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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 12 Jun 2011 03:25 #456790

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Many thanks to all of you for the encouraging words. I am feeling much better now, went up to Reno Fernley raceway today to stroll about the pits, while a motorcycle track day was going on.

Took a week off went to Utah for WSB.. then on to the eastern (almost Colorado) part of Utah to visit the grandson. By the way the grandson is not "potty trained" but thanks to grandpa now has a brand new Honda 50!!

3 more weeks and I can ride again. The anger over the KZ electrical thing is finally subsiding and as soon as I get caught up on the "honeydoo" list, I will be purchasing more parts.

I recall a website or company that would rebuild KZ tach and speedo to make them look brand new and have zero miles...do any of you know the name if so can you post a link?

I suspect the speedo will be off due to the different wheel, and don't even know for sure if it will all tie together, but the Gage pack is a KZ signature (visual) item I just really want to keep the old Kz profile intact.

Any experiance out there regarding switching wheels and still utilizing the old Speedo?

Alomst healed, and now I must be faster, as there is Titanium in me body!!

Again thanks to all of you for the great posts and encouragement.
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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 12 Jun 2011 03:33 #456792

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Marneman wrote: You know what caused it right? When you left the "other" desert, you probably said something like "Wow, not even a scratch!". I guess the desert gods heard you.....

Get well soon SFC.


Roger that. I had a very "active" tour. I bet you understand.
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. 12 Jun 2011 05:23 #456793

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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 12 Jun 2011 08:23 #456802

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u are using a zx9 front wheel right ? i am.
i used the zx9 speedo drive. it has a larger thread on the drive than the kz. so i pulled the bottom ends off the zx9, and kz cables, and switched them. it works fine. i do believe that Motion Pro will make up a custom cable for little cash though.
i have found that the speedo is out almost 15 mph though. i dont know how u could fix that.
i have often thought about putting an Acwell gauge into the kz cup somehow.
Glad to hear that u are healing up. :)
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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 12 Jun 2011 23:58 #456929

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Ted, give zresto a call. It's the link that KZ250LTD gave you. I'd be interested to know if they can re-gear for proper function. I have been avoiding dealing with this issue. I have a good looking speedo that isn't hooked up right now. I'm judging my speed intuitively at the moment. :evil:

Good to see that your recovery is progressing well. We need to get your bike on the road. You're so close.
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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 14 Jun 2011 01:27 #457146

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Really good to have you back Ted :)
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You know what, I don't have a one to some other number of douche-bag scale. So.. Six!

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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 09 Jul 2011 12:58 #461876

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Are you motivated Private?
If you ain't first, you're last!

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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 12 Jul 2011 18:19 #462500

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Awesome build.
While you're recovering, think about this, What about making a new kickstand out of Titanium?
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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 14 Jul 2011 01:26 #462767

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Da aaaa m Right I'm motivated !!

Prouty wrote: Are you motivated Private?

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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 14 Jul 2011 01:40 #462769

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My good friend Prouty found a dirtbike aluminum Kickstart lever in the mountains of WA. i think we will try to fabricate a modification to the stock splined flange in order to fit the Al kickstart lever.

One of the things i really wanted to keep was the kickstarter, just because, when i started riding electric start was not real...ahhh "manly".
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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 14 Jul 2011 08:43 #462788

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Well, it looks like your 8 weeks has just about passed. Time to get back on that horse now? I bet you have been riding for the past 2 haven't you. :whistle:

Good to see you back on the old project.
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1975 KZ 900 , ZRX Swingarm, 89 GSXR front end 14 Jul 2011 09:16 #462791

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Glad your ready to get back at her.
now just get that baby running and do the mods later. ;)
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