Stu Pidasole's Build

kz1k wrote:

frame is still square and has kept the same measurements and angles in several places. i need to open it a little more i think. right now its open almost 1/2".

the pivot bolt still slides in and out with ease. was easier than i thought.....even though i still need to do some tweaking.

move over wg,here comes the kz1k frame mod! :woohoo:

When you get the arm in place with the shock mounts all done, bolt your cases in the frame. On the right, rear side of the engine cases, there's a bolt boss that rubbed the swing arm on mine. I had to grind down the swing arm for clearance.

Be sure to have a look at yours As I recall, it was this one that rubbed. Don' grind the cases.

plummen where ya been?

larry, thanks for the heads up.

when centering my rear tire, whats the smartest way to go about it? i saw larry used a laser, and thats cool. but do you center the center of the tire, to the center of the rear frame? not really sure here.

also it seems i may have to fabricate new motor mounts.

That's affirmative on the new engine mount fabrication. For alignment, you need to make sure your rear wheel is parallel with your front wheel. It won't hurt to make sure your swingarm is level in the same plane as your frame.

i wonder if it would be easier to replace the whole cross member and mounts rather piecing it together.
id definately bolt the engine cases into the frame at as many points as possible once you know the frame is straight before doing any major welding to keep it from warping too much out of shape

porchev914 wrote:

That's affirmative on the new engine mount fabrication. For alignment, you need to make sure your rear wheel is parallel with your front wheel. It won't hurt to make sure your swingarm is level in the same plane as your frame.

swingarm is level with frame.....what part of the swingarm......the axle?

because these swingarms are cast weird i dont think they are even on top.....or maybe i can measure from the level ground up....im sure ill take 10 measurements to be sure.

id say check side to side compared to bottem tubes of engine cradle

well i got a hold of the same guy i baught my front and rear end from. i will be buying the front and rear master cylinders, and brake lines from him, including the perch/lever. i also may grab the right and left foot pegs/brake pedal/shifter.

not sure what controls i should get for the bars.

larrycavan wrote:

When you get the arm in place with the shock mounts all done, bolt your cases in the frame. On the right, rear side of the engine cases, there's a bolt boss that rubbed the swing arm on mine. I had to grind down the swing arm for clearance.

Be sure to have a look at yours As I recall, it was this one that rubbed. Don' grind the cases.

that looks perdy.... :ohmy:

my engine is gona be satin black BUT i will have a few polished parts. most prob the bottom side cases. thats if i can be asked to take them apart. haha

hey guys, can i use the hydraulic clutch off the zx7 on my bike? im not really sure....need to know before i buy it. thanks.

you need the master and the slave.it will take some minor modification to the stock cover,but you can make it work.

leon