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12 Dec 2023 02:12 #892634
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Thanks Howard, I have to say that "my little lathe" has more than paid for itself on this project alone (both in cost and time, over outsourcing) The "jury is still out" on the frame gussets at the front, they are so damn ugly that I may replace with tubingTop notch Wookie !
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14 Jan 2024 10:09 #893962
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With the holidays out of the way I have been back in the garage pushing on with the front end. Bars are on and hand controls "mocked up" ( once I'm happy I will get the risers welded to the top tree) I am trying to use as many OE parts as poss so with much modification I have managed to re-use the original headlamp mount, this secured at the top to a bracket between the tree and the ignition switch which will also serve as a mounting point for the nosecone. Will come as no surprise that obviously now the headlamp bucket wouldn't clear the ignition switch so back out with the cutting and welding tools. Lots of fiddling but I am happy with the results (even managed to modify and re-fit the original headlamp adjuster) so onwards and upwards
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15 Jan 2024 20:57 #894028
by Kelly E
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
And more
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Those headlight adjusters can be fiddly. I ended up making a new plastic adjustment nut for the 77' KZ 1000LTD out of Delrin, It's cool stuff and you can even cut threads into it. I've also made swingarm bushings for the 78' KL 250 but they are yet to be tested.
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours
And more
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28 Jan 2024 09:28 #894526
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Still pushing forward, slowly but still progress. I've mounted a second brake splitter for the clutch & made the mounting bracket for the instruments. I wanted to re-use the insignia, cover on the bottom tree but of course it didn't fit the new front end, so back out with the glue and "hot stapler"
I am happy with the look and the fit but the paint needs some work, my fault for trying to rush when it's cold and slow to dry.
I am happy with the look and the fit but the paint needs some work, my fault for trying to rush when it's cold and slow to dry.
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04 Feb 2024 11:50 - 04 Feb 2024 11:52 #894830
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I have been back on the plastic again this weekend working on the nose cone, it's only a cheap universal EBay item but I liked the shape (couldn't believe how hard it was to find something I liked that didn't look like it belonged on a space ship) As you can probably imagine it looked right but didn't "fit for shit" so I am in the process of tailoring it and adding some reinforcement (fortunately it's ABS so easy to work with) My intention is to "manipulate" the plastic so hopefully it will look like it belongs there
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05 Feb 2024 03:17 - 05 Feb 2024 03:35 #894876
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'81 GPz 550 D1
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/our-forum/11-projects/61...-elr-tribute?start=0
'82 Yamaha YB100 Fizzie
'79 Suzuki GT200 X5 TWO STROKE TWIN - SMOKER!
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Lookin' good Wookie!
Once you've painted your tank, consider protecting it, at the triple-clamp / head bearing area... I've used 6mm / ¼” fish-tank air tubing, split length-wise with a razor blade.
More than once, I've avoided tears when removing / installing the tank...
H.
Once you've painted your tank, consider protecting it, at the triple-clamp / head bearing area... I've used 6mm / ¼” fish-tank air tubing, split length-wise with a razor blade.
More than once, I've avoided tears when removing / installing the tank...
H.
'81 GPz 550 D1
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/our-forum/11-projects/61...-elr-tribute?start=0
'82 Yamaha YB100 Fizzie
'79 Suzuki GT200 X5 TWO STROKE TWIN - SMOKER!
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05 Feb 2024 04:10 #894878
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Thanks Howard, great tip for edge protection
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