Doctorot's '78 KZ1000 build

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17 Nov 2017 19:47 #774724 by DoctoRot
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Custom chromoly kick lever for extra clearance. I also machined some bits to accept a Tarozzi rubber to match the foot-pegs. Needs final polish before going to plating

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18 Nov 2017 06:04 #774733 by TexasKZ
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Another cool detail. This build has a lot of custom details that the average enthusiast may never notice, yet all together they create a look that is unique even though most folks will not be able to put their finger on exactly why it is different. Mad attention to detail is one of the things I like most about the bikes from MV Augusta and Sanctuary, and about this build.
Well done, Doc.

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18 Nov 2017 12:42 #774753 by DoctoRot
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Sanctuary has been a huge inspiration for this project; that you would compare this to the Sanctuary builds is extremely flattering. thanks.

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18 Nov 2017 19:19 - 18 Nov 2017 19:24 #774784 by 1slammedkz650
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Being that Im in Canada ,eh! ; ) we dont see many custom bikes up here(compared to the states anyways) and just going through a couple build threads on this board have really been something else.The attention to detail and commitment to a lengthy project is very inspiring ,thanks for sharing this build,This bike is second to none imo ,Great stuff
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18 Nov 2017 23:28 - 18 Nov 2017 23:33 #774790 by DoctoRot
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Thanks for the kind words!

Finally got out on this thing for a spirited ride. did about 100 miles of twisty roads. I am blown away by how good the brake setup is on this, very progressive with great "feel"

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19 Nov 2017 09:03 #774795 by Daftrusty
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You have built a beautiful bike that not only looks good from 10 feet but from inches away. All the perfectly fabricated tiny details combined with the overall design of your bike is amazing.
Great job!

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30 Dec 2017 19:17 - 30 Dec 2017 19:25 #776766 by DoctoRot
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I have been invited to show this bike at The 1 Moto Show in Portland Oregon. So I decided to finish some upgrades I wanted to do from the beginning but shelved the ideas to get this bike on the road. School is finished for the semester so I have no access to the shop, but the show is in 5 weeks so I needed to make progress. Luckily I have cool friends with badass shops that are willing to let me use their tools to get this done. I have been working on a custom 1.5" over chromoly swingarm that is nearly finished. I machined the adjusters and pivot from scratch. Its a little a-symmetrical to deal with chain run, its not perfect but its a good first effort. My buddy recently bought a giant mill table (10'x4') and had it precision ground flat, which is what I used to setup the swing-arm layout on. I also am doing a custom rear brake setup, to ditch the heavy stock parts. I found a rear rotor off a '98 ZX6R and machined a carrier to adapt it to the rear wheel. I'm going to use a tiny Grimeca rear caliper to match the front calipers.
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30 Dec 2017 20:39 #776769 by DoctoRot
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30 Dec 2017 21:16 #776771 by SWest
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With all this fine work I don't see how you couldn't win. GOOD LUCK
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02 Jan 2018 22:20 #776842 by I_Tig_in_piece
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Show off:P Hahahaha! Totally kidding. Bike looks phenom! As everyone else mentioned, any other person not familiar with KZ's wouldn't be able to tell what's upgraded and what's adapted. Like the rear rotor hat. Wish I had a CNC? I know what you mean with the wiring! Loudhvx was kind enough to draw me out a diagram, I was still lost even with a labeled map in front of my face! Lol.. You've got the same problem Ive got (except yours seems figured out) with the foot peg being in the way of the kicker. Something I still need to address. Does your rear brake lever roll backwards so the kicker doesn't slam on it's peg? Check out the dirt bike levers, they have some that the peg folds back.

Excellent work on the bike Doc!!

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03 Jan 2018 07:20 #776850 by Street Fighter LTD
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Makes for a well deserved Bike Of The Month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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