76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

12 Sep 2015 11:08
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Looks like the shop did a great job! Who was it? Ed
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

15 Sep 2015 07:22
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Lacing wheels is easy. kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/415983-new-s...nent&type=raw#416074

Ed, if you're looking for OEM type chroming I heard good things about Economy Plating in Mesquite, TX. The finish isn't that over-restored wet-look alot of places do.
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

15 Sep 2015 13:20
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Ed...
Shop name is Garry,s Polishing and Plating from Georgia.
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1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

16 Sep 2015 10:56
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Added three more things .....
Change Head Light to a H4. 55/60w
Added the Bar Mount Hazard Switch
And a Rear Back Rest / Rack...now my wife and kids will keep there wight off me...lol





1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

16 Sep 2015 13:49
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So two weeks ago I got caught in the rain and with Pods ...bike did not want to run.
So since this bike will be my traveling bike I decided to buy a air box for it.
Came in today....it's from a 75 z1.


Ready for the rain now
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

17 Sep 2015 03:31
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the airbox and mods are worthwhile mods for layin down some miles.
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if momma is happy on the back you spend more time in the wind! :evil:

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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

17 Sep 2015 04:03
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When I was raising my kids, I rode solo. My son got in trouble on the bus, so I had to drop him off and pick him up every day for two months. I couldn't afford it in the truck so I had to use the bike. The only one being punished was me. He had a blast. All the kids would crowd around to see the bike. All the wrong signals. Dad will fix it. That carried on until he didn't graduate High School 7 credits shy even tho I was picking him up after extra classes every day. He was ditching them. :angry: They told me he would have to go to Summer School to graduate. I said NO, he just turned 18 and if he want to, he can get there on his own. 25 miles one way.
He never understood what it meant to be responsible and that's how it stands today. Two kids, I failed with one. :(
That's batting 500 isn't it? :whistle:
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

17 Sep 2015 06:37
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You're gonna love the airbox.

BTW, with the airbox you have to cover the mesh top with plastic when you wash the bike. Water runs town the tank right into it.
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

17 Sep 2015 13:14
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The air box has a open drain plug...next time I wash it I'll check for water in it thou
Thx
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

19 Sep 2015 07:36 - 19 Sep 2015 07:39
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Two more things...found the two cable holder that go on the front 4-way brake block. And also a 75 z1 center stand.
Center stand will be drop off for powder coat next week.




By the way what's difference with the Air Box....love it.
Will be installing one on my z1r next
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

19 Sep 2015 10:03
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I knew you would. B)
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Re: 76Kz900a4 Semi-Restore

20 Sep 2015 11:42
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Lost the baffle during Saturday ride... So I had some materials handy and went to work.









1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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