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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 20 Oct 2011 01:07 #484238

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you scored :woohoo: !!!!!!

beats a sharp stick in the eye :pinch: :cheer:

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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 31 Oct 2011 22:35 #486390

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So I have been working on the mold for my tail piece for the last week or so, here are some pictures of the process. I just bought some more fiberglass and am starting the first layup in the mold. I'm excited to see how this thing turns out! building the flange first layer of gel coat Fiberglass rough mold cleaned and prepped mold :woohoo:

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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 01 Nov 2011 09:50 #486457

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this would be an awesome solution for those guys that are modifying 81 and later j block 1000's.
a little whack of the rear sub frame and weld a simple little subframe back on use one of these tails and bam,pretty dang sweet.

good work doctorot.

keep us posted,

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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 03 Nov 2011 10:13 #486806

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Hey Doc, I been wanting to replace the old factory shocks on my '81 LTD-1000 but have not had much luck with finding something. What are the shocks you have on there and where did you get them?
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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 03 Nov 2011 20:37 #486885

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MajDSaster wrote: Hey Doc, I been wanting to replace the old factory shocks on my '81 LTD-1000 but have not had much luck with finding something. What are the shocks you have on there and where did you get them?
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the shocks are Works Shocks "billet dirt tracker", I had them powder the smaller spring white. They are not inexpensive unfortunately though, as they build the shock for your order, however I felt good buying USA parts and they look awesome, cant wait to try them out!

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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 08 Nov 2011 22:01 #487690

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So I have been working like crazy on my tail piece. After a few attempts and different materials I was finally able to produce this vacuum bagged beauty. Pretty stoked! I'll get some better pictures one i sand the edges down and get it a little more cleaned up. I have now started to think about how im going to mount it. Right now, the when I sit on the tail, 100% of my weight sits directly on the frame, the way i sculpted the seat part it rests directly on the frame rails including the cross brace in the back (the crosshatched oval part) I'm thinking Ill weld some tabs in the frame that it can bolt to, real simple. However the original tail piece had a mount in the back behind the taillight. Should i put one in there? Its going to stay a single, and I don't see any reason that the back would need to be supported, but if i do put weight there the tail flexes a bit.

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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 08 Nov 2011 22:51 #487706

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Nice looking project Doc! (subscribed) Do you have a link for your gun? Did you outgas the cases & covers before you painted them? (just curious) They sure turned out great! Cheers, Doug
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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 09 Nov 2011 01:46 #487735

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Zedone wrote: Nice looking project Doc! (subscribed) Do you have a link for your gun? Did you outgas the cases & covers before you painted them? (just curious) They sure turned out great! Cheers, Doug


Not sure what outgasing is, but I got my gun here Except they were offering some deal when i bought mine so I got a 1.8 nozzle too. I was very impressed with the quality of the gun for how relatively cheap it is. Also the LVLP design gives very little over spray, well, at least compared to my 2.0 HVLP gun which seems to paint everything within a 5 foot radius of where you are spraying.

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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 09 Nov 2011 02:12 #487743

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KZ250LTD wrote: Nice job on the tailpiece!


+1 Looks great!

Did you decide to go a different way on the handlebars? It looks like you have a new set on there, but I could be wrong...
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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 09 Nov 2011 10:37 #487758

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that turned out sweet! :cheer:

do you think there is any fear of the tail portion cracking over time if it is not supported? :huh:

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1976 kz 900 x 3
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78 KZ1000 build (I'm learnding) 09 Nov 2011 21:37 #487817

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KZ250LTD wrote: Nice job on the tailpiece!


+1 Looks great!

Did you decide to go a different way on the handlebars? It looks like you have a new set on there, but I could be wrong...

those are the same ones but on correctly now, I just turned them over to see what a lower set of bars would feel like. I am going to change the bars, have an idea cooking...

531blackbanshee wrote: that turned out sweet! :cheer:

do you think there is any fear of the tail portion cracking over time if it is not supported? :huh:

leon

I am a little worried, so I am scheming on a way to support it, Its in the works as we speak, Ill post some photos when its done.

Today I removed the shift drum and shift shaft and lubed everything with moly grease and reinstalled, also with new high gear shift fork. I still am curious if I should address this problem; I broke part of this bolt off, but it still holds the spring just fine. Should I get a new one machined or not worry about it?

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