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'78 KZ1000 makeover 28 Mar 2010 13:51 #356749

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Things are coming out great! I would love a SSSA myself - maybe someday. I haven't posted but I've been watching closely! :) I have a MKII and a standard KZ "A" sitting next to each other in my garage, so I thought I'd compare the cases. I'm just not sure what to look for.
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Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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'78 KZ1000 makeover 28 Mar 2010 13:56 #356752

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OK, just ran out to the garage to compare. It's the ribs on the TOP case that are different, not the lower case as I had pictured.

The 78 A has only 7 ribs and the 79MKII has 13. Got it now. I also realize that this isn't always a good way to tell - as we've learned here today. ;)

On the other hand, it's probably safe to assume that NO MKII cases would have 7 ribs, right? 13 ribs could be either?
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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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'78 KZ1000 makeover 28 Mar 2010 22:07 #356854

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The next time I have my cases out, I'll measure the inner reinforcing web. We'll see see if the 13 rib myth has any substance B)
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'78 KZ1000 makeover 30 Mar 2010 09:16 #357190

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Are you planning on leaving the rear fender in the stock position? I'm just wondering if you will have room for the pipe and taillight when your suspension is in compression. This assumes that you are sticking with the undertail exhaust.
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Excellent observation Josh. To answer your question, yes, I will be raising the tail. I don't think I will do anything until I have a shock and a muffler system. I'm gonna try and snag a pair of Duc 848/1098 mufflers. I'd like to stick with an existing undertail system to simplify things. What do they call that.......lazy? I don't think that I'd have enough room under there for mufflers and full shock compression. I'd hate to put rubber marks on Ti mufflers :angry:
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'78 KZ1000 makeover 31 Mar 2010 05:57 #357404

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Here's something.I have never seen a pipe tucked so tight. look at the front top bend. it looks like it goes across before going down?:side:
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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this tail looks better though.imo.
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heeres another pipe solusion. it may be a little loud though.:laugh: :woohoo:
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Is that supposed to be a passenger footpeg mounted to the swingarm on the green bike? Holy hot foot Batman!
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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'78 KZ1000 makeover 31 Mar 2010 07:49 #357423

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i love the alien workshop bike,it has a little different take on the exhaust.


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'78 KZ1000 makeover 31 Mar 2010 08:24 #357428

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I bet she runs well on boiled gasoline :woohoo:

Looks good though.
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531blackbanshee wrote:

i love the alien workshop bike,it has a little different take on the exhaust.
leon


Wow. Look at the foot peg location on that bike. looks very uncomfortable.:blink:
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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Where in the hell do you guys find pics of all these custom kz's? Its great! Lots of ideas and inspiration. I always wonder how many of those bikes are owner built vs shop contracted...... thanks for the pics fellas :cheer:
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There all mine and i built them all myself. i keep them in the basement so no one steels my ideas. Leon keeps taking pics through my basement windows.
Leon, stay away.:P
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mark1122 wrote:

There all mine and i built them all myself. i keep them in the basement so no one steels my ideas. Leon keeps taking pics through my basement windows.
Leon, stay away.:P


I call shenanigans on that one Mark. I've seen pictures of the man cave. Why isn't there a big Kawasaki sign in the background of all those bike pics. :laugh:
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Better hurry up and get Patton or OMR to photochop that for ya!
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testarossa wrote:

Better hurry up and get Patton or OMR to photochop that for ya!


;) :P :lol: :laugh: :woohoo:
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Porchev14. i think u are up to a little more of a challenge. why have 1 sssa when u could have 2.
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Back end :woohoo:
Click on the box.

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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'78 KZ1000 makeover 31 Mar 2010 19:22 #357577

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Wow, that beemer is something else. Looks like art but appears to be functional as well. Looks to be an electric vehicle?
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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