1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

16 Jan 2012 12:10

i had been wondering what had happend to your project.

nice to see some progress.

leon

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1976 kz 900 x 3
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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

16 Jan 2012 14:23

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What rear wheel set up is that? Looks wider than a stock kz1000. Is it just a wider tire or whole rear set up?
Thanks, Please let me know

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

16 Jan 2012 17:31

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I believe it is the original wheel. It's a 16"x3" with a 140 tire on it. I don't see any issue with it rubbing on the swinger.

1980 KZ1000 with a 1982 KZ1000J motor with 1100 pistons and heads, Vance & Hines, 29MM Smooth Bores, Work in Progress
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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

20 Jan 2012 01:08

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ok thanks, i think its cause your tire is not "tall" for lack of better words is why it stood out to me. i have a rear 16 but seems like a "thick" tire.. height wise. Thanks again! and good progress!

1982 Kz750 w/ inverted gsxr front end. (sold) but forever missed
1980 z1000 cafe project w/76kz900 motor in it
80 kz 1000
81 kz1000
79 Yamaha xs 650
1979 kz 1000 LTD
1977 kz 1000 A
1977 kz 650 C
1978 kz 650

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

29 Jan 2012 02:47

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Some more pics. of the rebuild process.

1980 KZ1000 with a 1982 KZ1000J motor with 1100 pistons and heads, Vance & Hines, 29MM Smooth Bores, Work in Progress
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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

29 Jan 2012 02:58

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nice work keep it going

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

30 Jan 2012 20:04

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Here are a few more pics.

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

31 Jan 2012 00:30

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dang thats looking pretty close :ohmy: !

good work,keep us posted.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

04 Apr 2012 00:02

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I had a friend that offered to paint my bike for free. Couldn't pass that up. Candy Blue over Silver Metallic with Silver and Black Stripes. Think ZRX style. Getting her painted and it is about done. It's a garage paint job so it probably won't be perfect. Had to sand the clear coat down a bit and re-shoot do to some dust bunnies, e

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

04 Apr 2012 00:25

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Sweet,nice color,I like the do it your self deal.

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

04 Apr 2012 00:27

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Thanks, it's actually free too. Can't beat it.

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Re: 1980 KZ1000/1100 Frankenbike

09 Jul 2012 02:57

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Finally getting there. Got the valves adjusted and the engine running. Now I just need to button things up and get the rear duck tale and tail light bolted down. Not much left to do.