78 KZ 1000 build

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

20 Jun 2024 14:16
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Yes I would like to see the fender pics, thanks

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

20 Jun 2024 15:31
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These are a couple that I had on my phone.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

20 Jun 2024 16:43
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Very nice, I hope mine turns out anywhere close to that. Was the fender a direct fit or did you have to modify and what was it off of if you don't mind my asking?
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

21 Jun 2024 08:00
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It was probably ten years ago when I built that. Can not remember who I purchased that fender from. Possibly Airtech as I used to purchase body parts from them. 

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

21 Jun 2024 08:01
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I do remember painting it separately as I already had the rest of the bodywork done.
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

27 Dec 2024 12:22
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Well, I'm back on my project, haven't done anything since June. We finally have the ZRX swinger to fit and installed. Here is a small issue with the right side rear foot peg mount is hitting it. It looks to me like it is bent inwards and all I have to do is bend back out? 

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

27 Dec 2024 12:34
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Hard to tell from the pics, I would suggest using heat before you bend it back
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

15 Jan 2025 15:16
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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

15 Jan 2025 18:14
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Would suggest you have the chassis setup with wheels on it and at intended ride height before locating the upper mounts.  Weight would be nice if you have the ability to have powertrain in place.  I found my upper mounts needed to be located more forward than where you have them, but it might work for you.

Nice work so far.

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

17 Jan 2025 16:21
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For now I'm going with the stock location. If it needs to be moved after I get it rolling and the engine in place then will tackle then. Thanks for the info!

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Re: 78 KZ 1000 build

17 Jan 2025 18:44
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Understood.  Pages 9-10 of my build have the reasoning and all geometry/measurements laid out if you ever need them.

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