Finally on the road

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Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 08:52

Has been an on and off project for a few years. Gave it to my son for his graduation present which helped me finish it for him. Here are some pictures, well post some better ones when I can take them during the day.

Zephyr swing arm and ZX-11C wheel and brake. PMFR 5/8 offset sprocket, need to buy the PMFR clutch cover too as it is rubbing on the stock cover that was clearanced but not enough.

1980 KZ 1000 A4 with 750 Zephyr swing arm and ZX-9 rear wheel

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Re: Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 10:15

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Looks great, can't wait for better pix.

Mark

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Re: Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 11:17

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that looks great, also cant wait for better pics

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1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold

1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay

1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay

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Re: Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 11:29

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Yes, better pic's & more info! Looks great, even with the poor pic's...

Did you give it to your son, cause you got yourself a Harley? (looks like a 21" spoke in the background)

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Re: Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 12:36

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I have owned the KZ since 1991, and purchased the Harley in 2002. I would have rather kept it, but it was a nice graduation gift with no out of pocket money involved. I have been watching Cragislist as I would like to get another one just like it. Want to do a front end swap also.

But good eye!

1980 KZ 1000 A4 with 750 Zephyr swing arm and ZX-9 rear wheel

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Re: Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 13:43

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passed down family gifts are the best.looks like a nice bike

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Re: Finally on the road

12 Apr 2010 15:24

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Wow, nice ride man. It will serve your son well for many years to come

FRANKEN Z!
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Re: Finally on the road

13 Apr 2010 18:15

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Lucky boy! I wish that my dad would have given me such a cool bike as a graduation present. Looks good.

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Re: Finally on the road

13 Apr 2010 20:33

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i just passed the second year of "how to sleep comfortably in a lazy boy recliner with out drooling on myself" do i get a present too. nice looking ride by the way i hope you have a spare set of keys for it.

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Re: Finally on the road

14 Apr 2010 06:49

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bike looks great!
is that a trimmed down mk-11 tailpiece or ?
i would like to take a softail like yours and mount the fender to the swingarm and slam the hell out of it.
can't wait for some more pics.

leon

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Re: Finally on the road

14 Apr 2010 17:01

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Thanks for the compliments! Still no pics, working 4 10's each week so no good light by the time I get home, have Friday off, will definately post more pics then.

The tail section is a custom fiberglass piece and the rear frame is cut where the old tail section was and a new bar was welded on to go with the new tail piece. I'll get some pictures of it for you also.

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Re: Finally on the road

14 Apr 2010 17:46 - 14 Apr 2010 17:47

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Hey Turtle...

Where's my KZ?

Love, your long lost son..... :laugh:

OMR

BTW, looks killer!

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
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