Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

29 Aug 2011 01:29
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Hmmm... this could be a problem

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fixed! and a bit of wire stripping...

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

29 Aug 2011 01:33 - 29 Aug 2011 01:35
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OK now that I have air again it's back to work. Here's the front wheel in progress.
I did a thorough cleaning and polished the rims. This is my $4 polishing kit.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

29 Aug 2011 01:40
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white primer because I figured the red paint might not cover the black/bare aluminum very well.
Despite very thorough cleaning/degreasing there were very slight fisheyes showing in the primer which did NOT show in the paint. So the primer did it's job.

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Finished! I will probably add a black pinstripe on the edge where the paint meets the aluminum.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

29 Aug 2011 03:12
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That wheel looks really good B)
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

29 Aug 2011 03:18
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Brilliant job mate! Looking very good, and I like your idea about the pinstripe.
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

28 Sep 2011 22:28
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I finished painting the rear wheel the other day. Looks just like the front one.

I finally got my crank back from the machine shop. He said 2 weeks and it took 6 weeks... :pinch: Anyway... It looks like good work and I had him lightly hone the big bore cylinders also. So now I need to get going on the engine assembly. yay :)
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

28 Sep 2011 22:56
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Looks like the compressor was trying to start a fire for you. :pinch:
Glad you caught that before it was successful.

Got any pictures of the crank now?
I'm looking forward to your engine assembly. That's the good stuff.

BTW the wheels look good.
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

28 Sep 2011 23:57
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no crank pics now, but I'll be sure to get some juicy closeups of the welds to make you drool! :lol:
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

12 Oct 2011 02:15
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As promised... I haven't had a chance to work on it lately but I shot some pics for you guys to get all hot about ;)


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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

22 Oct 2011 22:11
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Ok I'm finally ready to put this together. These pics are shot just before assembling the case halves. Please look to see if I forgot anything.

Dowel pins are in cases and alignment pins for all the bearings. New HD Cam chain is in. noew oring for oil passage, etc.

These pics are hi res, so you can click on them to see more detail. A response is appreciated! :)

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

22 Oct 2011 22:15
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Is the shift drum in neutral? The position the manual shows seems wrong to me. Right now the detent is aligned with the spring thingamajig.
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

23 Oct 2011 21:57
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what if u just put the cases together(dry for now). if its in neutral and set up properly it should turn freely independent of the crank.
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