'78 KZ1000 makeover

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

14 Jan 2011 08:02 #422087 by porchev914

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testarossa wrote:

I believe that the steering stops mount to the lower clamp, and they rest against the factory stop on the frame.

Josh is correct, the steering stops bolt on the lower triple at the holes in the same pic located on either side of the stem.
I don't know how much drop I have, I'd have to measure it. Looking at the top profile of the upper clamp it doesn't look like a whole lot. Looking at the bottom profile it looks like more. I thought I remember Irishwill saying 1"?

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

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14 Jan 2011 09:22 #422112 by testarossa

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Looks like about 1/2" from where I'm sitting, but I'm not sure how much influence there is from the underside of the top clamp.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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Whats that? Half of my swingarm is missing?!?!?

14 Jan 2011 10:09 #422122 by porchev914

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I just measured the actual drop, and it is 1/2". I reread Irishwills 1st post in his gullwing thread, and he did say a 1" drop. I'll have to ask him....

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

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14 Jan 2011 10:45 #422126 by testarossa

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How does the thickness of the new clamp compare to the stock GSXR clamp at the steering stem?

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN

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14 Jan 2011 11:17 #422137 by jus1975

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What size forks are these made for? I have a set of zx12 forks that I think ill be using.

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

14 Jan 2011 11:38 #422142 by porchev914

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I'm not sure, I'll have to measure the stocker when I get home. Ben did eliminate one of the spanner nuts under to top triple, so we shave some right there. The new clamp is approximately 7/8" thick at the stem.

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

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14 Jan 2011 11:40 #422143 by porchev914

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jus1975 wrote:

What size forks are these made for? I have a set of zx12 forks that I think ill be using.

2005-2007 (or so?) Gsxr1000 forks. 50mm top, 54mm bottoms.

FRANKEN Z!
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14 Jan 2011 14:38 #422181 by porchev914

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Alright! I found an anodizer not to far away. Their price was great and they were recommended by the shop that blasted my engine cases. 2 day turnaround too, so in Monday morning, out Tuesday afternoon (or so). Watch out, roller coming next week :woohoo:

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

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

14 Jan 2011 14:43 #422182 by porchev914

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On a side note, has anyone ever ordered hardware from Bikebandit? I placed an order for some bike specific nuts and bolts a couple weeks ago. I haven't heard a damn thing since....... :dry:

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

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14 Jan 2011 15:36 #422186 by DoubleDub

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Their M.O. seems to be everything is available on the website until they take a few months to find out that the part is no longer available from suppliers. Some people have great luck, some don't. Seems to depend on what you order.

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14 Jan 2011 15:38 #422187 by DoubleDub

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Also, a buddy of mine had his card compromised and that was the only place he had used it at. Not saying it will happen, just an FYI.

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14 Jan 2011 15:47 #422189 by kz1k

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i used BB a few years back...took a while.

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