Just seeking some direction:)

After 5 years I'm finally starting on my '78 KZ 1000 project. The goal is to have a solid, reliable 10 second street machine. I already have some 34mm roundslides and a Dyna S ignition. I should also mention it has a Vance and Hines 4 into 1 exhaust. Can I get away using my exsisting parts with some more aggresive cams and gearing? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

octanemoto wrote:

After 5 years I'm finally starting on my '78 KZ 1000 project. The goal is to have a solid, reliable 10 second street machine. I already have some 34mm roundslides and a Dyna S ignition. I should also mention it has a Vance and Hines 4 into 1 exhaust. Can I get away using my exsisting parts with some more aggresive cams and gearing? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Welcome Aboard, octanemoto! You've come to the right place. :woohoo:

Ouestion please -- Is "10 sec" referring to anything under 11 sec?

Good Luck with the build!

Hi, Thanks for your response;) Ideally I'm looking to go 10.40s ( well under 11 seconds).

as the old saying goes, how much money do you have, thats how fast you will go.

there are a number of things, big valves, big bore, big cams, crank work, on and on.
what is the budget for the project

It would be fun to see some pics of the before and after progress as well.

Hi -
I'll post some pictures soon. The snow is finally starting to disappear. When I disassembled the bike, I noticed the engine was not only strong, but exceptionally clean inside. I was hoping I just might get away with cams vs a big bore kit. I had also considered the use of nitrous. I'm also envisoning a 4" over swing arm. I've earmarked between $1800.00 to $2000.00 for the project. I hope this information will help. Thanks for the responses!

Does anyone know a good source for a swingarm?