78 KZ 1000 project

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10 Sep 2010 16:50 - 10 Sep 2010 16:55 #397525 by mvent
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Well , got the KZ and am about to start its refurb, a little rougher than I would have liked, however it forces me to strip it completely to be satisfied, attaching some pics, not sure which direction this is heading, but leaning towards stock.
Thanks to all the members for the inspiration in following your projects.

76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 16:58 #397526 by mvent
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 17:02 #397529 by PLUMMEN
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ive seen a lot worse! :laugh:
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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10 Sep 2010 17:03 #397530 by mvent
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 17:04 #397531 by mvent
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 17:04 #397533 by mvent
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 17:05 #397534 by mvent
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76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 17:06 #397537 by timebomb33
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those stock pipes look like they are in good shape. definitly has a lot of potential.
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10 Sep 2010 17:07 #397539 by mvent
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Engine is ready to be removed, everything is pretty much stripped, will submit more oics over weekend.
Leaning towards soda blast on engine and sand blasting frame, wish me luck lol
Mike

76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci
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10 Sep 2010 17:09 - 10 Sep 2010 17:10 #397540 by Kawickrice
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A little elbow grease and a few bucks. You have a very good starting point for sure. I have seen alot worse, mine being one of them



Soda and sand with some polish and you will be amazed at the difference
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82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
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10 Sep 2010 17:23 #397543 by mvent
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Timebomb, unfortunately pipes are rusted out, but I was going for a 4-1 black of some kind ( Yosh, KR etc )looking to do some period correct stuff
Mike

76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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10 Sep 2010 17:28 #397547 by mvent
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Got it running before starting the teardown just to be sure motor tranny was up to snuff, drained tank, added fresh fuel, cleaned petcock, charged DEAD battery overnight , put new plugs in, and it fired up!!! Ran a little uneven down low, but ran through the gears well and motor sounds fine, this bike hasen't been started in years, I'm impressed with that.
Mike

76 KZ900
76 XLCH
78 KZ1000
04 FLSTFI 120 ci

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