Bike of the Month.
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03 Oct 2016 20:08
Gorgeous ride! And extremely thoughtful advice.

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03 Oct 2016 20:14
Thank you all for your kind words. I want all of you to know that this bike exists because of KZR and its dedicated, kind and knowledgable members. I was a bit under the weather today due to a car accident but I will get you all video of the bike as well as take you for a ride. The bike goes on the Dyno Friday or saturday and I will post those numbers for you all as well. Again, thank you all.
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
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04 Oct 2016 05:40Wow! I didn't know this was your bike. Is this the same bike Forrest and I saw in Jackson Hole? Damn!! If it is it came a LONG WAY! MUCH DESERVED BROTHERkaw-a-holic wrote: Thank you all for your kind words. I want all of you to know that this bike exists because of KZR and its dedicated, kind and knowledgable members. I was a bit under the weather today due to a car accident but I will get you all video of the bike as well as take you for a ride. The bike goes on the Dyno Friday or saturday and I will post those numbers for you all as well. Again, thank you all.
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80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
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05 Oct 2016 18:41saxjonz wrote:Wow! I didn't know this was your bike. Is this the same bike Forrest and I saw in Jackson Hole? Damn!! If it is it came a LONG WAY! MUCH DESERVED BROTHERkaw-a-holic wrote: Thank you all for your kind words. I want all of you to know that this bike exists because of KZR and its dedicated, kind and knowledgable members. I was a bit under the weather today due to a car accident but I will get you all video of the bike as well as take you for a ride. The bike goes on the Dyno Friday or saturday and I will post those numbers for you all as well. Again, thank you all.
It is a sweet Hot Rod

Dave



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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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05 Oct 2016 19:32saxjonz wrote:Wow! I didn't know this was your bike. Is this the same bike Forrest and I saw in Jackson Hole? Damn!! If it is it came a LONG WAY! MUCH DESERVED BROTHERkaw-a-holic wrote: Thank you all for your kind words. I want all of you to know that this bike exists because of KZR and its dedicated, kind and knowledgable members. I was a bit under the weather today due to a car accident but I will get you all video of the bike as well as take you for a ride. The bike goes on the Dyno Friday or saturday and I will post those numbers for you all as well. Again, thank you all.
Yes Lawrence the same bike, thank you for the kind words. Here is a quick look back.
A lot of work indeed!
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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05 Oct 2016 21:45
Here is a little ride along video for you not much excitement as I was taking my buddies camera back to him.
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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06 Oct 2016 03:52
Just hearing that big KZ go through the gears is exciting Jon! Bike sounds great! Any grass around there?
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06 Oct 2016 04:18
Your bike sounds like it's running great

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06 Oct 2016 13:29Grass? That depends on what your talking about out. :silly:KZJOE900 wrote: Just hearing that big KZ go through the gears is exciting Jon! Bike sounds great! Any grass around there?
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06 Oct 2016 13:31bluej58 wrote: Your bike sounds like it's running great
Thanks, plan on getting some Dyno time Friday to get the last few tweaks in..
Jon
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06 Oct 2016 13:52KZJOE900 wrote: Just hearing that big KZ go through the gears is exciting Jon! Bike sounds great! Any grass around there?
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The cities in AZ frown on grass due to water consumption. Crushed gravel is the excepted norm :pinch:
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06 Oct 2016 18:29
Very nice completed project! Lots of commonly available parts as well as tons of one-offs add that personal touch. You can never add up all the time and money as it is a very rewarding payback to have arrived at a bike like this.
Congratulations on a super re-build. Enjoy it.
David
Congratulations on a super re-build. Enjoy it.
David
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KZ1000 project on the bench
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