Fresh 76 900
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Fresh 76 900
28 Mar 2008 17:12
Well, I finally have it all together. And believe it or not, its done before the snow completely melted.
I chose the 75 paint scheme as it just seemed... well more suiting. Besides as this is my first paint job ever, I didnt want to deal with either decals or fine pin striping as the 76 scheme would have required
I chose the 75 paint scheme as it just seemed... well more suiting. Besides as this is my first paint job ever, I didnt want to deal with either decals or fine pin striping as the 76 scheme would have required
\'76 KZ900
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
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Re: Fresh 76 900
28 Mar 2008 18:01
Looks AWESOME !!! Great work !!!
Hello from Sunny Mansfield, Ohio
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Re: Fresh 76 900
28 Mar 2008 18:02
What can I say, you did a fantastic job! The bike looks great.
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Re: Fresh 76 900
28 Mar 2008 19:42
Very well done. I like the fact that the mods you've done are not only tasteful but period correct as well.
Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
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Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special
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Re: Fresh 76 900
28 Mar 2008 20:16
looking good !
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: Fresh 76 900
29 Mar 2008 04:25
thank you folks
Last year, when cleaning up the motor I made some good discoveries as well as some strange ones...
On the good side..
The previous owner had completed some nice changes
1) Dyna ignition
2) 70mm bore and new pistons
on the bad side..
1) GSXR1100 carbs which are good for size but definitely the wrong configuration for this bike. Its now breathing through a set of CV34s salvaged off an 82 750 (rejetted)
2) after spending god knows how much on the block, the prev owner reused the center o-ring with gobs of RTV.
It now has a 1 pc copper head gasket (leaks gone )
I did the coil mod as well as recommended by many on this site. Though I fear my generator might still be weak.
Last year, when cleaning up the motor I made some good discoveries as well as some strange ones...
On the good side..
The previous owner had completed some nice changes
1) Dyna ignition
2) 70mm bore and new pistons
on the bad side..
1) GSXR1100 carbs which are good for size but definitely the wrong configuration for this bike. Its now breathing through a set of CV34s salvaged off an 82 750 (rejetted)
2) after spending god knows how much on the block, the prev owner reused the center o-ring with gobs of RTV.
It now has a 1 pc copper head gasket (leaks gone )
I did the coil mod as well as recommended by many on this site. Though I fear my generator might still be weak.
\'76 KZ900
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
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Re: Fresh 76 900
29 Mar 2008 05:30
Nice job...I'd like to see some close-ups of the paint...
Michael
Victoria, Texas
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Re: Fresh 76 900
29 Mar 2008 09:04
beware of the copper head gasket without o-ringed cylinders;)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: Fresh 76 900
29 Mar 2008 10:34 - 29 Mar 2008 10:36
\'76 KZ900
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
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Re: Fresh 76 900
29 Mar 2008 12:55
Beautiful!
Isn't it amazing where some people will and won't spend money??? Good looking paint, got more pics from different angles? Also, did you get that seat off eBay? I was watching one very recently that looked like yours. You have a good lookin' bike!
-KR
Isn't it amazing where some people will and won't spend money??? Good looking paint, got more pics from different angles? Also, did you get that seat off eBay? I was watching one very recently that looked like yours. You have a good lookin' bike!
-KR
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81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
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79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
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81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
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Re: Fresh 76 900
29 Mar 2008 13:59
The seat came with the bike.. I've been cruisin Ebay looking for an original. I'll keep looking or finally break down and buy one of the reproductions.....
\'76 KZ900
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
\'74 KZ400
Thorold Ontario Canada
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