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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 22 Aug 2008 16:49 #233521

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531blackbanshee: I saw your swingarm even before my first post, very nice work, I really like the style.

Did some more work on the bike, I shortened the effective length of the front forks 19 mm and lowered them another 6 in the triple trees making the bike less chopper-like. ;) Also handles a bit better now, maybe I will experiment with the sag at the rear too but must see where it's @ right now...

I had a modified replica of a Suzuki RG500('73 XR14 model like Barry Sheene rode) seat unit made up, it's wider at the front and a little longer, also a fiberglass seat base. Made some brackets for the rear, still need to order some Dzus fasteners. Made up licence plate bracket and ordered dual taillights.

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 22 Aug 2008 16:59 #233522

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The mirror is VERY temporarily! I need some nice fairing mirrors.
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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 23 Aug 2008 11:39 #233592

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531blackbanshee wrote:

robinjo,thanks for the pics of your friends bike and swingarm.he is a very talented individual,who does nice work.i love that frame,i also built a similar swingarm out of round tubing and under braced for my 1980 z1r.it is in
my 1980 z1r and 900 projects thread.keep us posted!


The JerryT bike has a four page feature in Streetfighter magazine this month.
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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 23 Aug 2008 13:10 #233605

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I am really digging your bike, Robinjo!

My opinion is that some clip-ons would look better, and would allow you to un-butcher the fairing (I think you should keep the fairing).
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 25 Aug 2008 08:09 #233888

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Hi Robinjo
I saw your Martin on Marktplaats a while back.Glad to see it fell in the right hands.Keep up the good work!
Dirty Zeds Done Dirt Cheap!
1977 z900a4 fitted with 1992 fj1200 motor.

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 25 Aug 2008 14:10 #233938

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robinjo,thanks for the compliment on my swingarm.your bike is coming along nicely i like your new tailpiece,can't wait to see some more of it.congratulate your friend on his magazine spread.i have never seen a streetfighters magazine,i'm sure i would like to though.
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 18 Sep 2008 22:17 #237716

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Any progress?

-KR
78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 19 Sep 2008 09:41 #237782

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Bad Kaw wrote:

Any progress?

-KR


There is some progress, how does this look?
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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 19 Sep 2008 16:23 #237832

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Cool!
78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 27 Dec 2008 08:38 #254895

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Kind of on topic found this guy placing a Suzuki motor in one of these frames...Provides some details on frame mounts and such.
gsrecycle.se/martin.htm

Another article found from back in the day. Looks close to your bike. Except for the tail...

pilleboue.free.fr/magazines/bike%20mai%2080.pdf

Nice bike man. You have a gem.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST

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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 29 Dec 2008 07:05 #255233

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kzr750r1 wrote:

Kind of on topic found this guy placing a Suzuki motor in one of these frames...Provides some details on frame mounts and such.
gsrecycle.se/martin.htm

Another article found from back in the day. Looks close to your bike. Except for the tail...

pilleboue.free.fr/magazines/bike%20mai%2080.pdf

Nice bike man. You have a gem.


Thank you very much for the cool links!
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Z1 powered '81 Moto Martin 29 Dec 2008 12:53 #255263

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Looking for on line articles about that JerryT bike. I really like that peice of HW. If anyone has some information/links please PM me.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST

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