1974 Z1a 900 rebuild

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06 Feb 2008 21:40 #193202 by oldkaws4ever
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ok, i have been going back and forth on what i wanna do with my 74 900. I finnaly figured it out.

* Black powdercoated frame
* Extended swing arm? (3 to 5 inches)
* Gloss black body work
* Rear end lowered 2 1/2 inches with lowering blocks
* Front end lowered about an inch
* Clubman style bars
* Chrome gauge covers
* Dyna S electronic ignition and green dyna coils (3.0 ohm)
* Chrome 4 into 1 Vance and Hines header (baffle removed)
* Pod air filters
* Engine cleaned, detailed, jugs and bottom end gloss black, and engine and valve covers polished or chromed.
* Corbin gunfighter solo seat
* New spokes front and back
* Belly pan
* Race style 1/4 fairing

I hope i can get a chance to get started on my project soon. I cant wait to hear your guy's input.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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07 Feb 2008 02:54 #193211 by Mcdroid
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oldkaws4ever wrote:

I hope i can get a chance to get started on my project soon. I cant wait to hear your guy's input.


We are watching too...:)

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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07 Feb 2008 05:47 #193230 by btchalice
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what no before pics??????

Terry Meyer / Wichita KS
76 kz900 w/1000 motor TWZTD
I am not driving too fast, I'm flying too low.

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07 Feb 2008 06:34 #193242 by Bluemeanie
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Are you looking to be something like this? Miss February in the KZR calender.


1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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07 Feb 2008 08:21 #193249 by PLUMMEN
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oldkaws4ever wrote:

ok, i have been going back and forth on what i wanna do with my 74 900. I finnaly figured it out.

* Black powdercoated frame
* Extended swing arm? (3 to 5 inches)
* Gloss black body work
* Rear end lowered 2 1/2 inches with lowering blocks
* Front end lowered about an inch
* Clubman style bars
* Chrome gauge covers
* Dyna S electronic ignition and green dyna coils (3.0 ohm)
* Chrome 4 into 1 Vance and Hines header (baffle removed)
* Pod air filters
* Engine cleaned, detailed, jugs and bottom end gloss black, and engine and valve covers polished or chromed.
* Corbin gunfighter solo seat
* New spokes front and back
* Belly pan
* Race style 1/4 fairing

I hope i can get a chance to get started on my project soon. I cant wait to hear your guy's input.

by te time you extend your swingarm you might not need those lowering blocks;)

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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07 Feb 2008 09:22 #193255 by oldkaws4ever
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PLUMMEN wrote:

oldkaws4ever wrote:

ok, i have been going back and forth on what i wanna do with my 74 900. I finnaly figured it out.

* Black powdercoated frame
* Extended swing arm? (3 to 5 inches)
* Gloss black body work
* Rear end lowered 2 1/2 inches with lowering blocks
* Front end lowered about an inch
* Clubman style bars
* Chrome gauge covers
* Dyna S electronic ignition and green dyna coils (3.0 ohm)
* Chrome 4 into 1 Vance and Hines header (baffle removed)
* Pod air filters
* Engine cleaned, detailed, jugs and bottom end gloss black, and engine and valve covers polished or chromed.
* Corbin gunfighter solo seat
* New spokes front and back
* Belly pan
* Race style 1/4 fairing

I hope i can get a chance to get started on my project soon. I cant wait to hear your guy's input.

by te time you extend your swingarm you might not need those lowering blocks;)


I still dont know if i want an extended swingarm, i was just thinking?

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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07 Feb 2008 09:24 #193256 by oldkaws4ever
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Bluemeanie wrote:

Are you looking to be something like this? Miss February in the KZR calender.


YA, bluemeanie thats exactly what im talking about

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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07 Feb 2008 09:26 #193258 by oldkaws4ever
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btchalice wrote:

what no before pics??????


Ok Here r some befores


74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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07 Feb 2008 09:29 #193259 by oldkaws4ever
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74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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07 Feb 2008 09:32 #193262 by oldkaws4ever
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And finally,


74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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07 Feb 2008 09:57 #193267 by Bluemeanie
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OK, first that Windjammer has got to go!!:woohoo:

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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07 Feb 2008 10:05 #193269 by oldkaws4ever
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Bluemeanie, u read my mind:laugh: :laugh:

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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