Raking headset on Z900B frame

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13 Aug 2011 19:47
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Hi, New member here. Am building a street/drag Z900 and am interested if anyone has raked this frame and how they did it. Also can anyone identify my frame as I don't have documents for it. I believe it is a '76 LTD, Frame no. is Z900B-504881.

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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

13 Aug 2011 20:45
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the B in the serial number says ltd to me anyway.how much are you trying to rake the frame,streetbike-dragbike?
have you thought about picking up a differant kz frame to rake,the 900 ltd's are on the scarce side .
id be willing to bet somebody looking to restore a chopped up 900ltd would pay decent money for that origional frame,regular kz900/1000 frames can be picked up pretty cheap B)
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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

13 Aug 2011 21:21
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1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

14 Aug 2011 12:44
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Gaylord wrote: Hi, New member here. Am building a street/drag Z900 and am interested if anyone has raked this frame and how they did it. Also can anyone identify my frame as I don't have documents for it. I believe it is a '76 LTD, Frame no. is Z900B-504881.

there should be a k in front of the z if so then yes it is a 76 ltd 900. as far as rakeing it all depends on how far you want to go as to what can or should be done.
75 z1b
76 kz900ltd
76 kz900
76 kz900-1500
77 kz1000ltd


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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

14 Aug 2011 16:17
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is there a bracket for rear master cylinder welded on frame just under the right rear shock mount?thats a 76 900/ltd only thing B)
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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

14 Aug 2011 22:49
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Just do it!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

18 Aug 2011 09:31
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Here is a nice one. Roy

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-Kawasaki-Kz...&hash=item27bd74f2b6
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

21 Aug 2011 15:39
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Thanks for help identifying my frame. It has the bracket for rear m/cyl so now I know what i've got...
I raked a CBX Honda 6 cyl by cutting the original headset in half vertically, trimming the back top section more than the lower part to achieve the required angle which was 37 degrees and letting in a cleaned up used headset. This way all the original welds to the frame tubes retain their integrity and the new headset is firmly nested into the back half of the original headset tube.Not quite as pretty as some but nice and strong. Wish me luck !!

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Re: Raking headset on Z900B frame

13 Sep 2011 18:27
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Here is another project, It is for sale.
KZ900 with offset bearing plate from Irishwill.
Chromoly swingarm, with struts, and roller bearings for the neck. It has a NYState title





Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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