'78 KZ1000 makeover

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09 Dec 2010 14:22 #416126 by porchev914

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If I can keep working, then I'll have a complete bike by April. I still need to get the rest of my cylinder head parts together and another $400 for cams before I send my head to Larry C. Then I need gaskets, seals, offset sprocket, chain, timing chain, carbs and several other miscellaneous parts to get the engine together. I'm trying Tyler, I'm trying :silly:

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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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09 Dec 2010 14:26 #416127 by kz1k

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hey man, if we get done about the same time, lets meet in the middle.....how about jacksonville? lol

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Whats that? Half of my swingarm is missing?!?!?

09 Dec 2010 14:34 #416128 by porchev914

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kz1k wrote:

hey man, if we get done about the same time, lets meet in the middle.....how about jacksonville? lol

I'm pretty sure eastern Texas is about halfway between Cali and Florida bud

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09 Dec 2010 15:07 #416133 by testarossa

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porchev914 wrote:

kz1k wrote:
hey man, if we get done about the same time, lets meet in the middle.....how about jacksonville? lol

I'm pretty sure eastern Texas is about halfway between Cali and Florida bud

You trying to draw me in? Actually Tdub and I were just talking about a get together this summer. Hey Adam, did you catch Larry's post about his work cutoff date? He's planning a big move, and will not be accepting orders for a while. Here's the thread: kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=14&id=415864

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09 Dec 2010 15:10 #416134 by testarossa

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BTW, the clamp that Irishwill sent me to try took about two weeks to get to my house. Looks good. Are you going to have it anodized?

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09 Dec 2010 20:50 #416173 by porchev914

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I plan to have it anodized Josh, and I will probably go with black. It will accent nicely against the bronze anodizing of the fork legs. I had though about doing a different color like red or gold, but I think it would end up looking out of place. Tomorrow I'll get the front tire mounted and start praying it doesn't take 2 weeks to get my triple clamps

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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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09 Dec 2010 23:17 #416175 by testarossa

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Are you going to be able to get your head to Larry before his work cutoff? It would seem to influence your planned finish in April.

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10 Dec 2010 00:06 #416186 by porchev914

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I don't know if I can or not. I still need valves before I can send the head to him, and I don't have a ton of time left. I think I'll give him a call tomorrow and see if I can get away without the cams. If so, then I should be able to pull it off.

FRANKEN Z!
1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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10 Dec 2010 06:18 #416199 by 531blackbanshee

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ah the pressure :woohoo: !
nice trees!(nice work ben,as always) :cheer:

go adam go,you can do it!

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10 Dec 2010 07:28 #416213 by porchev914

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Uhhhhh, yeah, sure I can guys. Lemme just whip up some valves on the ol harbor frieght 3 in 1 machine :woohoo: I was stumped a little, as I had called Kibblewhite and they do not make 37mm J model stainless valves. I need to find another appropriate supplier.

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10 Dec 2010 19:37 #416319 by porchev914

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Now, I finally have a complete front wheel. I am slowly getting closer to having a roller :woohoo:

FRANKEN Z!
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10 Dec 2010 22:13 #416325 by Bad Kaw

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Go man, go!
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82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
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