1976 Kz 900 A4

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27 Jun 2020 12:29 #829108 by calum
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That's an awful lot of nice shiny stuff you've got there :) Looking good.
Will be following this - and harassing you if it stalls :P
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1977 KZ1000 Restomod ( www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/614517-1977-kz1000-restomod )
1980 KZ750H ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/612054-kz750h-restoration )
2000 BMW F650GS
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27 Jun 2020 12:55 #829111 by Mikaw
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calum wrote: Will be following this - and harassing you if it stalls :P


I’d expect nothing less from you! I can take it almost as much as I give it out!
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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27 Jun 2020 17:22 #829160 by Shankkole
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Wow you got a parts pile. Your going for the details I see. Gonna be great build I'm sure ,and its funny how different bikes get in your skin aint it! looking good
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27 Jun 2020 18:11 - 27 Jun 2020 18:12 #829163 by Mikaw
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Got a few more things packed up... The large box is the rear Takasago rim, along with the fork headlight ears and the brake stay on their way to Tripp Plating in NY for rechrome, thank you Z1kzonly. The small box is the crush drive/sprocket carrier off the the vapor hone guy. Scott Beamo in Grand Rapids MI...
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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27 Jun 2020 19:15 #829168 by hardrockminer
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Looks like you'll be wrenching, not riding this summer!

For vintage nuts, bolts and screws....I haven't tried these guys but their stuff looks pretty accurate.

www.japanmotonuts.com/bolts
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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27 Jun 2020 19:32 - 27 Jun 2020 19:33 #829170 by Mikaw
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hardrockminer wrote: Looks like you'll be wrenching, not riding this summer!I’ll sneak in a few while waiting, the postal service will guarantee that!

For vintage nuts, bolts and screws....I haven't tried these guys but their stuff looks pretty accurate.

www.japanmotonuts.com/bolts Great lead. Thank you

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    1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
    1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
    1980 KZ 750 E1
    Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
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    29 Jun 2020 10:40 #829318 by slmjim+Z1BEBE
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    Did the powder coat retain the VIN sticker? Don't see it in the later pics...

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    29 Jun 2020 11:30 #829328 by Mikaw
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    slmjim+Z1BEBE wrote: Did the powder coat retain the VIN sticker? Don't see it in the later pics...

    Good Ridin'
    slmjim & Z1BEBE


    No it did not... I have a reproduction.
    1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
    1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
    1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
    1980 KZ 750 E1
    Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
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    29 Jun 2020 13:22 #829348 by Scirocco
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    No need to hide your frame VIN, i know the missing digits (Z1F-**2*2*) :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
    I rember your bike/frame, it had a bend rear end or swing arm or so...
    My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

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    29 Jun 2020 14:29 #829357 by Mikaw
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    Scirocco wrote: No need to hide your frame VIN, i know the missing digits (Z1F-**2*2*) :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
    I rember your bike/frame, it had a bend rear end or swing arm or so...


    you shush... :P You did help me diagnose the issue... after a took it apart I noticed the rear hub had been laced to a 16" rim seamed to be offset . it wasn't centered in the rim... Im going back to the stock 18" rim so I should be able to fix my offset issue...
    1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
    1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
    1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
    1980 KZ 750 E1
    Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
    Jimi Hendrix.

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    29 Jun 2020 14:35 #829359 by Scirocco
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    Dang, i know my elephant brain don´t forget something special. Only the simple things get lost sometimes, sadly.... :pinch: :pinch: :pinch:
    My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

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    29 Jun 2020 14:42 #829360 by Mikaw
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    You just keep remembering... we all benefit from your experience's... Im sending you Ginkgo Biloba
    1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
    1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
    1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
    1980 KZ 750 E1
    Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
    Jimi Hendrix.

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