kz1000 street/drag build

Replied by mark1122 on topic starting kz1000 build

Nice work Jordan. Keep at it man.

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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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Replied by jordan on topic starting kz1000 build

Here is a few pics of the 96 zx6 front end i just won on ebay.

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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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Replied by jordan on topic starting kz1000 build

Also, I did a little work on the zx9 rim i am using on the rear.

Hit the outer lip with 120 grit sandpaper to get the paint off.

Finsihed off with 1000 grit sandpaper and a little polish.

Finished product. Still need to clean it up a little bit, but overall i think it turned out well. Will do the same to the front rim whenever i get one.

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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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Replied by PLUMMEN on topic starting kz1000 build

looking good,thats a big jump from 120 to 1000 grit ya might want to try 220,320 ..... to make it easier to get sanding scratches out.

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Replied by jordan on topic starting kz1000 build

I just ended with the 1000 grit, but i used 220 400-500, and a few other papers in between. The sanding scratches are still visible, but after 4 hours of sanding i decided to put the sandpaper down before i went crazy. I kinda like the brushed look and it is still very shiny.

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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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Replied by PLUMMEN on topic starting kz1000 build

yeah sanding sucks but its the secret to success!:laugh: anyway if you can get the majority of scratches out take a bar of ivory soap and rub it on the bare aluminum then go over it with fine steel wool,see if you like that finish.thats how i used to finish aluminum interior panels on race cars.

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Replied by irishwill on topic kz1000 street/drag build

Nice work kid!!!
I love to see people do there own thing...and these old bikes are a gas...heres one I did a couple of years ago...gsxr front and rear 1385 kit with a promod n2o kit
ran 8.85@158mph no slick or wheelie bar

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Replied by irishwill on topic kz1000 street/drag build

here is another pic ...Rock falls wi. I think

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Replied by jordan on topic kz1000 street/drag build

WOW, thats exactly the look i am going for with this bike. Right down to the old school paint scheme. The way i picture this bike when it is done, is almost identical to yours. Except i am giong with the 74 z1a paint scheme.

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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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Replied by jordan on topic kz1000 street/drag build

just noticed you did your ris like how i am doing mine 2. looks just as kickass as i pictured. Great minds think alikeB)

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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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