KZ1000P conversion.
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22 Nov 2018 17:51 - 22 Nov 2018 17:52ThatGPzGuy wrote: Soda blasting is an option. Cheaper than a sand blaster but not as effective as or fast.
To speed things up you can use some aircraft paint stripper. It loosens up the paint and once dry the blaster finishes the job. Just don't get it on stuff you don't want to repaint.
That gallon jug in the picture is industrial paint stripper. It's working well.
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24 Nov 2018 15:36 - 24 Nov 2018 15:47
Ive ordered a few parts, most importantly a 81-82 kz1000 carb kit, intake boots and a factory air filter.
The pilot jets seem to have an issue and my intakes are cracking , so this should cure those issues.
The pilot jets seem to have an issue and my intakes are cracking , so this should cure those issues.
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25 Nov 2018 07:51
I had to stretch my exhaust out about 4-5 inches because the Kerker bracket ends up on that frame loop that the rear master cylinder mounts to. I went to an auto parts store and purchased an off the shelf pipe extension and cut it fit. No big deal. I could have modified the frame but that would have started a whole other project with the rear brakes. I just want to keep it simple .
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25 Nov 2018 09:37
2.5” x 18” I think was the piece I bought. Also I made a lever for the rear brake lever out of 1/2” cold rolled
and just welded it to the bell crank from the master cylinder. Not very complicated, maybe some day I’ll engineer a Rube Goldberg linkage for it but for today we just ride.
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27 Nov 2018 02:36
Foot controls came in, might be able to get to those this weekend.
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27 Nov 2018 02:37
The pipes are Delkavic. They look nice.
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27 Nov 2018 07:56 - 27 Nov 2018 09:03Jimbo302 wrote: Foot controls came in, might be able to get to those this weekend.
These foot pegs look ok, if they fit properly. It seems the floorboards are one of the more difficult things to eliminate. All in all, I think you are on the right track. from what I see you ordering with the carb kits and rubber carb holders etc, The bike should respond nicely.
I have the Dlekevic exhaust on my bike, and it sounds pretty knarly. lol
There is a 82 Kz1000P for sale on this site, located in western mo. Check this one out. I think it looks pretty nice.
www.kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/609652-1982-kz1000p#794176
your bike looks great!
1981 Kawasaki Kz1000K1
Located in the Saint Louis, Missouri Area.
Located in the Saint Louis, Missouri Area.
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27 Nov 2018 11:04
z1 enterprises was my main source for carb parts.
Jimbo302 wrote:Ed_in_Miami wrote: Cool project...!
I will be watching and taking notes.
No, I'm taking notes from your thread.
Yours looks fantastic, where did you get your carb kit?
This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!
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27 Nov 2018 13:41old_kaw wrote:Jimbo302 wrote: Foot controls came in, might be able to get to those this weekend.
These foot pegs look ok, if they fit properly. It seems the floorboards are one of the more difficult things to eliminate. All in all, I think you are on the right track. from what I see you ordering with the carb kits and rubber carb holders etc, The bike should respond nicely.
I have the Dlekevic exhaust on my bike, and it sounds pretty knarly. lol
There is a 82 Kz1000P for sale on this site, located in western mo. Check this one out. I think it looks pretty nice.
www.kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/609652-1982-kz1000p#794176
your bike looks great!
I'm hoping I can make these pieces work.
Your bike looks very nice, is that a CSR?
I honestly wish I could pick that bike in the classifieds up, it looks like a deal.
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