OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

07 Apr 2013 20:29
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As usual... A little video of the start up... Me likely! B)

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

07 Apr 2013 21:00
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Good deal OMR, I believe that beauty would make a fine BOTM B)

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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

07 Apr 2013 21:12
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Great documentation of a fine build. Enjoy the ride.
www.kzzone.com/ cavanaughracing.com/kzdata.html www.mtceng.com/index.php/us-dealers/44-f...-performance-orlando

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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

07 Apr 2013 21:45
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Good job!!!! Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

07 Apr 2013 21:50
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Yes, I vote for bike of the month! :lol:
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

07 Apr 2013 22:15 - 08 Apr 2013 06:43
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Very funny you arseholes.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Another year patton....
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

08 Apr 2013 09:48
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Great job Bud.
Glad to here her running again. :)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

08 Apr 2013 13:25
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:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

08 Apr 2013 15:40
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Yeah, you almost got booted. :!::idea::dry::woohoo:
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

09 Apr 2013 00:23
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Find so much inspiration in this bike, simply awesome!
'78 KZ650 Custom thingy turned turbo build
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/520339...z650-fighter-project

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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

09 Apr 2013 00:33 - 09 Apr 2013 00:34
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Great presentation OMR! Thanks for the details and the tips you were kind enough to share. Wish I would have used the copper spray through out my reassembly. I only used it on a the oil pan and valve cover. Will use it on everything next time for sure.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
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74 Z1900
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Re: OMR: '76 KZ900 Restoration/Modification

09 Apr 2013 07:20
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Good job Dave :)
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