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22 Nov 2011 18:06 #489726
by Drod13
1979 KZ-750
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If you wanna hide the wires and such, You can make a false oil tank or use a coffee can or make one out of a pvc pipe with caps on the end.I made mine out of a aluminum pipe for about $20 bucks.I put a key switch on one side and a starter button on the other.here is a pic when I was mocking one up made out of pvc.I don't have a pic of the aluminum one but you can get an idea.
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22 Nov 2011 19:24 #489733
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Thanks for all the advise and suggestions fellow kz riders.... Drod13 I just found a large pvc pipe above the garage rafters last week so I.ll hit home depot for the caps. Some vent holes added will help keep my reg/rect cool also!! Glad I kept my take-offs from the bobber 400 cause that sissy bar/grocery rack fits on the new 400.... Yeah ya!!
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22 Nov 2011 20:12 #489742
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If I may make a suggestion, don't make an oil bag / electrical box out of pvc.
I know it's all a matter of taste & personal style, & I get the rat thing, but IMO pvc is beyond ratty.
No offence to anyone who's done it.
I like the coffee can idea better.
I made one out of a fire extinguisher. Was a bit more work than I thought, but you could make it simpler. Even leave it as is & mount it vertical, hose & all.
They also sell oil tank kits fairly cheap.
Just my opinion.
Rick.
I know it's all a matter of taste & personal style, & I get the rat thing, but IMO pvc is beyond ratty.
No offence to anyone who's done it.
I like the coffee can idea better.
I made one out of a fire extinguisher. Was a bit more work than I thought, but you could make it simpler. Even leave it as is & mount it vertical, hose & all.
They also sell oil tank kits fairly cheap.
Just my opinion.
Rick.
76 kz900
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23 Nov 2011 00:52 #489777
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So if I used an old air box and battery box that com off a ninja all is good? Was thinking of wraping a tool belt over the air box fir character.... Gotta do some research on these carb holders first. Stuck on the fact all the ones I come across only measure 36mm and my carbs at 42mm
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23 Nov 2011 01:00 #489778
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I doubt it.
Making any bike is no quick easy project, somethings need a bit of effort to obtain the cool factor, which is what it's all about.
But, it's your bike, build it the way you like.
Making any bike is no quick easy project, somethings need a bit of effort to obtain the cool factor, which is what it's all about.
But, it's your bike, build it the way you like.
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23 Nov 2011 01:03 #489780
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationCoffee can???? PVC?????? Come on guys, get real. Use something like this:
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23 Nov 2011 01:06 #489782
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Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
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LOL! Neat idea, but those might get you pulled over by any cop looking for an excuse to harass you. LOL
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
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23 Nov 2011 22:27 #489900
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Hope this pic of the new bars shake up u guyz
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25 Nov 2011 02:22 - 25 Nov 2011 14:03 #490071
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Got that false oil tank figured out..... Funny thing is that its actually an oil tank. I been working on,my 72 delta 88 vert and saw the new oil tanks for the hydraulics and mocked it up.... Nice fit. Wont be chrone but it'll wirk. Will post a pic in the morning
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25 Nov 2011 15:22 #490103
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Struck out on the carb holders but finally got the correct part number...16065-037 is wat i'll huntin fot. Got a thread going but no good leads yet. Gotta keep moving with wat I can until then
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25 Nov 2011 16:35 #490113
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