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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 12 Sep 2011 16:33 #476165

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That's why I asked. It looks like the later generation brackets are longer, and it would seem longer is better for comfort sake. I appreciate you taking a look for me. Otherwise, I have to be "that weirdo" with a tape measure at the dealership sizing up some of the newer sport bikes :P
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 12 Sep 2011 21:59 #476224

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Ok Adam, got your specs on those passenger pegs. The first generation mounts are 5 1/2" from the centerline of the mounting holes to the center of the footpeg, and they are offset from the sub-frame by 3 1/4". The second gen mounts are 7" long and 4" offset. Also, the second gen mounts are attached to tabs that are vertical and the first gen are angled tabs coming off the sub-frame. These pics should help explain what I mean. First gen is the one attached to the bike and second gen is the one I'm holding.

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 12 Sep 2011 23:07 #476256

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Passenger pegs? I cut mine off. sheesh! what's next, gonna buy a Goldwing? :blink: :side: ;)
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 12 Sep 2011 23:52 #476273

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Nelson wrote: Passenger pegs? I cut mine off. sheesh! what's next, gonna buy a Goldwing? :blink: :side: ;)


That's the single guy in you talking. :P
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 13 Sep 2011 00:09 #476281

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Awesome Josh, thanks! The little woman has been telling me every few days how nice it would be if the Kz was back together so e could go on rides. If I didn't put passenger pegs on, it wouldn't take long for me to be signing my divorce papers :whistle: :laugh:
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 13 Sep 2011 02:03 #476301

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my girlfriend doesn't want to ride anyway. which is fine with me 'cause it would just slow me down! B)
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 13 Sep 2011 06:58 #476323

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when I was putting my bike together I asked the wife if she would ride with me. we used to ride when I had a harley a few years ago but, hasnt ridden since.so, I didnt put passenger pegs on it.the first time she looks at the completed bike she says where are my pegs?WTF I cant win.she hasnt asked again and pegs are still not on the bike.

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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 13 Sep 2011 08:57 #476336

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I'm in the same boat as Nelson, the gf wont go near a bike in any case, so I'm safe. There's always those few girls who ask to be taken out though, I may have to put on a set.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 14 Sep 2011 04:22 #476588

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Hell, my bike is how I hooked my wife :woohoo: She was more than willing to go to lunch on the back of my bike :)
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 14 Sep 2011 08:24 #476611

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porchev914 wrote: Hell, my bike is how I hooked my wife :woohoo: She was more than willing to go to lunch on the back of my bike :)


The fact that Brandy rides and so does her father was a big attraction to me back in the day. Birds of a feather....
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 22 Oct 2011 02:03 #484614

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I like the passenger peg thing, I have been struggling to figure out where to accomidate these, as My lovely Wife, is looking forward to riding with me as much as I am looking forward to riding.

We have been together over 20 years, she goes to the races with me and really enjoys the whole sportbike culture.

Keep us posted!!
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 22 Oct 2011 09:42 #484645

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tk11b40 wrote: I like the passenger peg thing, I have been struggling to figure out where to accomidate these, as My lovely Wife, is looking forward to riding with me as much as I am looking forward to riding.

We have been together over 20 years, she goes to the races with me and really enjoys the whole sportbike culture.

Keep us posted!!


Hopefully I'll get to mounting those pegs soon. I had lost the desire to fabricate any more for a while now. A side project has got my juices flowing again. I started to build an easily removable kayak rack for my new pickup, and once I'm done with that I'll tackle the footpegs.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 22 Oct 2011 10:01 #484646

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Come on test... you guys are my motivation here!!

Speaking of wife, when I brought the KZ home she said.. I don't see a back rest for me, of course I said there won't be one either... so she went out and bought her own bike..LOL Of course I had to ride it home for her. :)
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 22 Oct 2011 14:47 #484683

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Installing the footpeg mounts should be a little interesting. I know I'm worried about making sure they're not only at equal hights, but in the same vertical plane and at the same angle (or lack thereof) I may get to my mounts first, so you can learn from my screw ups :laugh:
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 23 Oct 2011 04:01 #484834

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I have been practicing on lining up fabricated pieces in three dimensions. Here's some shots of my little side project. Since I bought this truck I haven't found a ladder/pipe/kayak/whatever rack that fits my qualifications. Needs to be light, easily removable, still allows access to the Ramboxes, and follows the lines of the truck. Also I need to add a little storage space since this truck only has a 5'6" bed that is about 50" wide. So here's what I have so far:


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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 23 Oct 2011 04:16 #484836

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My son is almost 9 years old, and he has actually started to display the kind of interest and patience necessary to pick up a little of what I know about building and fabricating. This afternoon he said he was bored, so I asked him if he wanted to help with my project and he lit up. So I handed him the die grinder and some safety glasses to help me prep some weld sites. He did good and stuck with me for almost a whole hour! I'm so excited, because I haven't been able to get him engaged in anything like this for more than 5 minutes before.


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BTW this is a 12' kayak atop the truck.


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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 23 Oct 2011 04:39 #484837

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I saw that big yellow kayak pic and thought you were going to tell us it was a new project....




KAYA-saki! :woohoo:
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 23 Oct 2011 05:15 #484838

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Kayasaki!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love it! I'll think of this every time I go fishing. Maybe I should get a green one next time.
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 23 Oct 2011 05:20 #484840

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testarossa wrote: Kayasaki!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love it! I'll think of this every time I go fishing. Maybe I should get a green one next time.


Or just do an ELR paint scheme on this one! LOL!!!! :D
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Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build 23 Oct 2011 05:52 #484843

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I shudder to think what I would have to do to this roto-molded sumbitch to get paint to stick to it.
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