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Replied by calum on topic 1977 KZ1000 Restomod
29 Feb 2024 11:03
calum
Had a bit of spare time today so got the swingarm bearings in and the back wheel on. Didn't have enough time to work on the engine - valves/cams are up next so I can't be on a clock like I was today.
Replied by jowek70 on topic 82 kz1000 ground up build
29 Feb 2024 07:43
jowek70
Getting tires mounted on freshly powdered wheels this weekend. Got the brake calipers put back together. Waiting on stem bearings to get the front end put together and swingarm pivot bolt for the rear end. Should have a roller next week.
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Gotsum stuff
17 Feb 2024 18:41
TexasKZ
I must admit, I was kinda expecting an oil thread-like series of responses. Looks like a unanimous response.
Welp, on to a new topic. Once upon a time, I was told that a GSXR 750 axle would fit my GS swingarm and GPz wheel, and would be much lighter since it is hollow. So without checking first, I ordered one. I am now the proud owner of a brand new, shiny axle that is much too large in diameter to fit what I have.
Anybody need one? Is there a hollow axle that really will fit?
Welp, on to a new topic. Once upon a time, I was told that a GSXR 750 axle would fit my GS swingarm and GPz wheel, and would be much lighter since it is hollow. So without checking first, I ordered one. I am now the proud owner of a brand new, shiny axle that is much too large in diameter to fit what I have.
Anybody need one? Is there a hollow axle that really will fit?
Graham fr which stayed with me until around om Sussex UK was created by Z1000A2Graham
01 Feb 2024 01:28 - 01 Feb 2024 17:03
Z1000A2Graham
Hi All,
Joined the forum a while back but been lurking. I was active here (I think) a long while ago, but that may have been under a different name tag. My Zed history (Zee for some)! is that I bought a wonderfully green '78 A2 way back in about '94 which stayed with me until around 2010. It was a US import with a twin disc conversion and a trick braced and chrome swinging arm. I loved that this and rode all over the UK and took it into Europe a few times. Back then I rode a lot so felt very 'at one' with the old heavy lump and so often surprised modern stuff when I overtook them, gently weaving with all my camping gear on the back....
Anyway... back to the present, I missed the green A2 and a red one of the same year fell in my lap for not a lot of money. It was a runner but a bit rough so I decided to rebuild it. As often is the case, life gets in the way and it's taken ages to get it back together. I'm now really close and first start up may well be this weekend (fingers crossed). Another US import which I've converted to twin front disc, engine has been all apart and vapour blasted, everything painted by me in the shed or powder coated, tank repainted etc etc. You know, the things that you do.... It's looking pretty presentable, not perfect but a nice condition runner when its back on the road. Looking forwards to a few fun rides out this year
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Joined the forum a while back but been lurking. I was active here (I think) a long while ago, but that may have been under a different name tag. My Zed history (Zee for some)! is that I bought a wonderfully green '78 A2 way back in about '94 which stayed with me until around 2010. It was a US import with a twin disc conversion and a trick braced and chrome swinging arm. I loved that this and rode all over the UK and took it into Europe a few times. Back then I rode a lot so felt very 'at one' with the old heavy lump and so often surprised modern stuff when I overtook them, gently weaving with all my camping gear on the back....
Anyway... back to the present, I missed the green A2 and a red one of the same year fell in my lap for not a lot of money. It was a runner but a bit rough so I decided to rebuild it. As often is the case, life gets in the way and it's taken ages to get it back together. I'm now really close and first start up may well be this weekend (fingers crossed). Another US import which I've converted to twin front disc, engine has been all apart and vapour blasted, everything painted by me in the shed or powder coated, tank repainted etc etc. You know, the things that you do.... It's looking pretty presentable, not perfect but a nice condition runner when its back on the road. Looking forwards to a few fun rides out this year
Replied by Wookie58 on topic Bike of the Month.
31 Jan 2024 17:03
Wookie58
We are staying in the USA this month for our first twin since the relaunch of BOTM (one of our long term members is also threatening to send me a stroker triple
) , variety is "the spice of life" and Russ has done some great work on this bike. So over to Russ (RustyB1)
I bought the bike in July 2022 for $600.00. It was complete but somewhat rough looking. It was purchased from the original owner, who bought it new in Pennsylvania in Sept. of '76. He moved to the Chicago area in 1983 and was so scared of the big city traffic that he parked it soon after, It was garage-kept but never even started during all those years. When I saw the bike I gave it a good once-over. The engine kicked over freely, it had a clear title and just over 11,000 miles on the clock. I decided to take a chance. I also picked up a parts bike from a friend just in case.
I tore it down to frame and engine after a scrub and pressure wash. Then in no particular order- with help from close friends Jeff & Rob Cleaned out & sealed fuel tank, rebuilt carbs & removed oil pan to ensure that take-up screen wasn't clogged. Adjusted valves repacked wheel bearings and fitted new tires and tubes. NOS 1 pc. cush drive rubber, rebuilt brake callipers & Installed master cylinder/lever from a 2009 650 Ninja to get brake light switch on the lever instead or the inline hydraulic switch.
Replaced body side covers and chain guard with those from a later LTD model and completed a dual disc upgrade for front brakes. Also had rear brake rotor drilled to match front units. Touch-up paint where needed on frame, had the following items powder coated- fork legs, swingarm, headlight ears. turn signal stems, cylinder head cover, gauge pods, mirror brackets, rear grab bars.
Alphabet header was ceramic coated and a new badge made for it. It was on the bike when I bought it!
Had local NAPA store colour match and mix paint into aerosol cans, painted body parts myself using that paint and Martin Senour 2K clearcoat , also in spray cans. Finished that with wet sand, hand rub and hand polish. Installed new seat from Texavina, made custom bracket for tail light/license plate and also modified grab rail into 2 pieces
> -Modified rear fender to move it up and forward about 2", shortened turn signal stalks & added smaller K & S marker lights and I also shortened OEM front fender. Got rid of "3rd leg" on center stand and made custom stop for it. Replaced rear shocks with Ikon Basix plus LOTS of little details.
Start to finish- about 9 months, after putting it all back together (the engine was not disassembled) we hooked up the battery, put fuel in the tank, turned it on & hit the starter button... After sitting idle for 40 years it fired up in about ten seconds and sounded like it had been ridden the day before!!! It sounds great is great fun to ride. I've never owned a twin before- They're a whole different animal I put about 1,300 miles on it this summer and plan on many more in the future.
I bought the bike in July 2022 for $600.00. It was complete but somewhat rough looking. It was purchased from the original owner, who bought it new in Pennsylvania in Sept. of '76. He moved to the Chicago area in 1983 and was so scared of the big city traffic that he parked it soon after, It was garage-kept but never even started during all those years. When I saw the bike I gave it a good once-over. The engine kicked over freely, it had a clear title and just over 11,000 miles on the clock. I decided to take a chance. I also picked up a parts bike from a friend just in case.
I tore it down to frame and engine after a scrub and pressure wash. Then in no particular order- with help from close friends Jeff & Rob Cleaned out & sealed fuel tank, rebuilt carbs & removed oil pan to ensure that take-up screen wasn't clogged. Adjusted valves repacked wheel bearings and fitted new tires and tubes. NOS 1 pc. cush drive rubber, rebuilt brake callipers & Installed master cylinder/lever from a 2009 650 Ninja to get brake light switch on the lever instead or the inline hydraulic switch.
Replaced body side covers and chain guard with those from a later LTD model and completed a dual disc upgrade for front brakes. Also had rear brake rotor drilled to match front units. Touch-up paint where needed on frame, had the following items powder coated- fork legs, swingarm, headlight ears. turn signal stems, cylinder head cover, gauge pods, mirror brackets, rear grab bars.
Alphabet header was ceramic coated and a new badge made for it. It was on the bike when I bought it!
Had local NAPA store colour match and mix paint into aerosol cans, painted body parts myself using that paint and Martin Senour 2K clearcoat , also in spray cans. Finished that with wet sand, hand rub and hand polish. Installed new seat from Texavina, made custom bracket for tail light/license plate and also modified grab rail into 2 pieces
> -Modified rear fender to move it up and forward about 2", shortened turn signal stalks & added smaller K & S marker lights and I also shortened OEM front fender. Got rid of "3rd leg" on center stand and made custom stop for it. Replaced rear shocks with Ikon Basix plus LOTS of little details.
Start to finish- about 9 months, after putting it all back together (the engine was not disassembled) we hooked up the battery, put fuel in the tank, turned it on & hit the starter button... After sitting idle for 40 years it fired up in about ten seconds and sounded like it had been ridden the day before!!! It sounds great is great fun to ride. I've never owned a twin before- They're a whole different animal I put about 1,300 miles on it this summer and plan on many more in the future.
Replied by Kelly E on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
15 Jan 2024 20:57
Kelly E
Those headlight adjusters can be fiddly. I ended up making a new plastic adjustment nut for the 77' KZ 1000LTD out of Delrin, It's cool stuff and you can even cut threads into it. I've also made swingarm bushings for the 78' KL 250 but they are yet to be tested.
Replied by TexasKZ on topic 1981 KZ550 D1 GPZ550 won't start
16 Dec 2023 19:51
TexasKZ
What you describe are classic symptoms of clogged pilot circuits. The only solution is to completely dismantle each carburetor and soak all of the metal parts in strong carburetor cleaner, run a piece of guitar e string through anll of the tiny passageways, blow compressed air through all of the passageways to be 100% sure they are all clear, and replace all of the rubber parts. The slide diaphragms may be reused if they are not torn or full of holes and cracks.
The fittings circled in pink are bowl vents. Each one should have a rubber hose that goes down in front of the swingarm pivot.
The fittings circled in pink are bowl vents. Each one should have a rubber hose that goes down in front of the swingarm pivot.
Replied by DOHC on topic Front Fender Size for 110/80-18
16 Dec 2023 11:35
DOHC
The CALFAB swingarm and Dymag wheels are sweet!
The 1978 KZ1000 Z1R had an 18 front wheel. There is a good chance the fender would bolt on, as the KZ650 has pretty much the same forks. But it has to be a 1978 fender, because the Z1R switched to a 19" front wheel in 1980.
It's possible some of the mid-80s GPz bikes also used an 18" front. I can't recall.
Another option is a fiberglass fender from Airtech. They have a pretty wide range of styles in 18".
www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage-fai...agefendersstreet.htm
But I'll mention that the OEM fenders include a stiff brace as part of the mounting bracket. You'd probably want to add a fork brace of some kind with a fiberglass fender.
The 1978 KZ1000 Z1R had an 18 front wheel. There is a good chance the fender would bolt on, as the KZ650 has pretty much the same forks. But it has to be a 1978 fender, because the Z1R switched to a 19" front wheel in 1980.
It's possible some of the mid-80s GPz bikes also used an 18" front. I can't recall.
Another option is a fiberglass fender from Airtech. They have a pretty wide range of styles in 18".
www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage-fai...agefendersstreet.htm
But I'll mention that the OEM fenders include a stiff brace as part of the mounting bracket. You'd probably want to add a fork brace of some kind with a fiberglass fender.
Replied by Wookie58 on topic Bike of the Month.
01 Dec 2023 00:33
Wookie58
As we move into December (hard to believe we have managed a full twelve months so far since the re-birth of this feature) we are back in the UK for this stunning Harris Magnum from Malcolm (many of you will know I have a weakness for the Magnum range from the brothers Harris) so over to Malcolm for the "low down"It was the late 70s I together with a couple of friends were involved in production racing with an RD400. One weekend we were at Snetterton racetrack in Norfolk when I saw a bike I had never seen before just leaning against the fence, I went over for a look the badge on the tank said “Magnum”. I knew straightaway I was going to have one, a few months later I found one advertised in motorcycle news (a weekly motorcycle newspaper in the UK) for £2500. I had to pay off the finance on the Honda 250 I was currently riding, then went to London to buy my “Harris”. I had to collect it with a trailer because I couldn’t afford to insure it straight away.After having it a couple of years it was time for an upgrade, so it was off to Harris to see what was available. The shopping list ended up being long and expensive!!!
- · Dymag Wheels
- · Lockheed brakes
- · Marzocchi forks
- · Harris yokes
- · New Harris fairing and dual seat
- · And finally off for a custom black paint job
Replied by B-K-Mod on topic Customized Kz750
06 Nov 2023 14:23
B-K-Mod
Sorry for keeping you waiting,
This is a list of the modification that were made.
1- Front suspension, wheel, brake of '94 GSXR 750
2- Complete engine and exhaust from a 2002 ZR-7s 27k km
3- Delete air box with short velocity stack
4- Rear swing arm, whell, suspension, brake from the same 2002 ZR-7S.
5- 3'' clip-on riser from Woodcraft Technologies
This is a list of the modification that were made.
1- Front suspension, wheel, brake of '94 GSXR 750
2- Complete engine and exhaust from a 2002 ZR-7s 27k km
3- Delete air box with short velocity stack
4- Rear swing arm, whell, suspension, brake from the same 2002 ZR-7S.
5- 3'' clip-on riser from Woodcraft Technologies
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