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08 Apr 2012 06:21 #514659 by LarryC
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08 Apr 2012 08:15 #514668 by andy9802gt
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I wonder what that big chunk of aluminum they call a head flows? Also, which one of APEJAY's kids they put through college?
'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm

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08 Apr 2012 08:21 #514669 by Boostable
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Thats bad ass for sure. Every time I go to the NHRA Events I wonder why we don't see any Pro Stock Kaw's anymore...
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1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider

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08 Apr 2012 09:18 #514673 by etbike3135
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Boostable wrote: Thats bad ass for sure. Every time I go to the NHRA Events I wonder why we don't see any Pro Stock Kaw's anymore...


Take a set of Suzuki GS 1100 cases apart and youll see why. Kawasaki cases dont have near the crank support the GS cases do for the high reving pro stock motors.
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08 Apr 2012 10:17 #514683 by Old Man Rock
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Not so sure I'd want the family jewels located at those carb intakes... :whistle:
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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08 Apr 2012 16:44 #514732 by Zedone
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etbike3135:

Can you explain yourself more, where are the GS crank cases stronger? And, in Prostock are you not allowed to modify the crankcases where needed? What is the NHRA ruling on this?

Thanks
1977 KZ1000A1
1977 KZ1000A1 (Superbike Project)
1969 Chevrolet C/10 Short Fleet

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08 Apr 2012 17:43 #514736 by racer54
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I have seen a few photos of the mods Kaw racers used to make to the cases and they are extensive. You wouldn't recognize them. They tried all kinds of things to make the cases stronger but NHRA won't let them run aftermarket cases and they can't make them rigid enough to hold the crank and parts rigid enough without too much flex. GS cases are in same boat but they are stronger and get by. Muzzy tried to make the ZX14 viable for pro-stock but NHRA wouldn't allow the mods they needed to those motors to make them strong enough either. NHRA basically says that Suzuki and Kawasaki have to use factory parts but the Buell's and especially the Harleys can use billet motors...
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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09 Apr 2012 01:18 #514793 by LarryC
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There's a story that Suzuki made cast iron cases for Byron years ago. Can't say if it's true or not.

NHRA is one f'kd up organization IMO. It's corporate money driving everything in this country today including racing rules....aka Harley Davidson for example. I rarely even watch NHRA drag racing anymore :(
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09 Apr 2012 08:23 #514812 by JEFFG1
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you are right larry that is mean & nasty that must be one of those slider clucth i didnt see him using one?
1976 KZ 900 PRO STREET 1977 kz1000 dragbike project

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09 Apr 2012 08:32 #514816 by etbike3135
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The Suzuki's dont have a main bearing cap hanging in the middle of the engine thats not tied into the bottom case at all.
1973 Kawasaki Z1
18 years in dragbikes

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09 Apr 2012 12:21 #514841 by z1kzonly
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Yes! Wild. You should see one of them run the 1/8th mile at a ADRL event.
Paul Gast's bike with Ashley Owens ridin it went a 3.998 last year
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
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Starts everytime!

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09 Apr 2012 23:44 #514933 by LarryC
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z1kzonly wrote: Yes! Wild. You should see one of them run the 1/8th mile at a ADRL event.
Paul Gast's bike with Ashley Owens ridin it went a 3.998 last year


THAT is f'n flyin ;)
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