Frame Bracing??

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Frame Bracing??

27 Mar 2009 15:45

Well, I"m getting closer to starting the '83 750 project build (after gathering a bunch of parts etc) and now I'm wondering about frame bracing. Can anybody tell me where the best spots to brace a frame would be (pics would be great) and what size diameter tubing should be used.

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27 Mar 2009 15:52 - 27 Mar 2009 15:54

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plum has dabbled with bracing.
here is what he has done so far,
about 10% done by all accounts!

kz1000j3, kz1000j1, kz700a1(wifes)& bighorn 350 f9.
www.kz1000r.com

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27 Mar 2009 16:28

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i guess that pretty much says it all!:laugh:

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27 Mar 2009 19:29

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Some info in these posts as well;

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...ew&catid=5&id=243898

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=234046#234697

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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27 Mar 2009 23:14

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PLUMMEN wrote:

i guess that pretty much says it all!:laugh:

I guess they just leave you out, of the conversion?

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Re: Frame Bracing??

28 Mar 2009 04:56

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Thanks much everyone.

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28 Mar 2009 10:01

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kzz1p wrote:

PLUMMEN wrote:

i guess that pretty much says it all!:laugh:

I guess they just leave you out, of the conversion?

thats why i posted all my project pics,to make it self explanitory for future use!:laugh:

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28 Mar 2009 13:26

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28 Mar 2009 13:39

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Re: Frame Bracing??

28 Mar 2009 14:00

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Can you get mount bolts like that for a KZ650 I wonder?

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28 Mar 2009 21:15

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+1 on the KZ650 engine mounts

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28 Mar 2009 21:21

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you can make your own a lot cheaper than you can buy themB)

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