Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

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23 Mar 2010 19:36 #355733 by testarossa
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Well, I did get the brake pedal side rearset to the same point that I have the shifter side. No pictures today. I spent considerable time game planning the master cylinder mount, brake pedal return spring, brake light switch and how they relate to the brake pedal. I hope to achieve a substantially more sleek look than the GSXR setup. I also figured out the shopping list for z1e.

Hoping to get my integrated led taillight with sequential turn signals tomorrow. I ordered the taillight and a windshield for the zx-10r from the same ebay seller. The windshield got here today, so.... No combined shipping.:angry:

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23 Mar 2010 21:30 #355751 by porchev914
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The planning takes the longest...and in the case of rearsets, there is quite a bit of complex geometry involved in a tight package. Keep up the good work Josh, I know you'll post good pics when you have them.

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24 Mar 2010 06:32 #355785 by mark1122
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testarossa wrote:

Well, I did get the brake pedal side rearset to the same point that I have the shifter side. No pictures today. I spent considerable time game planning the master cylinder mount, brake pedal return spring, brake light switch and how they relate to the brake pedal. I hope to achieve a substantially more sleek look than the GSXR setup. I also figured out the shopping list for z1e.

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This might be of some use to u Josh. it allows u to eliminate the brake light switch, and it's spring, mounting issue.
Mine works great.

www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=3380

Good old Z1e came through for me again.B)

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24 Mar 2010 06:41 #355790 by testarossa
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Thanks mark. Guess I'll have to check that out when I get home. My PC at work doesn't want to go to Z1E, ever!:angry:

Adam, your right about that brake side rearset. I could just copy the GSXR geometry, but I am lengthening the lever to accomodate my above average boots. This changes all of the lenghts if you want to have the same pedal stroke to acheive the proper brake function.

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24 Mar 2010 06:45 #355792 by trianglelaguna
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good too cause braking will be often

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24 Mar 2010 06:50 #355794 by testarossa
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You sure came up with that picture fast. Are those from the Trianglelaguna collection?

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24 Mar 2010 07:52 #355806 by mark1122
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testarossa wrote:

Thanks mark. Guess I'll have to check that out when I get home. My PC at work doesn't want to go to Z1E, ever!:angry:

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How about i bring z1e to u then.:P
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24 Mar 2010 08:17 #355812 by testarossa
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Thanks man! I actually managed to get to Z1E. I just had to switch to Firefox. IE wasn't doing the trick. I might wind up using that switch. Good thinking.

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24 Mar 2010 08:19 #355813 by StreetfighterKz
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That's what I plan on doing for the rear M/C on my 900. Simple, easy, and fairly inexpensive.

Later, Doug

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25 Mar 2010 09:18 #356042 by porchev914
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Is that a switch that replaces the banjo bolt? If so, I'll need one of those too! How're the rearsets coming along Josh?

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25 Mar 2010 10:49 #356051 by testarossa
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Yeah you just pop that in place of the banjo bolt on the caliper. The rearsets are coming slowly. I had one of "those" days yesterday. Everything was fine until I got home. I am pleased to report that my taillight did come in, and I think that it will do just fine. It's supposed to fit a 03-05 R6, and it fits nicely if you turn it upside down. Any attempt to film this thing with my camera phone resulted in red glare, so here's the ebay listing: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05-Yamaha-R6-...fPartsQ5fAccessories

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25 Mar 2010 11:09 #356054 by porchev914
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I wonder if you could use that banjo switch at the master cylinder instead and avoid running wires back to the rear wheel. I like the functions your tailight came with. I'm interested to see how it looks tucked up against the tail. Could you take a pic for us? Just put some tape over the lense to eliminate reflection from the flash :lol:

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