82 kz1000 ground up build

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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

20 Jun 2024 13:52
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I really like your choice of color. I think the brown seat would look awesome.
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

21 Jun 2024 04:25
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My welder thought the same thing but i dont think it would add anything since the cylinder head acts as the tube in that location already; the welded mounts bolt solid to the engine head and those are intended to be a stress member of the frame in the original bike.  I think a smaller diameter solid shaft in the OEM location should suffice.  Might be worth modeling up and seeing how it bends at work in my modeling software.

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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

21 Jun 2024 04:44
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jowek70 wrote:
My welder thought the same thing but i dont think it would add anything since the cylinder head acts as the tube in that location already; the welded mounts bolt solid to the engine head and those are intended to be a stress member of the frame in the original bike.  I think a smaller diameter solid shaft in the OEM location should suffice.  Might be worth modeling up and seeing how it bends at work in my modeling software.
Sounds like a plan (I tend to be over cautious with these things, the only thing I would say is the donor chassis being much newer is probably significantly stiffer so probably subjects the head casting to less "twisting forces") 
Bike looks great (poss a future BOTM) 
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

21 Jun 2024 07:43
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no worries, appreciate the input!
and thanks for the compliments will do once she's ready.
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

02 Jul 2024 19:05
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No pics sorry but have the pod filters installed on the TB’s and TB cables are on.
going to have to modify the frame a bit to clear the chain though, even with a 520 chain and sprockets and an offset front sprocket (17mm) it still rubs.
interesting that this exact setup, with stock engine, worked without issue when I did this on my dads 77 kz1000.

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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

01 Nov 2024 08:46
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Been awhile since last update; in the coming weeks i'll be getting the fueling system together, modifying the frame, finishing up the electronics and getting my dyno appointment set up.
Planning on spring time completion, sometime in february 2025.

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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

18 Dec 2024 08:40
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Man this fuel system is killing me, might try to retrofit the OEM 03-06 z1000 pump or my other idea is to run a return line from the inline fuel pressure regulator before the fuel rail.    
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

06 Jan 2025 20:56
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What's the trouble with your FPR/fuel system?

Gorgeous bike, by the way!

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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

19 Feb 2025 07:02
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What's the trouble with your FPR/fuel system?

Gorgeous bike, by the way!


Thanks for the compliments, i appreciate it!
I ended up going with an auxilliary FPR since i'm running an in line fuel pump, just need to lay everything out now.

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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build

19 Feb 2025 07:02
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I decided to go with a black seat since i could not get the brown i wanted from the supplier. 

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