Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

Bad Kaw wrote:

No, no, no; didn't say I didn't like your pegs. Just a thought that there is a much easier solution that you might aprove of...that's all.
-KR

same here,im basically lazy ya know! :laugh:

The rearset itself is actually quite creative, especially considering you crafted it out of plate or flat bar. Its pretty cool what you can make with a few power tools and a welder.

to each his own....for instance i loved the blow up jungle gym my dad built us kids...others parents were upset and boycotted it.......

porchev914 wrote:

The rearset itself is actually quite creative, especially considering you crafted it out of plate or flat bar. Its pretty cool what you can make with a few power tools and a welder.

You two really need to get a room...that's waaaaay too much PDA! :laugh:

PLUMMEN wrote:

Bad Kaw wrote:

No, no, no; didn't say I didn't like your pegs. Just a thought that there is a much easier solution that you might aprove of...that's all.
-KR

same here,im basically lazy ya know! :laugh:

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaat would be me!
:lol:

DoubleDub wrote:

porchev914 wrote:

The rearset itself is actually quite creative, especially considering you crafted it out of plate or flat bar. Its pretty cool what you can make with a few power tools and a welder.

You two really need to get a room...that's waaaaay too much PDA! :laugh:

You mean like this? :blush: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :blush: :laugh:
Nah, it's not like that :woohoo:

as if my own projects don't consume enough of my time now your project is invading my evening and morning thoughts damn you testa !

dirt bike pegs don't fit the "look"
sportbike pegs just look too modern
we need some muscle bike pegs
maybe a chunky aluminum version of stock pegs.
hmmm,scratches head :huh: .

leon

531blackbanshee wrote:

as if my own projects don't consume enough of my time now your project is invading my evening and morning thoughts damn you testa !

dirt bike pegs don't fit the "look"
sportbike pegs just look too modern
we need some muscle bike pegs
maybe a chunky aluminum version of stock pegs.
hmmm,scratches head :huh: .

leon

Leon, we are on the same wavelenght here. That's why I'm gonna work out some fabricated pegs. I just need time. I'm crazy busy right now, so I fear progress may be slow. I have the whole week of Thankgsgiving off, so I'm hoping to get something done then. That's when I'm not cooking turkeys for the big family shindig at my place. I really wish that the mill guys weren't so busy or we could bust out some pegs. However I can't cut in on the paying jobs.

So I decided to try my peg modification that I suggested before. Basically I cut out a piece of 22ga that covers the top half of my peg. Then I punched it full of 1/8" holes, and welded it to the top of my peg. Instant traction.

That looks pretty good.
does it seem like it will help with traction, now ? it just looks very smooth in the pic ?

mark1122 wrote:

That looks pretty good.
does it seem like it will help with traction, now ? it just looks very smooth in the pic ?

It actually helps a little. Honestly, the only time I could see having a problem is if it were really raining to the point that everything was wet. Now, I don't intentionally ride in those conditions, but you do get caught out occasionally. I'll probably paint them with some of that textured non-slip paint or spray on bedliner for added insurance.

That is an improvement in asthetics Josh. I agree, a non slip rubber coating like Rhino Liner would be a good back up too. You could probably get it done for next to nothing if you have the shop spray it along with another customers truck. I forgot- I know you had to curve the shifter rod to clear the kickstand, but was that temporary or permanent?