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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 13 Aug 2019 14:41 #809138

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Looks wise I think it's perfect.
Not as comfy as the stock seat but way more comfortable than my $600.00 Sargent seat on my ducati, and that was a improvement over the stock seat.
So feels great to me.
Probably sell the stock seat and buy more parts.
Looking for a oil cooler and fittings now.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 14 Aug 2019 18:55 #809183

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Bulletkz wrote: Looks wise I think it's perfect.
Not as comfy as the stock seat but way more comfortable than my $600.00 Sargent seat on my ducati, and that was a improvement over the stock seat.
So feels great to me.
Probably sell the stock seat and buy more parts.
Looking for a oil cooler and fittings now.


The bike looks great!
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 03 Oct 2019 17:19 #811731

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Got some work done on it.
The new front is on.
Forks are rebuilt with 3/4 " spacers.
I welded brackets on the upper tree and a steering stop / steering damper bracket.
Polished everything and put some new rubber on it.
Starting on the rear next.

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 17 Oct 2019 09:59 #812596

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Just did a test fit. There is no way that zx7 swingarm will fit.
Even if I took all I safely could off the swingarm and frame I would still need 3/8 .
Guess I will start shopping for a zx6 or 636 swingarm.
Glad I smoothed and polished this one first.
Probably scrap it with the zx7 frame.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 17 Oct 2019 12:54 #812606

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GSXR 600 swingarm dropped right into my frame.

In fact,this is a list Leon made when I was looking for a suitable swingarm;
97-03 gsxr 600 (no upper brace)
92 gsxr 1100 (no upper or lower brace)
those should install much like the gs arm.

these will take some modification but have been used on kz's in the past (and present)

99-07 busa needs upper brace removed(possibly lower brace added)
03-04 zx6/636 needs the pivot machined narrower
01-05 fz1 needs the pivot machined narrower
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550
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(CBX750)
GSF600
KZ1000CSR
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 20 Oct 2019 06:04 #812748

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Ordered a zx6 swingarmon flea bay , working on the new taillight and plate bracket while I wait. I will probably start on the zx7 rearsets too
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 20 Oct 2019 12:06 #812776

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What do you all think these are worth?
Its all in great condition, just put on the new tires so I could ride it for a few miles so I knew it was running right before the build.
Would be nice to start recouping some money to finish it.
Not having any luck selling the parts off the zx7r parts bike .
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 20 Oct 2019 16:42 #812796

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Where do you live?
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 20 Oct 2019 19:44 #812801

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Hi how you doing .. this is my kz build . how it more or less was when I got it altho, I had taken the four foot high sissy bar off and the vetter fairing before that pic . i built mine with zx9r 1995 front end and zx9r wheels . I also fitted a gsxr 600 swing arm from 2003 .. of Couse a lot more mods then listed .. one thing people make the mistake on with kz resto mods is not enough ground clearance so watch that esp if you like to ride hard .. im looking forward to seeing more of your project as you move on with it .. im just starting another one .. I bought a bare frame from a breakers yard and just fitted a zrx1100 front end in the process of finding all my other bits .. keep us updated with your project :)
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 22 Oct 2019 16:43 #812872

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 23 Oct 2019 13:14 #812908

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can't wait to see how this turns out.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 26 Oct 2019 07:16 #813053

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 29 Oct 2019 04:19 #813206

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The zx6 swingarm fits much better .
Spent a day stripping and polishing it first.
I took a1/8 off the width and enlarged the holes to use the zx6 bolt. Now I got to make some brackets ,mounts and frame bracing.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 01 Nov 2019 06:52 #813368

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Got all the fab work finished.
Rear pegs installed.
Next will be making gsxr rearsets fit and facing up a battery tray.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 25 Nov 2019 06:30 #814515

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Got some aftermarketgsxr rearsets.
Made some adapters and a kickstandstop.
The kickstand hangs a bit low but I don't think it will rub but will keep a eye on it.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 25 Nov 2019 07:34 #814518

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looks good!

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 07 Dec 2019 06:26 #815027

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Finally got to take it for a test ride.
A few bugs to work out but I was surprised how well it worked out.
It rides , handles and stops so much better than stock.
I had a stock kz guy over buying parts and was trying to tell me it was going to be much heavier, but I knew it was going to be lighter.
The thing I like best is how light it feels now.
Now I'm trying to decide on the paint.
I am a artist and custom painter but I really like it in plain black.
Though about blue pearl and metallic or some red stockish graphics. Mabe airbrushed true fire flames.
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 07 Dec 2019 06:36 #815028

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Classic black and shiny aluminum is hard to beat.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 07 Dec 2019 07:35 #815036

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A real beauty !!!!!!!!!
Get it painted and I would Love to do a Bike of the Month feature on your bike
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Time to turn my kz1000 into a resto mod. 08 Dec 2019 12:16 #815087

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Nice work! whats the final weight?
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