my kz900 build

I bottomed the lower race into the steering tube. You have to or tightening the upper nut will pull it up in anyways. You will be left with a very small gap at the bottom between the steering tube and lower triple clamp. Oh and don't forget to place the lower dust seal on before the stem bearing or you'll be kicking yourself later.

Later, Doug

Very Nice build Doug! I will be keeping an eye on your build progress.

Cory

Doug thanks for the info...............I snuck home at lunch today....don't tell the boss!!!! AND seated the bottom race all the way up into the tube. I did also put the dust seal on right after removing the old bearing!!!! So I wouldn't forget..........!!! All looks good so far and I'll check the rest when I get home tonight

Homert that looks great so far what plans do you have for the rear, twin shock or mono ?

Re Taper bearings they should be all the way in to the stepped landing in the headstock



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Thanks............this is my first build. I had a '73 Z1 in highschool ..............wish I still had that bike!!!! BUT this was a close second and remembering how poorly the brakes were on it. So I decided a restomod.............so far so good!!! Yes I intend on twin shocks......ZRX units are planned if I can find some. THanks for the info on the tapered bearing race............wasn't sure if it needed to be seated in the stock.

Just a question for all KZ riders ............being I had a '73 would it be wrong to copy the '73 colour scheme on a '76????

Homer

i love using older color schemes in modern builds.

in fact i have a 76 kz900 that is painted the brown and orange 73 colors.
with the kz tank,tail and side covers :whistle: ...
leon

homert1 wrote:
Just a question for all KZ riders ............being I had a '73 would it be wrong to copy the '73 colour scheme on a '76????

Homer

Go for it

Leon, no wonder I had a hard time finding a bike...............you have 'em all!!!! lOL
A picture of said '76 would be appreciated!!! That was the colours of my '73

Well fellow KZ riders, its been a long winter and finally seeing some warmer temperatures. I've been busy over the winter and finally had a chance to push my ol girl out into the sunlight. Just a few little things to complete and then pull apart (again) for final assembly. Still up in the air about paint color but will come but here is how she sits as of yesterday

oh yeah !

love it...

leon

Thanks Leon........hopefully riding in a month or two. And thankyou for the insight on my offset sprocket Heres a few pics of how I did it

that's how ya do it :evil: !

happy to help,

leon