Patton's Z1

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20 Nov 2010 22:12 #413624 by Kawickrice

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Beautiful bike Patton, SWEEEEEEET

73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL

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04 Oct 2011 00:31 #481276 by clutch

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Nice Z1! May I ask what purpose the steering damper serves? I'm not familiar with what they do on motorcycles...

Southern Maryland, USA

1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...

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04 Oct 2011 09:12 #481309 by Proxy

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Very nice bikes! Sharing a passion with your son is the best for both! Now I want a root beer.....thanks for sharing!

Take it from me cuz I found
If you leave it then somebody else is bound,
To find that treasure, that moment of pleasure,
When yours, it could have been.
1977 KZ650 B1 Being restored to original (Green)
1977 KZ650 B1 Original (Red) Sold
1977 KZ650 B1 Donor Bike for Parts

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04 Oct 2011 09:56 #481313 by peter1958

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clutch wrote: Nice Z1! May I ask what purpose the steering damper serves? I'm not familiar with what they do on motorcycles...

So your handle bars dont hit the gas tank.

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05 Oct 2011 01:46 #481429 by clutch

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peter1958 wrote:
clutch wrote: Nice Z1! May I ask what purpose the steering damper serves? I'm not familiar with what they do on motorcycles...
So your handle bars dont hit the gas tank.

Thanks for the info...might be something I should look into since I put the clipons back on my bike :woohoo:

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05 Oct 2011 03:08 #481441 by mtbspeedfreak

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clutch wrote: Nice Z1! May I ask what purpose the steering damper serves? I'm not familiar with what they do on motorcycles...

A steering damper serves to dampen (ie smooth out) the steering. Many of us hope it'll eliminate the death wobble. These are especially useful for highway cruising when there are water drainage lines carved longitudinally (with the flow of traffic) into the concrete/tarmac.

A steering stop is the little stub that won't allow your handlebars to rotate so far as to hit the tank.

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1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!

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05 Oct 2011 04:13 #481446 by clutch

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mtbspeedfreak wrote:
clutch wrote: Nice Z1! May I ask what purpose the steering damper serves? I'm not familiar with what they do on motorcycles...

A steering damper serves to dampen (ie smooth out) the steering. Many of us hope it'll eliminate the death wobble. These are especially useful for highway cruising when there are water drainage lines carved longitudinally (with the flow of traffic) into the concrete/tarmac.

A steering stop is the little stub that won't allow your handlebars to rotate so far as to hit the tank.

Ok...I want both now lol! BTW...just read your Alaskan Adventure story that you have linked in your signature. I wish I had time to attempt a long ride like that. Must have been awesome (until the problems at least)

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05 Oct 2011 16:29 #481533 by mtbspeedfreak

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clutch wrote:
mtbspeedfreak wrote:
clutch wrote: Nice Z1! May I ask what purpose the steering damper serves? I'm not familiar with what they do on motorcycles...

A steering damper serves to dampen (ie smooth out) the steering. Many of us hope it'll eliminate the death wobble. These are especially useful for highway cruising when there are water drainage lines carved longitudinally (with the flow of traffic) into the concrete/tarmac.

A steering stop is the little stub that won't allow your handlebars to rotate so far as to hit the tank.

Ok...I want both now lol! BTW...just read your Alaskan Adventure story that you have linked in your signature. I wish I had time to attempt a long ride like that. Must have been awesome (until the problems at least)

Haha thanks! It was certainly a trip I'll remember for the rest of my life!

Your bike should already have a steering stop- you should be able to see a nub, about a quarter in in diameter sit out from underneath your frame, right where the lower triple tree is. There should be two bump stops cast into your lower triple tree. Gently and slowly rotate your handlebars- they should stop their rotation before the bars hit the tank. If you're anal like me, throw a soft towel over the tank to ensure you don't scratch anything.

2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!

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