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Piston Hole Kz1000LTD 1982
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05 Apr 2024 16:25 - 05 Apr 2024 16:58 #897300
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Engine and frame have been reunited again. Let's go!
Last edit: 05 Apr 2024 16:58 by cartal. Reason: Pic add
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08 Apr 2024 14:16 #897390
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Wookie, your parts look amazing!
I just love this part. Is like building a full size puzzle…
I just love this part. Is like building a full size puzzle…
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12 Apr 2024 16:46 #897584
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Had to wait for new swing arm rollers to come through. Old ones were totally destroyed and. Made no sense to use them with new bearings.
i was dreading this, but getting the bearings in the freezer for a while and lots of oil made it really simple. Moving on….
i was dreading this, but getting the bearings in the freezer for a while and lots of oil made it really simple. Moving on….
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13 Apr 2024 14:37 #897604
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationBonjour de France.
J'ai trouvé cet autocollant ici :
C'est pour Z 1000 J mais c'est le même pour la 1000 LTD
J'ai trouvé cet autocollant ici :
C'est pour Z 1000 J mais c'est le même pour la 1000 LTD
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25 Apr 2024 03:20 #898095
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Have not been posting for a while; I don´t want to get too intense and bore you guys. Some steady advance on the project. Here´s how it is standing: Going throught the wiring. Some wires have been cut and joined. The lightning support box was missing and wiring redone. Trying to figure out routing, but it´s a question of trial and error.
Engine looks beautiful on the freshly painted frame... love it!
Another post coming with a question on shocks...
Engine looks beautiful on the freshly painted frame... love it!
Another post coming with a question on shocks...
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25 Apr 2024 03:22 - 25 Apr 2024 03:24 #898096
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One more engine pic...
Then, a little detail I really wanted to get done in this bike. Oil pressure gauge.
Then, a little detail I really wanted to get done in this bike. Oil pressure gauge.
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25 Apr 2024 03:28 #898097
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Here´s the shock question. I bought a set of Yamaha SR500 shocks from YSS. They were 20 euro at a flea market, and are brand new... and they look awesome.
They are 2 cm shorter than the original, which I believe is no problem; but I am concerned if they will be able to hold the weight of the LTD, as the SR is an 80kg lighter bike.
Have installed one (provisionally), and I love the looks.
What do you think?
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They are 2 cm shorter than the original, which I believe is no problem; but I am concerned if they will be able to hold the weight of the LTD, as the SR is an 80kg lighter bike.
Have installed one (provisionally), and I love the looks.
What do you think?
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25 Apr 2024 04:18 #898101
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Hi Carlos, bike is looking really good.
A couple of things (IMHO) the oil pressure gauge is a useful addition but I think the scale is too great for the extremely low pressure these roller bearing cranks run at which I believe is around 3.0psi (check the manual) I have put a picture below of one I think would be better
With the shocks, given that they are already shorter than stock and the spring rates are intended for a much lighter bike I think the rear end will sit very low and the handling is likely to be "interesting"
PS: Hope you don't feel I'm being negative
A couple of things (IMHO) the oil pressure gauge is a useful addition but I think the scale is too great for the extremely low pressure these roller bearing cranks run at which I believe is around 3.0psi (check the manual) I have put a picture below of one I think would be better
With the shocks, given that they are already shorter than stock and the spring rates are intended for a much lighter bike I think the rear end will sit very low and the handling is likely to be "interesting"
PS: Hope you don't feel I'm being negative
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