Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
14 May 2009 17:34
I had a machine shop turn the cush drive for me. I marked it with my calibrated,hot rod, carport, eye ball and it came out pretty close.
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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
14 May 2009 18:02
On the front I have the original sprocket with the teeth cut off. On the outside of it is a plain old Hayabusa sprocket (17). I plan to clamp the two sprockets together for alignment and then weld them together off the bike. I have cut the center of the Hayabusa sprocket so that it (the center) can be easily removed after welding. There it is, a home made offset sprocket. It will bolt up with the stock lock washer and nut. I picked the Vortex because it has holes in it that will give me more surface to weld to.I have not welded it up yet.It's raining really had on the carport these days. 
I am pleased with the clearance and so forth. I am glad I sent the 5/8 630 sprocket back.
I am running 530 with a 120 link chain that I have not cut down yet.

I am pleased with the clearance and so forth. I am glad I sent the 5/8 630 sprocket back.
I am running 530 with a 120 link chain that I have not cut down yet.
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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
14 May 2009 19:31 - 16 May 2009 07:41
Looking good bro. keep at it, your almost there.

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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
15 May 2009 20:34
mark1122 wrote:
Word!
Looking good bro. keep at it your aalmost there.
Word!

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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
16 May 2009 07:53
Bad kaw, cant we get away with aanything around hear? lol. i corrected the fat finger error for u.lol.
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: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
16 May 2009 09:31
what are you using for a jig to align sprockets while welding,what kind of welder?

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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
16 May 2009 19:29
I have removed the teeth and a 1/4" or so from the outside edge of the kz sprocket. I put it on the countershaft.
I have a new Vortex Hayabusa sprocket with lightening holes in it. I cut the "spokes" most of the way through. I put some glue on the outer edge of the kz sprocket then bolted the two together on the shaft. This will align the two sprockets.
Today I pulled the sprockets off and spot welded the two together. I knocked the inner piece out of the hayabusa sprocket. Next I welded the two together with my mig welder.
So there you have it, A centered offset sprocket for $24.99.
I have a new Vortex Hayabusa sprocket with lightening holes in it. I cut the "spokes" most of the way through. I put some glue on the outer edge of the kz sprocket then bolted the two together on the shaft. This will align the two sprockets.
Today I pulled the sprockets off and spot welded the two together. I knocked the inner piece out of the hayabusa sprocket. Next I welded the two together with my mig welder.
So there you have it, A centered offset sprocket for $24.99.
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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
16 May 2009 19:32
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16 May 2009 19:34
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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
16 May 2009 19:34 - 16 May 2009 19:39
You should all have one of these. Vaccum shmaccum. Just remember to turn your gas off. My 1100 carbs never overflow.
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16 May 2009 19:41
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Re: Modified KZ1000 Hopefully a knee-dragger project.
18 May 2009 08:15
way to perservere!
keep pushin.
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