Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

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23 Oct 2010 16:11 #408590 by trianglelaguna
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friggin super cool...lotta work...dont tell me it was real tough stripping and blasting...cause i got a 73 on a back burner...nice job.....tell her to get that laundry basket away from our bike!!!!

1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife

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23 Oct 2010 16:21 #408597 by Nelson
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thanks. it wasn't really that hard, but it WAS a lot more time consuming than I expected. However the priming part of it went quicker than I thought. I was concerned that getting all those different angles and shapes covered was going to be really a pain, but it wasn't so bad. That's good since I still have to do it again with paint!

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.

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23 Oct 2010 23:27 - 25 Oct 2010 18:35 #408668 by Nelson
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and clear!...

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.
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24 Oct 2010 13:50 #408759 by Bad Kaw
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Nelson wrote:

what's wrong with this picture?


...hmmmm...your kitchen crap is getting in the way of your motorcycle build??? :huh: You could probably move some of that stuff out to the garage ... oh and put the cat stuff outside, it's okay, the cat will understand.

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78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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25 Oct 2010 18:28 #409053 by Nelson
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Done! basecoat and clear

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.
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25 Oct 2010 18:30 #409054 by Nelson
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another

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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25 Oct 2010 18:32 - 25 Oct 2010 18:33 #409056 by Nelson
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grrrr. kzrider's automatic image compression is blurring my pics a bit. :blink: It looks nice - really I swear!


Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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25 Oct 2010 18:56 #409061 by Bad Kaw
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I think it clears up nicely when you click on the photo. Looks great!
-KR

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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25 Oct 2010 21:44 #409107 by Nelson
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oh yeah, I forgot about that

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.

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25 Jan 2011 21:09 - 25 Jan 2011 21:11 #425581 by Nelson
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OK I did something on it... Organized the shop and took off the oil pan for no particular reason... I guess because it was an easy way to feel like I did something useful :laugh: I also blasted it.

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
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25 Jan 2011 21:10 #425582 by Nelson
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inside

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25 Jan 2011 21:19 #425590 by Nelson
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what do you all think I should check before taking engine apart? I already did compression test and it's a good running motor. I'm gonna put clay in plug hole to check valve to piston clearance. Anything else?

At this point I think the engine will stay pretty stock, but I might shave the cylinder block a bit to raise compression. Then degree the stock cams, freshen up the head, rings, etc. Basically get the most I can from a relatively stock motor.

Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it.
Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.

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