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20 Oct 2013 13:31 #610626
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Hello everyone.
I have a 77 1000 A It's my daily rider, the weather is getting cooler and I am considering some wind protection, wondering if anyone has tried fitting fairings and windscreen from a newer model or different maker to this model bike. Not really interested in the old style windjammer faring. Looking for something a little more aerodynamic that I might be able to fit up with minimal effort and be able to remove when the warmer weather returns.
Suggestions, comments.
Thanks in advance
I have a 77 1000 A It's my daily rider, the weather is getting cooler and I am considering some wind protection, wondering if anyone has tried fitting fairings and windscreen from a newer model or different maker to this model bike. Not really interested in the old style windjammer faring. Looking for something a little more aerodynamic that I might be able to fit up with minimal effort and be able to remove when the warmer weather returns.
Suggestions, comments.
Thanks in advance
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20 Oct 2013 17:35 - 20 Oct 2013 17:38 #610638
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Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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This is my second Shoei FM-2 NOS $115.00 eBay delivered. I have owned. Works well especially at highway speeds. Will not protect your face completely from the wind, you will need a full face helmet for that. It does however help protect your chest and you can always tuck behind if you find to get your head out of the wind.
This gives you an idea on height.
This gives you an idea on height.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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20 Oct 2013 18:21 #610641
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
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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J and P cycle carry lots of good choices that can easily be quick connected or removed
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
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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21 Oct 2013 17:42 #610735
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National cycle windshield.... after you have the mounts on the bike it pops on and off in less than 15 seconds with no Tools. and I'm pretty sure they have biger ones that cover the hands and part of the hip
1978 LTD B2 smashed
1978 Z1R D1
1978 A2
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National cycle windshield.... after you have the mounts on the bike it pops on and off in less than 15 seconds with no Tools. and I'm pretty sure they have biger ones that cover the hands and part of the hip
1978 LTD B2 smashed
1978 Z1R D1
1978 A2
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24 Oct 2013 16:31 #611054
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I use a full face helmet, carhart bibs, tour master jacket, gauntlet gloves and had a national cycle windshield at one time but the windshield didn't do enough for the hands. I live in Michigan and have no problem riding late in the season but the ride to work is 35 miles at 3am on the freeway, not bad around 40 deg but at temps below that it gets sketchy. I was thinking more along the lines of plastics from a Connie or something similar.
Thanks
I use a full face helmet, carhart bibs, tour master jacket, gauntlet gloves and had a national cycle windshield at one time but the windshield didn't do enough for the hands. I live in Michigan and have no problem riding late in the season but the ride to work is 35 miles at 3am on the freeway, not bad around 40 deg but at temps below that it gets sketchy. I was thinking more along the lines of plastics from a Connie or something similar.
Thanks
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24 Oct 2013 17:15 - 24 Oct 2013 17:57 #611061
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2-76 kz900
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Might want to check KZr Classifieds forum.
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24 Oct 2013 22:33 #611081
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74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
Home built KZ1000 turbo setup
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build
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I suggest a Connie! I have seen nice early models fro under a 1000. Fantastic weather protection makes it a great cold weather bike.
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74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
Home built KZ1000 turbo setup
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532489-74-z-makeover
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