Woodhead's '77 KZ1000A resto mod attempt.

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26 Jun 2024 15:58 - 26 Jun 2024 15:58 #901387 by zed1015
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Front end is from a '12 ZX6. I'm kinda worrying about it being too short. I found some extenders that tread into the tops but I really can't drop them in the lower clamp any more than what I have em. The diameter gets smaller and they won't clamp tight. Not good!  That's why I need to get it on the floor and see how it's going to work. I'm a short guy so I was thinking that if it comes lower than stock it might be if it my smaller stature. We'll see. Then it's back to the drawing board. Seems like a lot of that!
You should get the front end sorted first then set the rear height to get the correct stance otherwise you will end up with a shopping trolley handling death trap.
With the stock yokes the max increase you can get is 32mm via some simple internal damper rod extensions and if that isn't enough to get sufficient ground clearance you are looking at stepped yokes.
From the pic it does look like you may have quite a bit of stem length protruding through the top bearing.
If that is the case then maybe there is scope to drop the bottom yoke via a spacer under the bottom bearing to sneak a few extra mill for the forks to drop.
Every little helps.

 

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26 Jun 2024 18:11 #901391 by Scirocco
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Hm, i would say, get a longer swing arm (frame pivot to rear axle distance 560 - 600 mm).

 
 
 

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19 Sep 2024 13:54 #904466 by WoodheadB2
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Went to work on the Kawi this last week. Bought some 2008 ZZR600 footpegs and levers and  fabled my own brackets. I'm going to get some real spacers,  they're just temp for fitting purposes. The master cylinder is a 2023 ZX6. Matches the ZX6 rear caliper. 

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19 Sep 2024 14:00 #904467 by WoodheadB2
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Pic of the original Kerker that was on the bike. Blasted it then repaint.  

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20 Sep 2024 00:59 #904481 by Wookie58
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20 Sep 2024 10:00 #904492 by ronnieV
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I'm liking this one ,definitely will be following. Nice work!

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23 Sep 2024 10:56 #904545 by WoodheadB2
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I bought a shift shaft lever off  eBay so I can fit the linkage to the foot lever, then the rear sets will be finished. Next will be getting the shock mounts welded on then I'll have a roller. 

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24 Sep 2024 14:54 - 24 Sep 2024 15:01 #904573 by Scirocco
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Nice work and progress so far !!!

Just a little hint.
I use a 60 mm long clear tube as a brake fluid reservoir.
Easy to check the min./max. fluid level = brake pad wear.
A hydaulic banjo bolt brake switch is more fail safe as a machanic accutated one!

 

 
 
 
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26 Sep 2024 08:33 #904631 by WoodheadB2
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Like the way you think! That  banjo bolt switch is way cool. Where would I find one? How's it hook up? I was thinking of the clear tube reservoir if I can't get the original from the ZX6 to hide somewhere. It's pretty a pretty long hose but until I get the battery box in I won't be able to tell. Hey, you got me motivated to temp it in to see!   I like your bike by the way. Very clean and not overdone. Ya know, red and blue anodized everything and billet handgrips, that kinda stuff. Clean is cool!  I noticed your pegs are ALOT farther back and up from where mine are. I didn't want them to be too radical. How do yours feel? I figured I moved em back from stock about 4 inches and up about an inch. I was also worried about my boot rubbing the clutch cover and scratching it up. Once it up and running if I don't like the placement I'll make new brackets. We'll see. 

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