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Doctorot's '78 KZ1000 build
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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
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DoctoRot post=860390I bought this repro kush rubber by PMC from Webike and the fit is perfect, zero slop.
As Mikaw said, it's nice that reproductions are available. The cush-drive in my Z1R still feels tight, but it hadn't occurred to me until now that it might have become really hard and stiff over the years, like all of the other rubber pieces, and might not actually be doing a great job a a shock damper any longer.
How does the new replacement feel relative to the vintage part?
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
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My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
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Better in every measurable way. PMC always makes high quality stuff. It was $105 shipped from japan the dampers for the Z1 and MKII are cheaper, came in about a week - I love WeBike.
DoctoRot post=860390I bought this repro kush rubber by PMC from Webike and the fit is perfect, zero slop.
As Mikaw said, it's nice that reproductions are available. The cush-drive in my Z1R still feels tight, but it hadn't occurred to me until now that it might have become really hard and stiff over the years, like all of the other rubber pieces, and might not actually be doing a great job a a shock damper any longer.
How does the new replacement feel relative to the vintage part?
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I run those same Oury grips on all my vintage bikes except the GPz. Love 'em.
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
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I think i will at the very least make some axle sliders since i have a hollow axles. That would have prevented all the damage to the swingarm which is a big ol' bummer. The tubular crash bars/cages that i've seen on KZs are really unappealing to me on a custom like this. They look OK on a stockish bike. The sliders that Sanctuary/Bulldock use on their builds don't really seem like they would do much. Not sure what to do yet.Damn, that sucks but this shit happens to the best rider (me too). Time to think about some crash bars/pads?
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