The Mosquito!

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Re: The Mosquito!

25 Feb 2011 12:32

#433379

Tires showed up today, so we dropped off the rims to have them mounted and balanced.
Cleaned up the brakes, greased all the pivot points, packed the wheel bearings and installed new pads.
Rear:

Front:

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:27

#435117

We changed the fork oil, polished up the lowers and isntalled fork gaitors.

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:31

#435119

Here's a shot of the two frames (one titled, one from a parts bike) showing the changes we made.
In the early '80's, nearly every Japanese motorcycle supplier went for the 'cruiser' look. We had to do some chopping and reinforcing to get the frame level for the cafe' racer look we wanted. It's probably stronger now than before.

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:33

#435120

Here's the coil mount my Dad fabbed up and a shot of the modified tank mounts (to mount the Suzuki TS tank to the KZ frame).

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:44

#435122

Worked on the placement of the electrics. This bike had been left outside, unprotected, for who know's how long. The P.O. had severely chopped up the wiring, too.
We'll be stripping it down to the bare minimum and going through it front to back.

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:49

#435123

And she's a roller again!
I went with a taller, narrower tire on the rear. Again, trying to lose some of the "cruiser" look. The guys at www.smalltires.com were a BIG help. Affordable, too...only $108 shipped for two tires and two tubes!

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:52

#435124

I had some rear-sets for the bike, but the frame is just TOO small. I'm 6'1", and when we mocked up the rear-sets, I just about dislocated my hip trying to fit.
We'll be using the stock foot pegs and controls. Doesn't look too bad and greatly simplifies brake/shifter fitment. It also allows me to slide back against the bum stop.

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 05:53

#435125

My girlfriend had been out on her FJ600 and pulled in as we were taking pics. She couldn't help but strike a pose, too.

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Re: The Mosquito!

05 Mar 2011 06:35

#435127

No offense, but she looks way better on the bike than you.

Permanent and perpetual noob.

1979 KZ750 Twin
2009 Kawasaki Versys

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