I really like the look of the socket head polished bolts.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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12 Oct 2017 18:44 #772834 by tomsbadkz
Replied by tomsbadkz on topic Getting my KZ project together.
Didnt have them on my 1385 motor and everything was perfect. I think these KZ frames are stronger than they get credit for. Kosman came out with motor mount kits and gusset kits. The bikes they were looking at were probably 300+ horsepower, pro stocks and fuelie bikes.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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03 Nov 2017 15:34 #774178 by tomsbadkz
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Got my front wheel on the bike today. It's a front wheel from an 84 GPZ305. I found a new EBC stainless rotor in United Kingdom. I sent the wheel to Paul's Chrome in Evans City, Pa. They do incredible work. The rim actually had a rough finish on the spokes. The smoothed that all out and did triple show finish, and removed the Kawasaki lettering and the OEM logos in the castings you can see.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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15 Jan 2018 08:31 #777296 by z1kzonly
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That is looking wild & crazy Tom! Front rim turned out nice! I sent you a PM.
How about some more pictures of the double sprocket, chain setup?
Thanks.

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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21 Jan 2018 18:47 #777544 by tomsbadkz
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pretty much rolling chassis is done. a little wiring yet but bracket for air shifter components is under the seat and handlebars drilled and wires inside of them.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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