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Big Mikey's 1974 Kawasaki Z1-A
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20 Dec 2017 22:31 - 20 Dec 2017 22:45 #776446
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My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
Last edit: 20 Dec 2017 22:45 by Scirocco.
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02 Jan 2018 20:27 - 02 Jan 2018 20:28 #776840
by Big Mikey
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@Kidkawie
I used a 2003 zx6r swingarm. There's a ton of really good information on this forum for using that swingarm. Old Man Rock has a nice PDF as a how-to within the files on KZrider main-site. I reached out to Leon for help on the pivot portion of my swingarm, and he did a kick-ass job.
High-level of what needs to be done: Pivot needs to be modified to accept stock Z1 bolt / If you go dual rear shocks, the rear caliper needs a new or modified mount / Mounts need to be created for shock(s) / Offset front sprocket to keep chain aligned / If you keep the cable clutch (as opposed to hydraulic), the clutch cover needs some modification to the backside to avoid hitting the new offset front sprocket and chain / Depending on your clearances, may also need to make a guide, roller or both for the chain to avoid damage to chain, frame, engine case or swingarm
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See Scirocco's post
@Slmjim + Z1BEBE
Thank you! You should bite the bullet and do it! Was a ton of fun .... but time consuming and expensive
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I painted the engine with a ceramic coating. I decided to go with Cerakote ( www.cerakotehightemp.com ) and went with one of their Air Cure products. I did some of the loose covers individually and did the rest of the engine lightly assembled (without internals). There is a photo in my earlier post showing the engine lightly assembled. We will see how well the coating holds up to wear and tear...
I used a 2003 zx6r swingarm. There's a ton of really good information on this forum for using that swingarm. Old Man Rock has a nice PDF as a how-to within the files on KZrider main-site. I reached out to Leon for help on the pivot portion of my swingarm, and he did a kick-ass job.
High-level of what needs to be done: Pivot needs to be modified to accept stock Z1 bolt / If you go dual rear shocks, the rear caliper needs a new or modified mount / Mounts need to be created for shock(s) / Offset front sprocket to keep chain aligned / If you keep the cable clutch (as opposed to hydraulic), the clutch cover needs some modification to the backside to avoid hitting the new offset front sprocket and chain / Depending on your clearances, may also need to make a guide, roller or both for the chain to avoid damage to chain, frame, engine case or swingarm
@TexasKZ
See Scirocco's post
@Slmjim + Z1BEBE
Thank you! You should bite the bullet and do it! Was a ton of fun
.... but time consuming and expensive@M_a_t_t
I painted the engine with a ceramic coating. I decided to go with Cerakote ( www.cerakotehightemp.com ) and went with one of their Air Cure products. I did some of the loose covers individually and did the rest of the engine lightly assembled (without internals). There is a photo in my earlier post showing the engine lightly assembled. We will see how well the coating holds up to wear and tear...
Last edit: 02 Jan 2018 20:28 by Big Mikey.
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