OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

01 Sep 2010 07:32 - 01 Sep 2010 07:35
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Line of sight no issues...I think that will have a lot to do with the bars themselves regardingt heights, pull backs, widths etc....

On mine, just look, no arm twisting, elbow bending, raise hand off the bar etc... for clear view....

BTW, I have taken it for a spin ~ 50-60mph no issues... The true test is at tripple digits where a numerous of previous mirrors collapsed/folded....
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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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

01 Sep 2010 07:37
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There u go , looking at your self in the mirror again. :)
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

05 Sep 2010 20:32
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Haven't been around much lately. Nice additions Dave. You'll have no problems with the bar end mirrors they should be good at triple digits as well.

Question about the oil cooler orientation. Why curve back and not forward?

I also recall a mention about emissions again... We may have covered this but do you have to go through this every two years or so?
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

06 Sep 2010 05:57
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The Earl motorcycle design is curved back to fit under a frame/neck area.... The unit is rateher small in height and thickness in design for a 10 row cooler... B)

Curved forward would catch wind like a sail but also pending fork widths, Neck rake/angles etc... may decrease your turn radius pending installed locations...

AZ Emissions... Yearly requirement here...
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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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 11:32
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Just an update... ZX-636 Front Master Brake Cylinder...
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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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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 11:33
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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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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 11:34
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Set 2
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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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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 11:34
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Set 3
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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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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 12:16
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Darn, OMR... it just gets better'er and better'er and better'er. :woohoo:

Love the colour matching on the raised CR carb markings... strictly top-drawer all the way. Well done.

Best of success, :)
Bill

PS
Does anyone else have a growing dislike for rides who do not live in the snow-belt? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 12:21 - 31 Oct 2010 12:23
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Old Man Rock wrote:
The Earl motorcycle design is curved back to fit under a frame/neck area.... The unit is rateher small in height and thickness in design for a 10 row cooler... B)

Curved forward would catch wind like a sail but also pending fork widths, Neck rake/angles etc... may decrease your turn radius pending installed locations...

AZ Emissions... Yearly requirement here...

Most probably way ahead of us already on this aspect, but when mounting the oil cooler with curve forward, would be 100% positive it won't contact the front tire or fender upon hard front braking at maximum fork dip.

Actually, potential contact with front tire or fender should be considered when mounting any oil cooler.

Bike looks magnificent. :cheer: Also liking the front master cylinder and bar-end mirrors.

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 14:47
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Lookin' good!
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

31 Oct 2010 14:51
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bill_wilcox100 wrote:
Darn, OMR... it just gets better'er and better'er and better'er. :woohoo:

Love the colour matching on the raised CR carb markings... strictly top-drawer all the way. Well done.

Best of success, :)
Bill

PS
Does anyone else have a growing dislike for rides who do not live in the snow-belt? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Bill

Better yet, I *JUST* noticed that OMR is one of those "let's pave the lawn" types, only he chose decorative gravel... :P

But seriously, looking sweet! Are you still glad you went with the double headlight look vs a single?

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