Build a part....

I have, a few of them. A front fairing, an oil rerouting manifold for an oil cooler, instrument ant light clusters, front headlights, rear led brake light assemblies, and others. I will provide some pictures later.

Here is the oil routing manifold for my GPz1100

Here is the LED tail light assy. for my GPz1100

Sorry wrong picture in the previous post and this new system won't let me edit. Here is a better picture.

kzz1p wrote:

If you were going to build, design or engineer a motorcycle part, what would it be and why?

I'd design an easy to swap on, and better braking system for the KZs.
A dirrect swap, just bolt on and go (or stop).
Just an upgrade for better braking, rotors that would fit KZ wheels and calipers that fit the kz forks.

I have made several parts so far, but I would like to redo a few of them with something a bit more precise. If I had the time and money I would love to find a way to make a hydraulic clutch adapter for the stock cover. I had to weld mine up and that has led to a few odd problems that a good machined part would not have. Mainly alignment and such of all of the stock holes. My locater dowel was missaligned due to the cover warping with some of the support webs being removed and the welding on a new cover.

So I will throw a smaller slave cylinder in there as well for what I would like to build. Something smaller with more travel than what I currently have.

kzz1p wrote:

PLUMMEN wrote:

if i was a machinist type id love to build myself a 16v head that looks like a stock z1/kz head,but im not so i wont!:laugh:

Now that would be some cool stuff! Small light weight valves at just the right angle. Would you use shims or rocker arms?

rocker arms would be so much easier to adjust

It would be nice if someone would make some of the parts that were never offered separately by Ma Kaw. An example is the little fiber ring that goes on the fork cylinder. Mine were in great shape when I replaced the fork seals, but I can't believe that some don't need to be replaced.

maybe one day ill have time to make the templates for frame brace kits and motor mounts everybody keeps bugging me about :laugh:

An adapter plate or even whole hub that would accomodate modern front rotors and still run spokes. That would be perfect.
Does anyone know of a place I can find this now?

HenryKrinkle wrote:

An adapter plate or even whole hub that would accomodate modern front rotors and still run spokes. That would be perfect.
Does anyone know of a place I can find this now?

Klasmo used to sell hubs that fit Kz spoked rims to Gsxr/ZX/Zrx forks but I think they discontinued them due to the high cost that noone would pay for.

KawiConvert wrote:

If I had the time and money I would love to find a way to make a hydraulic clutch adapter for the stock cover.

Check out my 1000. I was able to place a Zx7 slave inside my stock cover without welding and without too much grinding to the webs. It's not the prettiest but it works well and you can't tell it has hydraulic clutch except for the M/C on the handle bars.


I've designed some parts for my 900. I haven't gotten around to machining the parts but I have 95% of the material needed.

I'm designing my own outboard bearing support with provisions for a hydraulic clutch. It'll also cover up more than the DG or Kosman supports do. I hate the big gaps and the fact the bottom of the starter motor is always hanging out.

I've also designed my own swingarm extensions. I did this for a couple reasons. 1) I can pick up the material and machine it with the help of some buddies for about 25% what some companies charge to do it for you. 2) I can design it to my specs i.e. axle size, caliper hanger, chain adjustment methods, etc. 3) I can say I designed and made it myself if someone asks.

Later, Doug

HenryKrinkle wrote:

An adapter plate or even whole hub that would accomodate modern front rotors and still run spokes. That would be perfect.
Does anyone know of a place I can find this now?

ive already got that one lined up,just need to find rotors with right offset.