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19 Aug 2015 05:43 #686333 by NakedFun
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0Z.Z1R Mk2 wrote: Thanks for that Cory...
Using the same Delkavic headers as yours on my Z1R project.
Yes the ID is 2 1/2" .
After looking at your cool bike have decided to go with this meg.
www.dimecitycycles.com/12-inch-stainless...h-exhaust-pipes.html
Cheers Dave :)


Yep like DCC. They buy those from Cone Engineering ( www.coneeng.com ) who has their entire catalog online and you can buy from them as well. They have a variety of sizes. I went with 2.25" for the previous mid pipe, so now it slipped inside the Dekelvic which made a nice TIG joint.

Cory

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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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19 Aug 2015 11:41 #686377 by Gordy
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Loving how this is progressing. The exhaust looks awesome, I'm getting more tempted by the delkavic day by day!

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19 Aug 2015 12:17 #686381 by NakedFun
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Thanks! I found a tap from the U.S. On EBay. Those Quik Latches use a 3/4"-24 UNF very fine thread. Not easy to come by..... Just incase anyone wondered... Lol

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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22 Aug 2015 17:49 #686772 by NakedFun
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So the latch showed up today. Still waiting on the tap to show. Cool little contraption and I should be able to get it positioned correctly so that it will be under the seat leather and just push down in the right spot to release the seat from the tail and access the glove box.

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Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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30 Aug 2015 17:36 #687933 by NakedFun
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So today was a bit rainy so I put up my 10'x10' and shoved the ZRX out to make some room.

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Started cleaning up, machining a plate for my seat release. Then started pulling the bike apart. Interesting deadlifting the engine with straps and one arm out of the chassis. Got it onto the motorcycle lift. Blocked it up and mounted it to my custom engine cradle.

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It fit pretty well. Using front and rear mounts. Then to get it to the engine stand. Had to get creative since I don't have a cherry picker. A garden hoe, and my tool box, levered the whole assembly up in with the other hand worked it into the engine stand. Took two attempts....

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Noticed where the tanks was rubbing on the frame bracing and my cables. Will need to work on rubber pad placement and cable routing.

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So that is all for now....engine work to begin and powder coating in the next couple weeks.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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30 Aug 2015 18:11 - 30 Aug 2015 18:11 #687949 by 650ed
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If you can't find a suitable solution to prevent the rubbing, you may want to wrap the worn section of the cable with F4 tape to seal it and prevent further wear. This stuff is a non-adhesive tape; instead it is a silicone self-fusing tape. Unlike electrical tape, this stuff sticks to itself when stretched and stays put, but it has no adhesives to turn gooey when exposed to heat and time. It insulates and is not affected by heat, and since you must stretch it to activate it, one roll goes a long way. Because it sticks only to itself it works on anything and can be removed without making a mess. It is usually available on Amazon, but if not eBay has it. It works great. Ed

www.f4tape.com

www.amazon.com/F4-Tape-Self-fusing-Silic...8-2&keywords=f4+tape

www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=f4+tape&_f...2f4+tape%22&_sacat=0

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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30 Aug 2015 18:19 #687951 by NakedFun
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Thanks. Going to use an adhesive lined heat shrink tubing to re seal the cable. It may help once I figure out where the rear tank rubbers are supposed be located and secured. If that doesn't work, some hammer work of the under side should work...lol.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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12 Sep 2015 17:40 #689805 by kzz1king
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Looking good Cory. You ride a 14 Connie? I have been lookingfor the right one for a while now.
Wayne

74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
Home built KZ1000 turbo setup

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532489-74-z-makeover

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13 Sep 2015 09:47 #689875 by NakedFun
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kzz1king wrote: Looking good Cory. You ride a 14 Connie? I have been lookingfor the right one for a while now.
Wayne


Hey Wayne, long time no chat! Yes, that and the ZRX are the other rides. Bought and modded the Connie due to my wife taking an interest in riding with me and wanted a bike that is appropriate for two up comfortable. If you get one, you won't be disappointed.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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05 Oct 2015 01:51 - 05 Oct 2015 01:53 #693378 by NakedFun
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So since we were going to be drowning in rain this past weekend, got to work outside in the garage a bit on Sunday. Heated up the plastic and molded it to the tank and tail like I wanted. Clearanced it for the structural base plate "tunnel" and fitted the rear lock and front tab. Mostly finish the seat pan, but it will still need some finish work and a couple of items. Will trim some foam for it next. That is all other than some rust cleaning from the move.

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Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900
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05 Oct 2015 02:37 #693382 by Street Fighter LTD
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Hi Cory
Hope you are on high ground with all the rain hitting your area.
Maybe we need to do a feature on Kool Projects as well as BOTMs ;)
I have been enjoying your build since the start.
Now Back To Work B)
Dave B) B) B)


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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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05 Oct 2015 04:24 #693398 by NakedFun
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Street Fighter LTD wrote: Hi Cory
Hope you are on high ground with all the rain hitting your area.
Maybe we need to do a feature on Kool Projects as well as BOTMs ;)
I have been enjoying your build since the start.
Now Back To Work B)
Dave B) B) B)


Thanks Dave for the kind words. Yes, we have survived due to sandy soil and "higher" ground here in the low country. Once I get eh foam worked out, will just need to glass the storage pocket into the tail and then the bike will be in pieces for powder coating, so won't be much to see!

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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